Thriller 2: Stories You Just Can't Put Down: Through a Veil Darkly\Ghost Writer\A Calculated Risk\Remaking\The Weapon [Hardcover]

Clive Cussler (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2009

TURN OFF YOUR PHONE . SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER . SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Welcome to Thriller 2: Stories You Just Can’t Put Down. Edited by the grand master of adventure, Clive Cussler, Thriller 2 is packed with over 20 all-new stories from some of the biggest names in fiction, including Jeffery Deaver, David Hewson and R.L. Stine.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Jeffery Deaver's The Weapon, about the limitations of torture, and Ridley Pearson's Boldt's Broken Angel, which features a race to prevent a cop's death, provide solid bookends to this nifty all-original anthology, the sequel to 2006's Thriller: Stories to Keep You Up All Night. The 23 selections—all by members of International Thriller Writers Inc.—score hits more often than misses. One of the few non-Americans, Spaniard Javier Sierra, might claim the blue ribbon with his tale of impending apocalypse, The Fifth World. Lisa Jackson's Vintage Death keeps the reader guessing and on tenterhooks from start to finish. Marcus Sakey's The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away tests the strength of the bonds forged in the current Iraq War when comrades return home. Other contributors include Robert Ferrigno, David Hewson, Jon Land, Carla Neggers and R.L. Stine. In addition to a brief general introduction, Cussler supplies intros to the individual stories. (June)
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From Booklist

Clive Cussler takes the editorial helm from James Patterson in this follow-up to Thriller (2006). This volume again features another impressive line-up of crime writers, some household names (Phillip Margolin, Ridley Pearson) and some lesser-knowns (Javier Sierra, Harry Hunsicker). All are members of the International Thriller Writers, the organization that came up with the concept for the series. What’s different in this second compilation is that this time most of the familiar authors leave their established characters at home and strike out in new directions. So while David Hewson delivers a taut, exciting story, it isn’t about his Roman detective Nic Costa. Thrillers are not an easy genre to define, as Cussler points out in his introduction, as it has more to do with pace than with plot. But that’s good news for readers, who will enjoy such diverse story types as international intrigue (Jeffrey Deaver’s “The Weapon”), suspense (Hewson’s “The Circle”), and even a blend of political thriller and science fiction (Kathleen Antrim’s “Through a Veil Darkly”). An entertaining collection. --Mary Frances Wilkens

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Mira; First Edition edition (May 26, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 077832723X
• ISBN-13: 978-0778327233
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #949,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Thriller Of A Book!, July 26, 2009

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Melvin Hunt (Cleveland,, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thriller 2: Stories You Just Can't Put Down: Through a Veil Darkly\Ghost Writer\A Calculated Risk\Remaking\The Weapon (Hardcover)

I read the first Thriller and enjoyed it immensely. Thriller 2 is even

better. There were several stories that grabbed my attention. "The Weapon"

by Jeffery Deaver had a stunning ending. "Remaking" by Blake Crouch was a

very good story. "The Circle" written by David Hewson will frighten you.

"Roomful Of Witnesses" by R.L. Stine has a novel approach. "The House On

Pine Terrace" by Philip Margolinleaves you wondering who is good and who is bad. "The Lamented"by Lawrence Light was a very god story. Through Light I discovered a new author. "Vintage Death" by Lisa Jackson takes a

close up look at a California wine dynasty. "Suspension Of Disbelief" offers a different look at the world of a writer. "A Calculated Risk "

gives you an interesting look at the world of doublecrossing. "The Fifth

World" by Juan Sierra shows the end of the world according to Mayan lore. "Ghost Writer" by Gary Braver was another interesting story in this book."Through A Veil Darkly" gives you a unique look at the Presidency.

"Bedtime For Mr. Li' by Davifd Montgomery is an interesting of a professional killer. "Killing Time" by Jon Land was an outstanding story about a contract killer on the run from the authorities. Be sure to read

"Thriller 2". This is a very good book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Easy Read Money Well Spent, June 19, 2009

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Duncan Mcginnis "Duncan" (Willis, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thriller 2: Stories You Just Can't Put Down (Kindle Edition)

As a history teacher I don't typically read fiction. I came across this book at a time when I happened to be in the mood for some light fiction reading. The stories can be read in 20-30 minutes and although I have not read them all the first 10 have all been good and have exposed me to authors that I would probably never have read otherwise. A very good investment for those times when you might be between other works and/or not certain what you want to read next.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice collection, December 7, 2009

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This review is from: Thriller 2: Stories You Just Can't Put Down (Kindle Edition)

This book provides a great opportunity to sample the very different styles of various authors. Unlike reading a novel, if a particular author does not suit your taste, you can quickly move on to another. And if you do discover someone whose writing captivates you, then you can buy other works.

While not every author in this collection is someone who I would read again, many are, and I enjoyed being exposed to so much writing that I would not otherwise have discovered. This book is definitely worthwhile if you like sampling new authors and expanding your reading horizons.