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PAUL LEVINE worked as a newspaper reporter, a law professor and a trial lawyer before becoming a full-time novelist. Obviously, he cannot hold a job. Paul claims that writing fiction comes naturally: he told whoppers for many years in his legal briefs. His books have been translated into 23 languages, none of which he can read. In Germany, for reasons he does not understand, he is published under the name “Polly Levine.”  www.paul-levine.com. The Harrowing, her debut ghost story, was nominated for both a Bram Stoker award (horror) and an Anthony award (mystery), for Best First Novel. The book is based on real experiences from her high school and college years. The psychological undercurrents of the story are drawn from her experience teaching emotionally disturbed and incarcerated teenagers in the Los Angeles County prison system. The Shifters , part two of The Keepers trilogy with bestselling authors Heather Graham and Deborah LeBlanc, and her new edgy supernatural YA thriller, The Space Between, are out now

Hear you favorite authors tell their side of the story.  This week we have authors Johnny Shaw www.johnnyshaw.net and J.M. LeDuc www.suspensemagazine.com/JMLeDuc.html  This is where fiction meets the fans!  Time to get your fiction on!

Action packed show with a little of everything!  Steven has received wide critical acclaim for his work including four Storytelling World Honor awards, two Publishers Weekly starred reviews, and 2009 and 2011 Christy Awards for best suspense. His latest thriller, The Bishop, was named both Suspense Magazine's and The Christian Manifesto's 2010 Book of the Year.  He will talk about "The Queen" the latest in the Bowers Series. Andrea Cremer spent her childhood daydreaming while roaming the forests and lakeshores of Northern Wisconsin. She now lives in Minnesota, but she thinks of her homeland as the “Canadian Shield” rather than the Midwest. She will talk about "NIghtShade" her first YA Novel. His first published novel, If Angels Fall, introduced San Francisco Star crime reporter Tom Reed and San Francisco Homicide Inspector Walt Sydowski. It was a Best First Novel finalist for an Arthur Ellis Award from the Crime Writers of Canada. His second Reed-Sydowski book is Cold Fear. With that book, Quill & Quire

James Rollins is the author of six thrillers in the bestselling Sigma Force series (Sandstorm, Map of Bones, Black Order, The Judas Strain, The Last Oracle, and The Doomsday Key); the blockbuster movie novelization, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; and six individual adventure thrillers. Rollins is also writing the Jake Ransom series for kids and adults. The first volume, Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow, is in bookstores now, and the next release, Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx, debuts May 3, 2011. Publication date for his seventh sigma adventure, The Devil Colony, debuts June 21, 2011. Brad and Barry Klinge (a.k.a. the Klinge brothers) stormed onto the scene in 2007 with the founding of the paranormal investigation group Everyday Paranormal after 20 years of private research, and they have been relentless in their methods and actions to cause a paradigm shift in the paranormal field.  It all started on a field in Gettysburg in July of 1990 when Brad unexpectedly witnessed and

Charlie Williams was born and raised in Worcester, a town made famous by a sauce. He lives there again now after stints in exotic places around the world, such as Swansea. And Leeds. As well as novels he has written numerous short stories, most of which are listed around here somewhere. In 2009, the short film ARK was screened at Cannes and other festivals - screenplay by Charlie. Big time, baby! (Although he didn't actually go to Cannes.) Praised as “an emotionally complex and deeply satisfying read” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), Emily Arsenault’s ingeniously crafted second book, In Search of the Rose Notes, validates her standing as an exhilarating new voice in contemporary fiction. A moody and engrossing mystery, the story follows two best friends from childhood who once unsuccessfully investigated the disappearance of their teenage babysitter, and now, in their twenties, attempt once again to uncover the truth. Readers who love the literary, female focused mysteries of Laura Lippman, Tana French,

