- Paperback: 720 pages
- Publisher: Mira Books (18 May 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0778301583
- ISBN-13: 978-0778301585
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 196,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'...these tantalising tales offer a nifty twist' --Time Out
'Ingenious, supremely readable, fun and often electrifying...' --The Guardian
'...if you like your crime capers short and sweet you'll love this collection of thrilling tales' --Ok!
'Ingenious, supremely readable, fun and often electrifying...' --The Guardian
'...if you like your crime capers short and sweet you'll love this collection of thrilling tales' --Ok!
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recently picked this book up in the airport and read it on a holiday to Greece.This compilation covers just about everything from the espionage thriller to the serial killer story,with some great little twists along the way.One or two of the stories we're disappointing,but on the whole a good book to pass the time.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In terms of pages per Pound, this anthology is great value. My wife spotted it while shopping for 'holiday books' and from the minute she brought it home I was itching to read it.
The content is reasonably varied so there should be something to suit most thriller-based tastes. Many of the stories are very well thought out but there are a few which serve as very poor adverts for their authors. Still... I now know a few authors whose full-length novels I'd do well to avoid, so there's a silver lining to that cloud.
I'd rate this highly for un-put-down-ability, even though the book's subtitle "Stories to keep you up all night" is pushing it a little.
The content is reasonably varied so there should be something to suit most thriller-based tastes. Many of the stories are very well thought out but there are a few which serve as very poor adverts for their authors. Still... I now know a few authors whose full-length novels I'd do well to avoid, so there's a silver lining to that cloud.
I'd rate this highly for un-put-down-ability, even though the book's subtitle "Stories to keep you up all night" is pushing it a little.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The International Thriller Writers have compiled a virtual whose who anthology of thriller genre writers in one great book called simply enough "Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night." Included in this 568 page volume of literary treasures are some of the following super stars of this genre: John Lescroart, Gayle Lynds, Dennis Lynds, M.J. Rose, Ted Bell. Steve Barry, Denise Hamilton, Greg Hurwitz, Alex Kava, Michael Palmer, Christopher Rice and M. Diane Vogt just to name but a few of the 30 involved in creating this excellent collaboration. The book is edited brilliantly by James Paterson who gives some great introductions to each short story. He sets up the stories like getting the reader information about the continuing characters from other novels that are being reintroduced in a new story. Such is the case for Gayle Lynds in her story "The Hunt For Dmitri" which follows heroine Liz Sansborough (the only child of the CIA assassin "The Carnivore") from her novel "The Coil." The introduction bridges the novel's character to the new story so that one can follow the action with more insight.
The most interesting story which turned out to be a real collaboration effort between two talented writers was a story called "The Portal" by John Lescroart and M.J. Rose. Truly a seamless effort and considering that one lives on the east coast and the other in northern California; it was most beautifully executed. The story has a neat twist to the ending and was one of my favorites..
Reading Dennis Lynds story "Success of a Mission" one could see the greatness of his style and how much he influenced this particular genre over the years. He will certainly be missed. I was glad that one of his stories was included. It just gives the whole volume a little extra class and energy!
This book is a great way for readers to sample the world's best thriller writers and become acquainted with some that they may have over looked before. I discovered several that I now want to read more of their work. This book rates much more than a FIVE STAR rating - it is a collector's classic which will delight and entertain you! I highly recommend this book and give it my personal endorsement.
The most interesting story which turned out to be a real collaboration effort between two talented writers was a story called "The Portal" by John Lescroart and M.J. Rose. Truly a seamless effort and considering that one lives on the east coast and the other in northern California; it was most beautifully executed. The story has a neat twist to the ending and was one of my favorites..
Reading Dennis Lynds story "Success of a Mission" one could see the greatness of his style and how much he influenced this particular genre over the years. He will certainly be missed. I was glad that one of his stories was included. It just gives the whole volume a little extra class and energy!
This book is a great way for readers to sample the world's best thriller writers and become acquainted with some that they may have over looked before. I discovered several that I now want to read more of their work. This book rates much more than a FIVE STAR rating - it is a collector's classic which will delight and entertain you! I highly recommend this book and give it my personal endorsement.
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very good book. I've read it and was interested in the plot. I think this is just as good as some of J.Patterson's other books
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. D. M. Ritchie
YES, BUT NOT ENOUGH
The book is certainly interesting, and some of the stories in it are really thrilling, but you too can find a good number of works below the level attached to the mastery of the... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Antonio
Disapointed
So disappointed with this book and not much more I can say apart from don't buy it. I have edited my review today because I gave this book to a neighbour and they actually thought... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by J. Sinclair
What a swizz
Wow what a swizz dont buy this IT IS NOT a book by James patterson. It's just been put together by someone and because James Patterson liked it they put his name on it. Total con. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by JPfan
james patterson
I am a big fan of JP but find his thriller novel a load of rubbish, and I never thought that I would say that about JP. It reads as though someone else has written it!
Published on 31 Oct 2008 by Mr. R. F. Swaby
Thriller - Not So Thrilling!!
I am a big fan of James Patterson, but this compilation of short stories which he has reviewed not only couldn't keep me up all night, it struggled to hold my attention during the... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2008 by POD
Good compilation even if not written by the master.
Being an avid reader of James Patterson books I snapped this up thinking I would get varied stories written by the master himself. Read more
Published on 17 July 2008 by Mr D R Wilkins
A bit of a Curate's Egg of a book!
This book contains an anthology of short stories from a wide range of Thriller writers - some of whom I had discovered before, and some of whom were totally new to me. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2007 by E. Heckingbottom
Alright but too many different styles
Reading any of the stories individually was good, although it felt that reading all of the stories together (and there are a lot of short stories) was too much to take in and I... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2007 by Janie U
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