Joseph Finder on the Element of Surprise Suspense writer Joseph Finder examines the art of twists and shocking endings as he discusses the element of surprise in five novels with endings he never saw coming. There’s a paradox to being a suspense writer. We writers get into this business because we love reading—but the […]
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The Ten Best Movie Thrillers
The Ten Best Movie Thrillers It seems to be a universal truth that thriller lovers will take their thrills in any medium available, whether it’s books, television, or movies. When you don’t have a week to spend on a book or a few months to spend on a television series, a two-hour movie can deliver […]
Top Ten Heist Novels
Top Ten Heist Novels…Joseph Finder has THE LIST… When The Strand asked me to put together this list, I realized that my definition of “heist” was both more and less flexible than the dictionary’s. The dictionary says a heist is a robbery from an institution such as a bank or a museum with the objective […]