Inspiring Quotes From Inspiring Crime Thriller Writers

If you’ve been searching for the greatest psychological crime and thriller quotes ever, you’ve come to the right place. The Imagahub review team has curated the best quotes to perfectly articulate the field of crime and thriller writing.

The way to write a thriller is to ask a question at the beginning, and answer it at the end. ~Lee Child

Place the body near the beginning of your book—preferably on the first page, perhaps the first sentence. ~Louise Penny

I’m interested in starting stories at the moment of some crisis to see how the character deals with it. ~Paul Auster

Figure out what exactly is at stake, and how to establish it quickly. That’s your conflict. ~Katia Lief

I’m always pretending that I’m sitting across from somebody. I’m telling a story, and I don’t want them to get up until I’m finished. ~James Patterson

Life is about working out who the bad guy is. ~Sophie Hannah

An initial crisis may produce a question, one that takes the form of a challenge to the reader: Can they solve the puzzle before the answer is revealed? In its simplest form the crisis is a murder and the question is whodunit? ~Unknown

I can’t start writing until I have a closing line. ~Joseph Heller

Often know how the book will end and have imagined a number of major scenes throughout, but not always how I will get there. When I’m about two-thirds done I re-outline the whole book so I know that I’m delivering on all I promised. ~Jeff Abbott

Crime stories are rarely about crime. They’re a study of its aftermath. ~Unknown The only writers who survive the ages are those who understand the need for action in a novel. ~Dean Koontz

People don’t read books to get to the middle. They read to get to the end.~Mickey Spillane

I do extensive outlines before I write a single word. ~Jeffrey Deaver

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Psychological crime and thriller quotes to get you thinking

If you’ve been searching for the greatest psychological crime and thriller quotes ever, you’ve come to the right place. The Imagahub review team has curated the best quotes to perfectly articulate the field of crime and thriller writing.

‘The first chapter sells the book; the last chapter sells the next book.’ Mickey Spillane

'Readers have to feel you know what you're talking about.' Margaret Murphy

‘A man's grammar, like Caesar's wife, should not only be pure, but above suspicion of impurity.’ Edgar Allan Poe

'Chapters are shorter than they used to be, and I have to be creative about ways to keep the pace moving: varying my sentence length, making sure each chapter ends on a note of suspense, keeping excess narration to a minimum.’ Joseph Finder

My idead? ‘Headlines. The human heart. My deepest fears. The inner voice that says: if it scares you, it’ll scare readers too.’ Meg Gardiner

‘I’d have to say that most of my ideas originate with everyday anxieties. What if I forgot to lock the door? What if a horrific crime happened next door? What if my daughter didn’t show up at work? What if I woke up one day and the house was empty?’ Linwood Barclay

‘Ideas are not the hard part of writing. I have ideas all the time. The challenge is understanding which ideas are the most interesting and powerful and dramatic, and then finding the best way to bring them to life. It’s all in the execution, because the idea is where the work begins, not where it ends.’ Jeff Abbott

‘If you don't understand that story is character and not just idea, you will not be able to breathe life into even the most intriguing flash of inspiration.’ Elizabeth George

‘The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.’ Raymond Chandler

'You’re looking for your character who’s got the absolute most at stake, and that’s the person who you want your story to be about.' Daniel Palmer

'Books aren't written, they're rewritten. Including your own. It is one of the hardest things to accept, especially after the seventh rewrite hasn't quite done it...' Michael Crichton

‘You can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page.’ Jodi Picoult

‘When you’re editing write the following words onto a Post-it note in big red letters and stick it on your monitor: ‘Who Cares?’. If something has no bearing on the story, leave it out.’ Stuart MacBride

'If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.' Margaret Atwood

‘The best advice is the simplest. Write what you love. And do it everyday. There’s only one way to learn how to write and that’s to write.’ Steve Berry

‘Don’t go into great detail describing places and things… You don’t want descriptions that bring the action, the flow of the story, to a standstill.’ Elmore Leonard

‘A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.’ G K Chesterton

‘Write about what you never want to know.' Michael Connelly

‘I always refer to style as sound. The sound of the writing.’ Elmore Leonard

‘Before you can be a writer you have to experience some things, see some of the world, go through things – love, heartbreak, and so on -, because you need to have something to say.’ John Grisham

‘Writing is work. It’s also gambling. You don’t get a pension plan. Other people can help you a bit, but essentially you’re on your own. Nobody is making you do this: you chose it, so don’t whine. Margaret Atwood

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The best thriller books of 2021

If you are looking for some thrilling reads to put a buzz in your day, take a look at these curated by the ImagaHub review team.

Black 13 by Adam Hamdy

Black 13 is the exhilarating first spy thriller book in Adam Hamdy’s Scott Pearce series. Radical extremists are rising, and governments, the military and intelligence agencies are outmanoeuvred, borders are breaking down, and the people in power are puppets. In this new world, one man will make a difference. That man is an Ex-MI6 agent in exile, Scott Pearce.

Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin

When Claire is just seven years old, her teenage sister Alison vanishes while they are on holiday with their parents on the Caribbean island Saint X. When Alison’s body is found days later, two men are arrested. Still, the evidence is slim, and they’re later released without charge. As the story hits the tabloids, the lives of Claire and her parents are changed forever.

Years later, Claire is living in New York when she unwittingly gets into a taxi with one of the men accused of her sister’s murder. Sure this is fate; she engineers another meeting and begins an obsessive search for the truth. This moving, atmospheric novel has all the tension of a crime thriller novel as it hurtles towards a devastating end.

The Hiding Place by Jenny Quintana

This tense mystery from Jenny Quintana is a must-read for thriller fans. Marina was adopted as a baby after being wrapped in a blue shawl in a shared house in London. The press nicknamed her Baby Blue, but the circumstances around her birth are still unknown. Marina longs to uncover the truth about her birth, so when a flat in the house where she was found is put up for rent, she seizes her chance. But what if it's not just the house hiding secrets? What if someone knows what happened that day and wants to make sure the truth never comes to light?

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Stimulate and Trigger your DNA with Thriller Audiobooks

Thiller audiobooks are everyone's cup of tea. These audiobooks can help people with anxiety cope with worries. Here are some thrillers audiobooks that will enhance your brain activity.

Murder on the Marshes - Clare Chase

Originally published July 31, 2018, this audiobook follows the story of Samantha, a wealthy woman who dies mysteriously. Tara Thorpe has to unearth what happened to Samantha. Together with inspector Blake, they search for clues but discover the connection between the murder victim and her. Death threats come in, and there’s a secret that could reveal the truth. But the worst part is: It could get everyone killed. Lucy Brownhill is the narrator of this audiobook.

The Night Fire by Michael Connelly

In this audiobook, a man is found dead in an alley that's used by drug dealers. When Harry was still a rookie detective, John Jack Thompson was his inspiring mentor. Thompson taught him that he should take his work personally, lighting the fire of relentlessness in each case he handles. John is dead and Harry automatically inherits a murder book that he took with him after leaving the LAPD two decades ago before the unsolved murder of a troubled man in the alley. The narrators of this book are Titus Welliver and Christine Lakin.

Jude Deveraux’s A Justified Murder

The town of Lachlan in Florida was shaken last year after two bodies were found in the roots of a tree. Jack Wyatt, Sara Medlar, and Kate found themselves in the middle of the mystery. They work together to uncover the truth behind the 10-year-old secret in the small town. Susan Bennett narrates the story perfectly.

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Best Thriller movies of all time

There are many thriller movies out there that have the power to chill and excite us in equal measure, so here is a rundown of the best thriller movies of all time that are sure to get your pulse racing.

The Sixth Sense

The twist in this particular movie by M. Night Shyamalan is possibly the most famous twist in movie history. If you haven’t seen it and don’t know the twist, LOOK AWAY NOW! The moment when it is revealed that Bruce Willis has been dead all along is a moment that still brings chills, and knowing what is going to happen in no way reduces how good this movie is. With Haley Joel Osment seeing dead people, the ghosts and the way that people react to his gift, it is and always will be one of the greatest thriller movies of all time.

Inception

What do you get when a thief has skills of stealing secrets from people’s minds whilst they are sleeping? Dealings in corporate espionage that make the thief an international fugitive – this isn’t much of a surprise, nor is the offer of redemption that Dom Cobb, thief and fugitive is offered, but instead of planning the perfect heist and stealing from the subconscious, he and his team have to plant an idea instead. But with an enemy that can seem to predict their every move, this thriller is one that leaves your head spinning and is easily one of the greatest thriller movies to ever grace the silver screen.

Psycho

There is one director whose name is synonymous with the thriller movie genre, and that is Alfred Hitchcock. His most famous and most chilling of his movies is one word that still has the power to thrill nearly 60 years after it was first released. Psycho is the movie that made us fear the Bates Motel and taking showers in unfamiliar surroundings. When you talk about thriller movies that leave you with your heart racing, Psycho is at the top of that list.

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3 Awesome Thriller Novels to Read in 2020

There’s nothing like an edge-of-your-seat thriller to get you eager to return to your book. Whether you love to read on your daily commute, you can’t nod off without a good book in the evening, or your ideal Sunday is spent curled up on the couch with a gripping novel, there are lots of fantastic books on the horizon in 2020 to look forward to.

Here are three killer thrillers to read when 2020 comes around.

Hunter Killer by Brad Taylor

Set to be released in January 2020, Brad Taylor brings yet another incredible military thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Pike Logan and his loyal task force must tackle their biggest opponent yet: pro assassins from Russia, as they track them across South America in a desperate attempt to protect from West from terrorism.

Deep State by Chris Hauty

Hayley Chill, a seasoned war veteran and now White House official, uncovers a dire plot to assassinate the president, and must use all her courage and military experience to protect him. A breathtaking and ever-twisting plot that will have you gripped until the very last page. Pick it up in January 2020.

