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Thriller (genre) Thrillers are a genre of literature, film, video gaming and television programming that uses suspense, tension, and excitement as the main elements.[3] The primary subgenre is psychological thrillers.

Thriller (genre)

After the assassination of President Kennedy, political thriller and paranoid thriller films became very popular. The brightest examples of thrillers are the films of Alfred Hitchcock.[4] "Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest stories in the Western world and is regarded as an early prototype of the thriller. "[7] A thriller is villain-driven plot, whereby he presents obstacles that the hero must overcome.[7] Books by Mary Higgins Clark. Mystery fiction. Mystery, 1934 mystery fiction magazine cover Mystery fiction is a genre of fiction typically focused on the investigation of a crime.

Mystery fiction

Mystery fiction is often used as a synonym for detective fiction or crime fiction—in other words a novel or short story in which a detective (either professional or amateur) investigates and solves a crime mystery. Sometimes mystery books are nonfictional. "Mystery fiction" can be detective stories in which the emphasis is on the puzzle or suspense element and its logical solution such as a whodunit. The 39 Clues. Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator. Sammy Keyes. THE CASE OF THE MISSING MARQUESS: An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Springer. There is almost nothing ordinary about 14-year-old Enola Holmes.

THE CASE OF THE MISSING MARQUESS: An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Springer

(She is painfully aware that her name spelled backwards is "Alone. ") The year is 1880; the place, England. Enola lives on a lovely estate, but there is nothing upper crust about her. Author of the Red Blazer Girls Series. Steampunk Fiction. "Maison tournante aérienne" (aerial rotating house) by Albert Robida for his book Le Vingtième Siècle, a 19th-century conception of life in the 20th century Steampunk also refers to any of the artistic styles, clothing fashions, or subcultures, that have developed from the aesthetics of steampunk fiction, Victorian-era fiction, art nouveau design, and films from the mid-20th century.[3] Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.

Steampunk Fiction

History[edit] Precursors[edit] Origin of the term[edit] Dear Locus,Enclosed is a copy of my 1979 novel Morlock Night; I'd appreciate your being so good as to route it Faren Miller, as it's a prime piece of evidence in the great debate as to who in "the Powers/Blaylock/Jeter fantasy triumvirate" was writing in the "gonzo-historical manner" first.

Leviathan Series (Goliath Out Sep 20!) News Flash: The Manual of Aeronautics is OUT NOW!

Leviathan Series (Goliath Out Sep 20!)

It’s in bookstores everywhere, or you can order it online at Powell’s, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or IndieBound. So, wait. What is the Leviathan series? Science Fiction. §Definition[edit] A futuristic setting is a common but not a necessary hallmark of science fiction.

Science Fiction

A common thread in science fiction is exploring the potential consequences of scientific and other innovations on people's lives. According to science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein, "a handy short definition of almost all science fiction might read: realistic speculation about possible future events, based solidly on adequate knowledge of the real world, past and present, and on a thorough understanding of the nature and significance of the scientific method.

GONE Series by Michael Grant. The higher you scored the better the chance that youd survive life in the FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone).

GONE Series by Michael Grant

Of course, there are no guarantees. Sometimes bad things happen even to the smart, capable, and prepared. As a matter of fact, in the FAYZ bad things are almost guaranteed to happen. Over 15 Points: Super Survivor. You're probably quick to adapt, flexible, smart, and ready to stand up for yourself. The Official James Patterson Website. Fiction/General Hardcover ISBN: 0316002925 $19.99/U.S. 272 pages 8 1/2 x 9 4/5 Little, Brown And Company Paperback (mass market) ISBN: 0316002933 $7.99/U.S. 288 pages 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 Little, Brown Young Readers HE WAS BORN WITH GREAT POWER The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part spider, part man, or to cast magic spells–the greatest power is the power to create.

The Official James Patterson Website

Daniel X has that power. AND A DEADLY SECRET Daniel's secret abilities–like being able to manipulate objects and animals with his mind or to re-create himself in any shape he chooses–have helped him survive. But Daniel doesn't have a normal life. NOW THE FATE OF THE WORLD RESTS ON DANIEL X From the day that his parents were brutally murdered before his very eyes, Daniel has used his unique gifts to hunt down their assassin.

Now, on his own, he vows to carry out his father's mission–and to take vengeance in the process. True Confessions Why should you read it? And more important, off it. 1. Virals - Kathy Reichs. Fantasy Fiction. Heroes of Olympus - My Books: The Online World of Rick Riordan. Julie Kagawa — Home. Singer of All Songs: Book 1 in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy, The. Singer of All Songs: Book 1 in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy, The Written by Kate Constable A world in which music makes magic.

Singer of All Songs: Book 1 in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy, The

ED Baker Books Homepage. T.A. Barron Official Website. About T.

T.A. Barron Official Website

A. Barron WELCOME! Percy Jackson's World - My Books: The Online World of Rick Riordan. Kane Chronicles - My Books: The Online World of Rick Riordan. Realistic Fiction. Fiction is the form of any work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not real, but rather, imaginary and theoretical—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical, cinematic, or musical work.

Fiction contrasts with non-fiction, which deals exclusively with factual (or, at least, assumed factual) events, descriptions, observations, etc. A Girl Named Disaster - Nancy Farmer. Sarah Dessen. Princess Diaries Series. All she ever wanted was for her best friend's brother to notice she was alive—and to pass freshman Algebra. But now that her dad's told her she's heir to the throne of the country of Genovia (and that her horrible Grandmere is going to be giving her princess lessons every day after school) Mia Thermopolis has enough problems to fill a lifetime of diaries.... Read the original series that spawned two hit movies and made Meg Cabot the "reigning grande dame of teenage chick lit" — The New York Times Book Review The Princess Diaries Series Frequently Asked Questions. Randa Abdel-Fattah Official Website. Lurlene McDaniel. Here’s a fact you may not know. My summer release, BREATHLESS, will be my forty-third original book for Random House!

I can hardly believe it. Years of doing something I love to do, writing. Lucky me. I’ve been writing for a long time and these days I run into grown girls who tell me, “I read all your books when I was in school.” Wintergirls. “Dead girl walking,” the boys say in the halls. “Tell us your secrets,” the girls whisper, one toilet to another. I am that girl. I am the space between my thighs, daylight shining through. I am the bones they want, wired on a porcelain frame. Lia and Cassie were best friends, wintergirls frozen in matchstick bodies. Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction. Author Carrie Ryan: Young Adult Fiction. What's New Young Adult Books Middle Grade Books. The Eleventh Plague. Action Fiction. The Official Site of Ally Carter. Among the HIdden. Dystopian Fiction. The Hunger Games - Home. The City of Ember. Horror/Supernatural Fiction. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes - Home. The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare.