Browse Posts: Thrillers

Janice Cantore has written over 15 romantic suspense novels and most have been set on the West Coast. In Edge of Truth, Janice expands further into the Pacific and sets part of the novel in Hawaii.

In this guest post by former-police-officer-turned-novelist Janice, she explains more about the setting …

From the coastal highway of California to the mountains of Washington, the West Coast is an inspiration to many authors.

Imagine yourself as a resident of the Alaskan wilderness. Or visit the islands of Hawaii with a police detective. Or follow along with a young woman searching for the truth …

In thrillers, there’s often conflict between law enforcement agencies, whether federal, state, or local.

But in romantic suspense novels, love often develops between agents when working closely on a case. Whether it’s local police working with federal agencies, FBI working with CIA, or branches of the military working with civilian …

Imagine you’re at the top of your high-powered career when, out of nowhere, a colleague you trusted blackmails you. As you look deeper into your company, you start to wonder if the blackmail is a threat . . . or a warning.

That’s the idea behind The Lies We Trade…

Damsel-in-distress is a popular female character trope in novels. Often, these women wait for someone else to take care of their problems for them.

But the women in these nine novels don’t wait to be taken out of their circumstances or for their situation to change on its own. They …

Spring is a time to start a reading challenge or rejuvenate your TBR list with new novels. If you’re looking for novels to start the year with, look no further than these.

Whether you’re looking to try a new-to-you genre like domestic suspense or you’d rather go with a tried-and-true …

Is your 2026 goal to read more books? Or maybe it’s to read authors you’ve never heard of or try new genres you’ve been meaning to get to. Or even read books with covers in certain colors to create an aesthetically pleasing Goodreads grid.

No matter what your reason, Crazy4Fiction …

We all have people on our holiday gift list who love seeing a pile of books under the Christmas tree. They’re the ones with a book always in arm’s reach, ready to dive into a fictional world at a moment’s notice.

These sets give readers multiple books in one lovely …

If you’d call yourself a survivalist, storm chaser, outdoorsperson, or if you’d like to read about people who are, these novels are for you. Nature can be a calm and welcoming landscape, and it can also be a treacherous terrain: desert climates can cause dehydration and host a variety of …

Take this quiz to find which novel you should read this autumn! Answer questions about your reading style and get matched with a tense historical, a hopeful family drama, an adventurous suspense, or a heartwarming romance.…

In DiAnn Mills’s latest romantic suspense, Canyon of Deceit, wilderness survival expert Therese teams up with Texas Ranger Blane Gardner to find a young girl who has been kidnapped and taken to Guadalupe Mountains National Park. As they start to close in on the truth despite the mix of …

Cool autumn nights are perfect for cozying up with a book by your favorite author or branching out and trying a new-to-you genre. As the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, we have seven new novels that will be perfect for reading with a blanket and a …

Author Ryan Steck first got the idea for Matthew Redd back in high school; now he’s the hero of four Western thriller novels, the latest of which, Gone Dark, is out now.

In this Q &A, Ryan explores what’s next for Matthew Redd, details how he keeps creating new …

Long summer days are perfect for reading your favorite genre or discovering a new author. We have eight novels releasing this summer, just in time for readers to dive into new adventures or escape into swoon-worthy romances.

Keep scrolling to see which books you should add to your summer reading …

In Janice Cantore’s latest romantic suspense, Every Deadly Suspicion, police chief Hanna must reckon with her past when her convicted felon father is given compassionate release from prison . . . and her first love returns to town.

Along with Janice’s Q&A below, we’ve pulled short excerpts from the …

Join author Connie Mann for a peek into the inspiration behind The Crown Conspiracy, her new romantic suspense and adventure story, the first of the Speranza Team novels.

I have always loved tales of adventure, especially those involving treasure hunts and secret societies. I’ve been reading them for years …

Have your passports ready and hold on to your hat with these international thrillers written by skilled authors. These books will take you on a jaunt across the ocean and keep you at the edge of your seat with their suspense, political intrigue, military missions, and more. You won’t even …

Steven James’s latest novel, Fatal Domain, continues Travis Brock’s search for the truth of what happened the night of a brutal fire over a year ago. In this Q and A with Steven, he lets readers into the mind of a thriller author.…

Author Janice Cantore is a former police officer who now writes romantic suspense novels. Janice writes suspense that keeps readers engrossed and leaves them inspired. In her latest novel, One Final Target, a sergeant and a detective team up to discover who was behind an explosion that put one …

