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October GIVEAWAY – Two top thrillers in a book gift box
3rd October 2022
We are delighted to bring you an October GIVEAWAY – two top thrillers in a book gift box. OPEN INTERNATIONALLY
The Invisible by Peter Papathanasiou set in NW GREECE
Burnt-out from policework, Detective Sergeant George Manolis flies from Australia to Greece for a holiday. Recently divorced and mourning the death of his father, who emigrated from the turbulent Prespes region which straddles the borders of Greece, Albania and North Macedonia, Manolis hopes to reconnect with his roots and heritage.
“A brilliant new name in Australian crime” Weekend Australian
On arrival, Manolis learns of the disappearance of an ‘invisible’ – a local man who lives without a scrap of paperwork. The police and some locals believe the man’s disappearance was pre-planned, while others suspect foul play. Reluctantly, Manolis agrees to work undercover to find the invisible, and must navigate the complicated relationships of a tiny village where grudges run deep.
“Papathanasiou writes unsparingly, confidently, and compellingly” The Quietus
It soon becomes clear to Manolis that he may never locate a man who, for all intents and purposes, doesn’t exist. And with the clock ticking, the ghosts of the past continue to haunt the events of today as Manolis’s investigation leads him to uncover a dark and long-forgotten practice.
The Lover by Helen Flood, set in NORWAY
Is it worse to deceive to your husband or the police?
Rikke is lying to them both.
But how many lies can she get away with?
When her upstairs neighbour Jørgen is found murdered, she’s questioned alongside her husband. How can she admit that she and Jørgen were having an affair? Or explain to the police the complexity of her feelings? The hint of relief that he’s dead. And what would they say if they knew she used a spare key to enter his apartment the morning after he was killed?
Rikke knows she can’t hide the evidence of the affair from the police. And if she’s caught in her lie, suspicion will turn to her.
With her perfect family life threatening to unravel, Rikke realises that finding the killer is the only way to put herself in the clear. So long as the killer doesn’t get to her first.
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The winner is Fran Luke
Congratulations!
Steig Larsson – I loved the Millennium series
Val McDermid
That’s a tough one but I’m enjoying reading Hostage by Clare Mackintosh at the moment.
That’s a tough one but I’m enjoying reading Clare Mackintosh at the moment.
Ian McFadyen
I have a few, but I really like John Le Carre’s spy thrillers.
I’ve always liked James Patterson and his central character, Alex Cross.
I recently read a book by Karin Slaughter and was gripped!
Ooh I’m not sure I can pick one but have been loving TM Logan’s books recently
Martina Cole
Lee Child
I can honestly say, I need to read more genres.
I mainly read TV crime so R.D. Wingfield’s “A Touch Of Frost”, Maureen Jennings’ “Murdoch Mysteries” and Caroline Graham’s “Midsomer Murders”
Karin Slaughter
My fave has to be John le Carre, great books.
My favourite thriller author is John Grisham
David Baldacci
My favourite thriller author is Tess Gerritsen
John Le Carre
Patricia Cornwell
My favourite is Gillian Mcallister. Absolutely brilliant!
stephen king
gillian mcallister
That is a really tough question as thrillers are one of my favourite genres. I could not narrow it down to one author. I love to read Agatha Christie, James Patterson, Karin Slaughter and Ian Rankin among many others. Now retired I have the time to indulge my passion for reading. Sadly its never enough. So many good books that I will never have time to read.
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Too many titles, and actually so many good thriller authors…..!!
robert harris
I enjoy Jo Nesbo books
Nigel Jay Cooper
harlan coben
I enjoy the crime thrillers written by Stuart MacBride
Mo Hayder
Stephen King
Wilbur Smith
Val McDermid. My mother-in-law gave me one that she had finished and I was hooked right from the start.
It has to be Lisa Jewell for me, her books constantly leave me guessing.
Stieg Larsson just love his books
Always enjoy Lee Childs books especially the Jack Reacher series x
John Connolly love the Charlie Parker series x
Lisa Jewell
Harlan Coben
Got to be Scott Mariani
I really enjoy t M Logan books
Stephen King
I like Mark Barrowcliffe, an unsual choice, but his book Girlfriend 44 made my laugh out loud
Great international settings for the novels.
Lisa Jewell
Harlan Coben
I’m really enjoying Adam Hamdy’s latest book.
I love Rafael Montes, a fantastic thriller writer and Andrei Fernandes, both from Brazil (my country). Besides those writers, I also deeply love and admire Stephen King!
Val McDermid
So many faves – Lucinda Berry, Lisa Jewell, Peter Swanson, A R Torre just to name a few!
My favourite author is Hilary Mantel but her books do take a lot of reading soif I want a shorter read then I go for Stephen King
David Hewson-but so many great writers it’s hard to choose just one!
Val McDermid – what an imagination she has!
Love Peter James!