A Cold Trail by Robert Dugoni

Released February 2020, this is the latest offering from bestselling novelist Robert Dugoni. The seventh gripping installment in the Tracy Crosswhite saga, here our fierce heroine must deal with haunting memories of the past when she returns to her hometown of Cedar Grove to solve a murder.

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Perfect families don’t stay that way for long in well-plotted thrillers

There are many rules or conventions to a good thriller and one goes that all is not what it seems. So if you see a perfect family portrayal on page one, you know that will soon change. Here a couple of new thrillers which prove that point.

Beautiful Bad by Annie Ward

Very much in the vein of Gone Girl, this opens with the seemingly perfect picture of family life. A loving wife, a devoted husband, a perfect little boy. Something tells you this isn’t going to last though.

When Maddie suffers a horrific injury as a result of an accident while camping, her visible scars lead her to attend therapy. It is there that she begins to peel back the previously unrealized fears about her husband and their early life together.

Soon, a series of memories and secrets come flooding back and Maddie realizes the dangers that are lurking beneath. A truly absorbing and disturbing thriller, with a delicious twist you won’t see coming, Beautiful Bad is essential reading.

House on Fire by Bonnie Kistler

Pete and Leigh are each having a second shot at marriage – with each other. Their two respective families seem to mix well together and their new lives together are a source of celebration when their anniversary rolls around.

However, that is the night things start to unravel when their teenage kids are left alone and Pete and Leigh go out to mark their special occasion. But tragedy strikes and their perfect bond is ripped asunder as each is torn between their loyalty to each other and their children.

House on Fire is a tightly wound thriller which delivers rich commentary on the bonds of family and the lengths we are prepared to go to for the ones we love.

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Why We Love Thrillers

Thrillers are packed with suspense and mystery, and are one of the most popular literary genres. They are often allocated entire sections of bookshops for themselves, and are frequently adapted for the television and big screen. But why are thriller novels such a popular type of book? Discover the reasons behind our thriller obsession.

The Fear Factor

The feeling of suspense that a thriller creates instills fear into the reader - but this type of fear is one we crave. It is in a controlled, safe environment and allows us to play out real life emotions and confront fears and anxieties, without there being any real danger. While thrillers may contain events and traumas that could occur in real life, we comfort ourselves because, in this instance, it’s only a story.

Characterization is Key

The tension of any thriller hangs in the believability of its characterization. Great characterization allows us to engage with and place ourselves in the shoes of the protagonist, antagonist, anti-hero and anyone else involved in the plot. Whatever the characters in the thriller novel are going through, we experience it with them, making it a cathartic experience.

The Satisfying Twist

Few things are more ingratiating for a reader than a massive twist that we didn’t see coming. The very nature of the genre is all about deceiving the reader - and the wary thriller reader knows this. This makes us search for clues and meaning in everything that happens, and allows greater immersion into the story. 

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Three thrilling books set for the big screen in 2019

How many times have you read your favorite and started to cast its movie version in your mind? There book v movie comparison is something which will always happen and the truth is that comparing different formats is usually largely pointless. With that in mind, if you have enjoyed any of the following books, you may be interested to know that they are destined to be released in movie form in 2019.

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

The hugely successful series of books by Irish writer Eoin Colfer find their way onto the big screen thanks to director Kenneth Branagh. Artemis is a 12-year-old criminal mastermind and a millionaire to boot. This movie tells the story of Artemis’s seemingly straightforward capture of fairy Captain Holly Short. Crammed full of thrills, magic and adventure, this rollercoaster tale is sure to grab the imagination of young and old.

The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn

The central character Anna suffers from agoraphobia which prevents he from leaving her home in New York for the best part of a year. However, when he witnesses something from her window from across the street and hears a scream, she must decide what to do next. This adaptation of Finn’s novel stars Academy Award winners Gary Oldman and Julianne Moore.

Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

This classic Agatha Christie tale has already been made into a film in 1978, but this updated version is a follow-up to the Murder On The Orient Express, and will once again star and be directed by Kenneth Branagh.

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Reasons why we love thriller fiction

When you find a good thriller to sink your teeth into, it becomes very difficult to put the book down. The tension, not knowing what is going to happen next and genuinely fearing for the safety of the characters as they are plunged from one terrible situation to the next. But why do we put ourselves through this torment? Well here is a rundown of just some of the reasons why we love thriller fiction.

The Twist

One thing that sets apart the thriller from other books is the twist that leaves you thinking “what just happened?!”. Thriller fiction is at its best when it turns the reader completely on their head and questioning everything they thought they knew about the book.

Trying to figure out what is going on

When you’re in the middle of a thriller, and you’ve just been thrown into the middle of one of the twists, as a reader you are desperately trying to figure out what is going on. If you can’t, then you want to know what happens in the end. If you can, you want to know if you’re right.

Vicarious fear

Feeling the thrill of fear when you are perfectly safe and can put the book down at any time you want is another reason that we can’t help but love thriller fiction. There is a release that comes from this type of escape that can have a huge impact on decreasing our stress levels.

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