Thriller Books
Experience the electrifying conclusion to the captivating Lance Spector series, set in the backdrop of Washington State. In this riveting tale, Lance must ...
The Swallow, written by Saul Herzog, is an astonishing novel that has captured the attention of both the publishing industry and Hollywood. This thrilling ...
The Legend of Lemuria The mysterious island of Lemuria, with all its wonders and dangers, was not just a myth. It has finally been discovered. However, ...
The world has been devastated by fire, with the final mass extinction event nearly completing its destructive path. Troyson Strom is a survivor, living on ...
When journalist Mark Bretton is assigned to write an article on Professor Abigail Marchant, who has been criticized by the American Psychology Association ...
James Patterson’s BookShots Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. A significant terrorist organization initiates a destructive plot. Their ...
In Germany under occupation in 1942, the SS police take away the Russian diplomat's son, never to be seen again. Meanwhile, in current-day Washington, D.C., ...
Five years ago, Remy Bomar found himself in a disastrous military operation in Syria. Instead of staying for his pension, he decided to leave and return to ...
College sensation running back Tyler Bentley has lived a rollercoaster of a journey. Born to a single mother along a remote highway in Western Wyoming, he ...
For Xavier Thomas, this was meant to be the idyllic Spring Break before embarking on law school in the fall. It was a trip with his girlfriend, best friend, ...
At the post-funeral gathering of his great uncle Jack, six-year-old Austin Roberts found himself always getting in the way. Feeling frustrated and ...
Six years ago, you made the decision to deploy troops to Afghanistan, a decision that ultimately led to the loss of my son. As I stand before you now, I ...
In the year 1906, America was a place of segregation, where hatred and discrimination ran rampant in the streets, classrooms, and courts. However, in ...
Description
Thrillers are known for their fast-paced plots, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must overcome powerful and well-equipped villains. These stories often use literary devices such as suspense, red herrings, and cliffhangers to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Though thrillers often overlap with mysteries, they are distinguished by their plot structure. In a thriller, the hero’s mission is to thwart the plans of an enemy, rather than simply solve a crime that has already taken place. Thrillers also tend to have higher stakes, involving large-scale threats like serial or mass murder, terrorism, assassination, or the toppling of governments. Jeopardy and violent confrontations are standard in these plots. While a mystery reaches its climax when the mystery is solved, a thriller reaches its peak when the hero finally defeats the villain, saving themselves and often many others.