My favourite thriller author is M A Comley, I love her books. She writes several different series over different genres, she is a talented indie author.
james patterson
Jo Nesbo and Tim Weaver
I love Agatha Christie
Nadine Matheson
Lee Childs
Martina Cole
Really enjoying Chris Carter’s robert hunter series at the moment
I’m reading – and quite enjoying – Genesis by Chris Carter, but I don’t actually remember reading any other thrillers before!
Patricia Highsmith
l love so many thriller authors, including Harlan Coben
Stephen King
Lee Child, ( Jack Reacher Thrillers )
Georges Simenon… not the Maigret novels which are formulaic but the romans dur books which are masterpieces. Google search for a list of titles. None is a disappointment
I really love Harlan Coban’s books
Micheal Palmer
I think Gillian Flynn, I found Gone Girl absolutely gripping
The classic Agatha Christie.
Peter James
Harlan Coben
patricia cornwell
My favourite author is Chris Carter
james patterson
Tim Weaver
Favourite thriller writer?
Lee Child?
Favourite crime novelist?
Laurie R King….
Ragnar Jonasson
i love books
Such hard decision to make – but I think my favourite thriller author is David Baldacci
My favourite thriller author is Stephen King. Always!
I’ve just read a couple of Graham Masterton books and will be looking for more, I think he is a brilliant thriller author
I love anything by Liane Moriarty!
I love the Scandi thriller writers like Gunnar Staalesen who paints the stark environment through his words, or another favourite are psychological thriller writers like Lia Middleton who so brilliantly gets into the mind of the perpetrator.
My favourite thriller author is Patricia Cornwell.
I’ve just read two books by Christine Mangan which I really enjoyed
I love M W Craven but I’d also totally recommend Sam Holland’s The Echo Man – a great debut
Stieg Larsson. Brilliant page-turners. Such a shame he only lived long enough to write 3.
My favourite thriller writer is Stieg Larsson! I love his Lisbeth Salander books and it’s such a shame that he only got to write three of them. Brilliant, page-turners!
Michael Wood
I love Daniel Hurst’s thrillers!
Dorothy Koomson
my new favourite is Chris Carter, i’ve been glued to his first Robert Hunter novel this weekend!
James Patterson
Linwood Barclay
mine has got to be Harlan Coben – hooks you in every book
Val McDermid or Michael Connelly
Reading Lee Child at the moment x
Lee Child , Fingers crossed !
Lisa Jewell
Liam McIlvanney
Patricia Highsmith
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I love Tana French
Love Jo Nebo & have read all of his books
Val macdermott
There are so many great authors of thrillers, but my favourite is Ann Cleeves
Val McDermid
For me it is John Grisham
Fantastic books
How can I choose just one ? Agatha Christie, John Grisham, Lee Child , Val Madrid, Dan Brown, James Patterson….. the list goes on. I have different favourites for different moods.
Tim Sullivan
Michael Connelly
John Grisham!
I’m currently reading Peter Straub
Val McDermid
Jane Casey
looking forword to read the book
Gillian McAllister
Agatha Christie
Sue Grafton, sadly no longer with us.
sharon bolton
Many writers come to mind but Agatha Christie is my ultimate favourite, and then Lucy Foley
My favourite thriller author is Lee Child.
Have got many favourites but I think Agatha Christie counts as the main one.
I’d choose Donato Carrisi as my favourite thriller author.
Stephen King
Chris Carter – His Hunter series are just something else, I always pre order and have to start it the minute it arrives when there is a new book!
i love Kate Mosse – one of her books – Labyrinth – is my favourite book
Stephen King
I’m a big fan of Will Dean.
John Grisham
Stephen King
My favourite thriller writer is Estelle Ryan. The Dr Genevieve Lenard series based mainly around Geneva is brilliant. She has created a great group of characters you root for as well as educating us about art and high-functioning autism. Estelle interacts with her readers on Facebook and keeps us updated, so feels much more than just a name on a book.
Am in the midst of a Lisa Jewell on audio from the library – it’s keeping me hooked right to the end!
Dan Brown
I love Ellie Griffiths’ books because she has painted such wonderful lead characters who we feel we really know. The last book concerning the pandemic was very topical. I love her depictions of Norfolk yoo
I love Lisa Jewell’s thrillers, always crackin’ reads, many thanks.
My favourite thrill author is Stephen King.
I am mad about Mark billingham, cannot get enough of his novels!!
I have quite a few favourites, but my top one is ANNE CLEEVES
Val McDermid
Can’t wait to read her new book 1979
James Patterson
Karin slaughter
Liane Moriarty
John Grisham
Stephen King i’ve loved most of his books that i’ve read and re-read them lots of times too.
Donna Leon is my favourite crime writer.
Her books are set in Venice where I enjoyed a short break a few years go – a Mothering Sunday treat from our daughter who came with me. No sign of Commissiano Guido Brunetti, though, but we had a super time.
