Author: Alan Petersen

It's safe to say that Alan Petersen loves mystery and thriller books. He writes high-octane thrillers, hosts the MEET THE THRILLER AUTHOR podcast, and reviews thriller/mystery books.
Best of 2023
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Posted in Book Review Top Thriller Novels

My top 5 thriller books of 2023 by Mike Omer, Anne Frasier, John Sandford, Roger Stelljes, and Matt Brolly. More details here.

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Posted in Book Review Psychological Thriller

Thrilling Reads review of “The Vacation” by John Marrs.

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Posted in Book Review Serial Killer Thriller

Thrilling Reads Review In “Blessing of the Lost Girls,” J.A. Jance masterfully combines characters from two of her long-standing series into a standalone narrative, creating…

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Posted in Cozy Mystery

Book Description from Publisher It’s rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club. Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a…

Continue Reading Review: The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
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Posted in Author Interview Crime Thriller Thriller Book Reviews

Malibu Burning Book Review (Thrilling Reads Review) In “Malibu Burning,” the acclaimed Lee Goldberg introduces us to the first installment of a riveting new series….

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Posted in Crime Fiction Police Procedural

Thrilling Reads Review HIS PERFECT CRIME is a fast-paced thriller and a compelling series opener for the Emily Slate series from Alex Sigmore. The author…

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Posted in Horror Psychological Thriller

Thrilling Reads Review As an admirer of Alfred Hitchcock’s work, with a habit formed during my college days, I frequently indulge in the director’s cinematic…

Continue Reading Review: Psycho by Robert Bloch
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Posted in Crime Fiction Nordic Crime Fiction

Thrilling Reads Review Blind Goddess, the first installment in Anne Holt’s Hanne Wilhelmsen series, plunges us into the underbelly of Oslo, Norway, following the brutal…

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Posted in Police Procedural Thriller

Thrilling Reads Review Shadow’s Secret, by Mary Stone and Lori Rhodes, is a thrilling mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats….

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