Suspense Radio is pleased to have bestselling authors Catherine Coulter and Alan Jacobson, along with debut author Thomas Scopel to the show. Catherine Coulter is the author of 65 novels, including 59 New York Times bestsellers. She earned her reputation writing historical romances. Over a decade ago she added suspense thrillers to her repertoire-- with great success. The Cove, the first book in her bestselling "FBI Suspense Thriller Series" spent nine weeks on the New York Times list and has to date sold almost 2 million copies. The Maze, which was reviewed in Publisher's Weekly as "gripping enough to establish Coulter firmly in this genre," was Coulter's first book to land on the Times hardcover bestsellers list. Since then, she has lived up to that promise with ten additional back-to-back bestselling FBI thrillers, including The Target, The Edge, Riptide, Hemlock Bay, Eleventh Hour, Blindside, Blowout, Point Blank, Double Take, Tailspin, Knockout, and two omnibus editions: The Beginning and Double Jeopardy

Shaun Morey is the author of the bestselling Incredible Fishing Stories series and a contributor to magazines and newspapers worldwide. He won the inaugural Abbey-Hill short-story contest and is a three-time winner of the Los Angeles Times novel-writing contest. Over the years, he has worked as a fishmonger, a tennis instructor, a bar tender, an associate literary agent, and an attorney who could never quite figure out how to sue God and win until he wrote Wahoo Rhapsody.  Time to get your fiction on!!!

Jeff Abbott is the international-bestselling, award-winning author of thirteen mystery and suspense novels. Jeff’s novels have been called “exciting, shrewd, and beautifully crafted” (Chicago Tribune), “fresh, original… intricately woven” (Publishers Weekly), “nail-bitingly suspenseful and totally original” (Irish Independent) and “excellent” (South Florida Sun-Sentinel). He is published in many languages and has been a bestseller in the US, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, Portugal, and other countries. Jeff is a three-time nominee for the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Allan Poe Award and a two-time nominee for the Anthony Award, given at Bouchercon (aka the World Mystery Conference.) His novel Panic was also been nominated for Best Novel for the Thriller Award. All of Jeff’s Whit Mosley suspense novels have been honored with nominations for major writing awards: A Kiss Gone Bad was short-listed for the Anthony Award; Black Jack Point was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Barry Awards;

Suspense Radio welcomes three bestselling authors to our biggest show yet.  Boyd Morrison exploded on the scene with "The Ark" a book that he self published and then was picked up by a major publisher.  "The Vault" is the sequel, bringing back his main character in another great installment.   John Gilstrap is back to talk about his latest release, "Threat Warning".  We had John on last year talking about "Hostage Zero".  John is a NY Times Bestselling author and continues his amazing run with "Threat Warning". Marcia Clark was the lead prosecutor on the OJ Simpson murder case in 1995.  She has moved past law to write her first fiction book "Guilt by Association".  Marcia introduces us to Rachel Knight, DA, and brings her experience and unique perspective to legal thrillers. Time to get your fiction on!!!!  

CHEVY STEVENS grew up on a ranch on Vancouver Island and still calls the island home. For most of her adult life she worked in sales, first as a rep for a giftware company and then as a Realtor. At open houses, waiting between potential buyers, she spent hours scaring herself with thoughts of horrible things that could happen to her. Her most terrifying scenario, which began with being abducted, was the inspiration for STILL MISSING. After six months Chevy sold her house and left real estate so she could finish the book. Chevy enjoys writing thrillers that allow her to blend her interest in family dynamics with her love of the west coast lifestyle. When she’s not working on her next book, she’s hiking with her husband and dog in the local mountains. Time to get your fiction ON!!

Jon Land is the bestselling author over 25 novels. He graduated from Brown University in 1979 Phi Beta Kappa and Magna cum Laude and continues his association with Brown as an alumni advisor. Jon often bases his novels and scripts on extensive travel and research as well as a twenty-five year career in martial arts.  He is an associate member of the US Special Forces and frequently volunteers in schools to help young people learn to enjoy the process of writing. Joseph Finder’s plan was to become a spy. Or maybe a professor of Russian history. Instead he became a bestselling thriller writer, and winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Novel for KILLER INSTINCT (2006) and winner of the Barry and Gumshoe Awards for Best Thriller for COMPANY MAN (2005). Time to get your fiction ON!!!