John le Carre is my favourite but I also love Scott Turtle and the late Peter Temple.
Michael Robotham
Harlen Coben
I really like Janice Hallett at the moment
I really like Janice Hallett at the moment
Robert Goddard
The master of the “twist in the tale”!
Robert Goddard
The master of the “twist in the tale”!
I’ve started reading thrillers by Peter May. Brilliant
I love Michael Connelly’s Micky Haller & Harry Bosch series. I find them riveting.
Karin Slaughter
Gaham Masterton is my favourite
Dick Francis. I love the equestrian settings. My husband is a champion showjumper and trainer but no murders around his stable.
My favourite thriller author is Stephen King
I recently discovered Shari Lapena and introduced her books to my book group. They were nearly all excited to discover a new author! I read all the books the library had to offer.
Lee Child
I love Harlan Coben
Ann Cleaves
Robert Galbraith aka J. K. Rowling. I love the Strike series.
I love Louise Penny, David Baldacci and Robert Harris. So many to choose from!
MW Craven
I am really liking C.J. Tudor lately. I especially liked The Burning Girls!
Cara Hunter
Louise Penny
Alistair MacLean
Barbara Nadel who writes the Inspector Ikmen series of books set in Istanbul
John Callaghan – Kyrgyzstan series, having just been there, such fun to recognize all the places he mentions – including our Bishkek “not very aptly named” Grand Hotel. So well written. (Full disclosure: sordid tales)
Jeffery Deaver
Love his Colter Shaw character
John Callaghan – Kyrgyzstan series
Robert Crais
I love his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. They are always unique and the action starts on Page 1. I can hardly put them down once I start reading. I like the enigma of Joe Pike and the humor of Elvis Cole. His newest, Racing the Light, comes out November 1 and I can hardly wait to read it.
His writing is excellent and the plots layered. I have read all books in the series and I never guess the ending early on in the story. In fact, I usually read with racing heart and my breath held until the final scene. The descriptions of the locales are detailed and capture the essence of the cities where the action takes place.
All in all, Crais’ books are top of the line.
David Baldacci
“Thriller” is an interesting category: it can include murder/mystery; psychological; espionage; and financial intrigue. I have favorite authors in each of these categories. I would say Daniel Silva hits the mark for me (as well as many that have been mentioned by others) and his book also include a strong sense of place: Israel, Italy, etc.
Michael Connelly
If we are talking a full-on deep, dark thriller writer, then it has to be German author Sebastian Fitzek. Read one of his books and you won’t know what’s happened to you! 🙂
Dan Brown
John Grisham
Michael Scanlon – dark and gripping and fun for me to explore Ireland further, this time as an armchair traveler
Val McDermid
Will Dean
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Will Dean has been a favourite since Tripfiction sent me a copy of his second book. I met him at a Waterstones event and he was charming!
Elly Griffiths – love the Ruth Galloway series!
Karin Slaughter is one of my top thriller authors, but there are many other brilliant authors out there too many to name
Agatha Christie
Dean Koontz. His books are, to me anyway, much better than Stephen King.
Vince Flynn- Sadly No longer with us
Patricia Highsmith
David Hewson – especially his books with an Italian setting though I’ve enjoyed the Amsterdam ones too.
Robert Goddard brilliant author
I’m a huge Michael Connolly fan and love his Harry Bosch series. But for thrillers with a strong sense of place, Donna Leon is my favorite. Who doesn’t love a murder mystery set in Venice??
James Patterson
I love Dean Koontz and Linda Fairstein.
Will Dean
Will Carver!
To be fair you can’t beat a good Agatha Christie!
Peter James is my favourite thriller writer and I’ve read most of his books
Emma Viskic
My favourite thriller writer is Christopher Brookmyre
My favourite thriller author is Elly Griffiths for her Ruth Galloway series and her stand alone books too.
MW Craven , Peter James , Clare Mackintosh , Linwood Barclay – the list goes on !
B. A. Paris is at the top of my list.
John Le Carre . What a great author , although I wish his books werent so long . (very heavy to hold or carry / and E-readers arent for me . I like the smell and feel of books, and I love my book shelves )
Anthony John Horowitz
Catherine Ryan Howard.
Michael Connelly
Cara Hunter is my favourite thriller author
Depends how you define “thriller” but I love the Steig Larsson books. Pity there were so few.
I like a mixture of thrillers but Karin Slaughter is probably my favourite author in this genre.
I love Will Dean’s books, especially his Tuva stories, so evocative of cold, dark rural Sweden….he doesn’t just write it, he lives it!
Re thriller fiction, I enjoy Louise Penny, Dervla McTiernan and Minette Walters.
John Le Carre
I have many favourites however Scott Mariani is one of my top choices
I like so many authors but for Thrillers I enjoy James Patterson, Lisa Foley, John Grisham to name a few…love to try new authors when I can.