Articles related to "Suspense Novel"

Romantic suspense combines the romance novel's character emphasis and the mystery novel's plot development with the positive ending that is expected in both genres.

"Goodnight Nobody" by Jennifer Weiner, originally released in 2005 and just out in paperback, combines a "cozy" suburban heroine with a suspenseful plot.

Life Expectancy is a phenomenal novel that will have the reader transfixed from the first word to the last sentence.

Dean Koontz's 1998 thriller, Fear Nothing, is better left unread.

Mystery author, Patricia Cornwell's latest mystery novel, At Risk is an easy read, but it doesn't live up to the standard set by her previous work.

Boston criminal defense attorney David Cavanaugh is once again the central character in Sydney Bauer's latest suspense novel.

Linda Howard's latest mystery novel, "Cover of Night," combines likeable characters with a beautiful rural Idaho setting. The plot, however, is a little far-fetched.

Passive writing is the novice novel writer's mistake. It can make the reader feel uninvolved with the story.

Book Review of Peter Abrahams' novel Oblivion

With the mesmerizing Manderley estate as a backdrop, a young woman's whirlwind romance unfolds into an unconventional fairy tale.

Dan Simmons, a well-known author of many science fiction works, introduced a new anti-hero in Hard Case, published by St. Martin's Minotaur in 2001.

Everyone knows that Agatha Christie is the Queen of Mystery, but few seem to recall the spine-tingling works of American suspense authoress Mary Roberts Rinehart.

Young's Christian fiction novel of Mackenzie Philip's is a poignant story of a grieving father who confronts God after the brutal loss of his child.

FJ Chase's new thriller released by MIRA this past May, may be the best this year.

Mary Higgins-Clark has earned the title of America's Queen of Suspense. Her books are world-wide bestsellers, selling over 85 million copies in the United States.

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Karin Slaughter's Undone stands out in the oft belittled Suspense genre. She expertly guides the reader to crescendo and denouement creating room for a compelling series.

Victoria Howard, based in South Yorkshire talks about why she chose to write suspence thrillers and how she develops the suspense in her novels

Works and brief biography of Daphne du Maurier, English novelist, short-story writer and biographer, her bestseller books are blockbuster movies.

A winter festival turns into mayhem in this short, but enjoyable holiday tale by the mother-daughter mystery duo of Mary and Carol Higgins Clark.

Does a transplanted heart carry with it traits and memories from its donor? That is the question that Mary Higgins Clark's latest thriller explores.

While a brilliant doctor lies in a coma, his daughter discovers the accident that put him there was not really an accident.

According to the Romance Writer's of America, the romance novel contains a central love story and an emotionally satisfying ending.

A writer's own particular brand can be hard to discover, but here are a few tips for helping to brainstorm your own unique writing brand.

For novelists who write a variety of genres, here are a few tips for how they can nail down which one(s) to focus on.

The 1960s and 1970s were the decades of the gothic romance in the US and in Great Britain. In the US, VIrginia Coffman, Phyllis Whitney and Barbara Michaels reigned

Author Shiloh Walker shares her writing life, getting published, and advice on writing best-selling fantasy and paranormal romances.

In her In Death series, Nora Roberts, as J.D. Robb, reverses the practice of other mystery writers by turning to the series format for extended character development.

Studies show faulty sleep impairs glucose metabolism and appetite regulation, resulting in increased risk for obesity and diabetes. This new study confirms the link.

du Maurier's fifth novel is an extremely popular read that has legions of fans as well as critics.

Author Shiloh Walker talks about finding a good agent, the challenges of writing fantasy/paranormal romance novels, and print vs. e-book publication.

A quickie, a murder and a husband who is not who he seems to be are the ingredients of James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge's murder mystery published by Headline in 2007

Since each romance publisher has different guidelines as to the levels of intimacy they expect in love scenes, it pays to know the three types of romantic scenes.

Romance fiction embraces a wide array of characters, time periods and plot lines, but focuses on the love at the heart of each couple's tale.

Ten years ago, Mac disappeared without a note or a goodbye. Yet, he still calls home every Mother's Day. His now-grown sister wants to find him, but should she?

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Mystery writer J.M.Hayes shares the secrets of his approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer CJ Lyons shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution.

An intriguing beginning to a novel makes a person want to read on. How does a writer make a gripping start that gets readers hooked?

There are specific guidelines for those writing in the western genre. Classic westerns have rules that readers expect to be followed.

Julie Day sets out on a quest to encourage healthy living in children and teens with her magical adventure novel, Rosie and the Sick School.

By employing a friendship theme to highlight Eve Dallas' emotional growth, Nora Roberts again uses her J.D. Robb In Death series to develop her central character.

Liz Phelps suffered the partial amputation of three fingers in an accident in 1997. Learn how she managed to survive and even thrive despite the loss of several fingers.

There are several common mistakes that can be avoided in writing fiction. They are easy to fix, making an editor's job less stressful.

A prologue is an introductory piece which tells what went on before the novel begins. An epilogue appears at the end and tells what happens years after.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Brandt Dodson shares the secrets of his approach to writing, from idea to execution.

The tradition of stuffing Christmas stockings has been around for hundreds of years. Surprise her with interesting and useful items that most women will love.

Erica Spindler appears to be the epitome of genteel Southern lady, but her books prove otherwise. Her twisted serial killers and vulnerable characters thrill her readers.