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Editorial Reviews

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"An electrifying collection . . . Prepare to be thrilled from start to finish." -- Vince Flynn, New York Times bestselling author

"If you've never encountered the genre before, set aside a day or two and feed your mind at a rich and bountiful literary buffet. Highest possible recommendation." -- Bookreporter.com

"The best by the best storytellers in the business. Thriller has no equal." -- Clive Cussler, New York Times bestselling author

"[An] outstanding anthology." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

Product Description

Prepare to be thrilled as you've never been before.

Featuring North America's foremost thriller authors, Thriller is the first collection of pure thriller stories ever published. Offering up heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises are thirty-two of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning names in the business. From the signature characters that made such authors as David Morrell and John Lescroart famous, to four of the hottest new voices in the genre, this blockbuster will tantalize and terrify.

Lock the doors, draw the shades, pull up the covers and be prepared for Thriller to keep you up all night.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Mira (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778324567
• ISBN-13: 978-0778324560
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #59,774 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilled to have this one available!, August 30, 2007

By	Michael R. Marks (Arkansas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are a few reasons you should read this book. First, it is likely you will get a taste of the writings of authors you otherwise would not have ever tried.
Second, there are variations here on what defines a "thriller." Don't be prejudiced by your own definition of the term -- read these with an open mind to possibilities.
Third, if your life is as hectic as mine, it is great to be able to dip in for 20 or 30 minutes and enjoying a complete quality story; there are many of them in this collection.
Finally, many reviewers here write about how the collection was weak except for... and then they name the few stories they think were best. Peruse the reviews and you will see they are not all the same few stories... all in all, most of the stories were enjoyed by someone here! Which is to say that the lower ratings are because of TASTE, not QUALITY. Enjoy the breadth, indulge in your favorites, and don't be deterred by the selective ratings of the reviewers here.
A quality anthology -- can't wait for Vol 2!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reviews by Nan Kilar, July 17, 2007

By	Bobby W. Miller "KILL ME IF YOU CAN" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Several mystery/thriller authors have gotten together to form a new professional organization and this book is a first - a thriller anthology. Thirty thriller writers have contributed short stories; James Patterson introduces each author and his/her story.

The settings are varied - France, England, New York, old west and anywhere the writers' imaginations take them. The time periods vary - anywhere from the 1700's to present day. I confess I started a few of the stories and had to skip to the next one. But most are quick reads with a twist at the end. I hope to see another book from the group.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller hits the spot!, July 16, 2007

By	Alex Hunter (Ft Wayne, IN) - See all my reviews

Great read for both old-time thrill readers or anyone new to this genre. Short stories from some of the best "thrill" writers around. Many of the writers use characters that they have developed in their other books. A must read for anyone that enjoys a good "thrill". Thanks to James Patterson (editor) and the International Thriller Writers, Inc. I hope they are willing to put together a Thriller II.