I’ve always loved thrillers and science fiction stories, especially those that occur in the near-future rather than hundreds or thousands of years from now. As I worked on my latest novel Synapse, I ended up thinking a lot about my favorite near-future films, especially thrillers. Here is a list of my top eighteen (with a…
Every Wicked Man by Steven James is the 11th book in the Bowers Files, where a criminal mastermind’s chilling terrorist plot forces FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers to the brink. Approaching the second or third book in a trilogy or a book in an existing series has always been an act of trepidatious yearning. The…
This year's Thrillerfest was a blast! Hosted at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, it was five glorious days of meeting authors, hearing their stories, getting advice and writing tips, and schmoozing with authors, industry, and fans alike. Criminal Element was lucky enough to be there for it all, and in case you missed…
Every Deadly Kiss by Steven James is the 10th book in the Bowers Files, where FBI special agent Patrick Bowers grapples with a baffling series of murders in Detroit—and discovers a terror plot with roots that stretch back centuries. Read an excerpt from Every Deadly Kiss! Every Deadly Kiss is the 10th book to feature…
My books include multiple twists, and I’m often asked if I outline them first. The answer is an unequivocal no. Every time I try to outline even a single scene, I end up with something completely different than what I’d anticipated. Instead of planning out how the story will go, I use a technique called…
Every Deadly Kiss by Steven James is the 10th book in the Bowers Files, where FBI special agent Patrick Bowers grapples with a baffling series of murders in Detroit—and discovers a terror plot with roots that stretch back centuries (available July 4, 2017). Called in by an ex-girlfriend to consult on a case, Patrick encounters…
The International Thriller Writers has announced the finalists for the 2012 Thriller Awards. The winners will be announced at ThrillerFest VI on July 14, 2012. Best Hard Cover Novel: Joseph Finder – Buried Secrets Jonathan Hayes – A Hard Death Stephen King – 11/22/63 Michael Koryta – The Ridge Marcus Sakey – The Two…