Women have long had a place in fighting and solving crimes in mystery and suspense novels. The heroines on this list not only show a wide range of abilities, they also highlight how vulnerability and learning more about themselves help them become better at doing their jobs. From sneaking around …

Cooler weather and long autumn nights are the perfect time to keep an action-packed thriller or suspenseful mystery at hand. If you’re looking for a pulse-pounding adventure to explore on a dark and stormy night, you’re sure to enjoy these four riveting and suspenseful novels, excellent to read this fall.…

When breezy fall days and frigid winter weather arrives, you know it’s time settle in for some good reading. If you enjoy high-stakes suspense stories that will keep you captivated and spine-tingling thrillers with exciting twists, take the quiz below to see which suspense novel is perfect for you to …

Set in rural Montana, Ryan Steck’s debut thriller Fields of Fire tells the story of former elite Marine Raider Matthew Redd who uncovers a dark global conspiracy with his hometown at the center. In the Q&A below with the author, hear about how the story and the novel’s hero, Matt …

Your police background and knowledge bring great authenticity to your stories. Are there any scenes in Code of Courage or any of your other novels that you had to veer from true-to-life police procedures because it would be giving too much information away that needs to stay protected? Are there …

Who doesn’t love summer with its sunny days and warm breezes? If you’ll be hitting the beach this summer, you’ll probably be looking for a great read to bring with you. Take this quiz for fun to discover your next summer read.

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In the new romantic suspense novel Trace of Doubt by DiAnn Mills, Shelby Pierce is an ex-con who FBI Denton McClure is sure committed the crime she was sent to prison for. But the truth could be something no one ever expected. In the Q&A below with DiAnn Mills, discover

The new thriller Dark Intercept was coauthored by Andrews & Wilson, the bestselling writing team of Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson. They write action-adventure and covert operations novels honoring the heroic men and women who serve in the military and intelligence communities. In the Q&A below, learn more about Brian

In Janice Cantore’s new romantic suspense novel Breach of Honor , Table Rock police officer Leah Radcliffe’s wrongly convicted of murdering her husband Brad, a fellow officer. Soon, truths about Brad’s dark side come to light—and reveal a deep-rooted problem in the town. In the Q&A below, hear from Janice

Do you know someone who is always searching for the next adventure, loves the unexpected, and enjoys a good mystery or thriller show? If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for them, give them the gift of a novel that will take them on a suspense-filled adventure. Here …

Holidays like Christmas and Father’s Day can be a great time to give people you love a great story that will inspire and entertain. If the man in your life enjoys reading, you might be on the hunt for the perfect novel to gift to them. See our list below …

Do breezy autumn evenings have you looking to bundle up under a cozy blanket, a cup of cocoa in one hand and a suspense-filled book in the other? If you love staying in and reading a novel that keeps you turning pages late into the night, the new romantic suspense …

In the new romantic suspense novel Airborne by DiAnn Mills, a killer virus is unleashed on a plane full of passengers. Aboard the flight is Houston FBI Agent Heather Lawrence. Heather works to track down the killer, and soon her husband Dr. Chad Lawrence, who studies viruses for a living,

Why did novelist DiAnn Mills choose snake venom as a villain’s weapon in the new novel Fatal Strike? And what is DiAnn’s favorite scene from the book? These questions and more answered in the exclusive Q&A with DiAnn Mills. Check it out below!

Tell us about your research process

Romantic suspense novelists Janice Cantore, Lethal Target author, and DiAnn Mills, Burden of Proof author, had some questions for each other. Discover what they were in this special Q&A. Without further ado, read what Janice Cantore asked fellow novelist DiAnn Mills:

What is your favorite part of the writing process: beginning a new …

We all carry the deeply ingrained desire to protect our loved ones and those entrusted to us—especially our children. And many among us also feel the call to protect the innocent and the stranger in some way, whether through the armed services, police force, social services, or ministry work.

Unfortunately …

With the gift giving season right around the corner, we wanted to let you know about New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg‘s new collection, the J.B. Collins Collection. 

1. Start your Christmas shopping early!

Skip the lines, beat the holiday gift-buying rush, and order this mass market …

1. The Calling is the second book in The Seer Series. Does it pick up right after The Choosing leaves off?

No, a year and a half has passed when we rejoin the characters in The Calling.

2. This book is written from Remko’s perspective. Did you face any challenges writing

Hey there, readers! We are so excited to be chatting on the blog today about Janice Cantore’s latest novel, Drawing Fire. Janice’s 22 years on the Long Beach police force allow her to bring a special authenticity to her romantic suspense novels.

On Janice’s blog, she shares her …