Laurell K. Hamilton is the NY Times Bestselling author of the "Anita Blake" series and will be on to talk about her latest book "Hit List".  We invite you to listen to Laurell discuss many other topics in this exclusive 30 minute interview.  Time to get your fiction on!!

Both Lisa and Nancy are very accomplished authors on their own, but now they have teamed up to bring you "Wicked Lies".  They are going to talk about this calabration and much more.  In one of the most anticipated pairings of 2011, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson teams up with acclaimed mystery writer—and her sister—Nancy Bush for WICKED LIES, a riveting work of suspense about a conniving psychopath’s terrifying mission to punish those he believes were born into a cult of evil. Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush’s writing careers have been intertwined since the day they first put pen to paper.  The sisters began writing over two decades ago, when they were young mothers trying to make ends meet.  While they initially wrote together, their careers eventually took different paths; Lisa’s novels have ended up on national bestseller lists, while Nancy’s writing has expanded to include not just her own novels, but also a career as a writer for one of television’s leading soap operas.  In 2009, they te

Sandra Brannan debuted as an author in 2010 with In the Belly of Jonah, the first installment of her acclaimed Liv Bergen mystery series. The novel was chosen as an Indie Next List Notable by independent bookstores and librarians across the country and went into a second printing just one month after its release. Sandra’s success in the literary world led to her being named one of the top 25 most fabulous women by Black Hills Magazine. CK Webb and DJ Weaver are debut authors that just published "Cruelty to Innocents", available in EBook form on all sites.  They received great reviews from John Locke and Tasha Alexander.  Time to get your fiction on!!

Steve Berry is one of the top historical thriller writers of all time and he is back with Cotton Malone in "The Jefferson Key", the first domestic thriller.  Steve takes the reader on a ride that you will never forget and can't wait to get back to.  Join us as we discover the behind the scenes action with Cotton Malone and what is coming up. Also, Steve embarked on a USO tour with other top writers and will share his experience about that.  Time to get your fiction on!!

H.T. Narea is the author of "The Fund", came out May 10, 2011, a thrilling ride with his character Kate Morales.  He has been getting rave reviews for this book.  Follow the money trail and you will find the problem.  Best selling Author Dale Brown joins us to talk about his latest political thriller, "A Time for Patriots".  Dale has always pushed the limits with his thriller books, and this one is no different.  Both authors and a lot of thrills and much more await you on Suspense Radio.  Time to get your fiction on! 

Heywood Gould joins Suspense Radio to discuss "The Serial Killers Daughter".  From screenwriter to director to author, Heywood has been involved in many of the top suspense / mystery TV shows and movies.  Radio show Host and creator of www.yourbookisyourhook.com  Jennifer Wilkov is a best-selling award-winning author and the creator of the From Thought to Sales in 90 Days™ Book Process. Jennifer has supported first time and seasoned authors and writers with the writing, getting published and marketing of their book ideas and projects as well as the building of their platform to raise their visibility to readers and the media. This is one show you don't want to miss!  Time to Get Your Fiction ON!!

Suspense Radio welcomes Louis Bayard to the show to talk about his latest release "School of Night".  In "School of Night" Louis brings two decades together to expose one massive secret.  Louis continues to be one of the under estimated historical fiction writers today.  However he was named in People magazine as one of the top authors today.  Check out the behind scenes action of "School of Night" with Louis Bayard.  Time to get your fiction on!!

Suspense Radio brings you author Vincent Zandri to talk about his latest release "Godchild".  Vincent has been moving up the charts on Amazon, with his 10th published book.  Vincent is another author that is having tremendous success in the EBook realm.  Check out his website:  www.vincentzandri.com   Time to get your fiction on!!

We welcome back Spencer Carstairs author of "Someone to Watch Over Me" as an insider into the British Royal Family.  As the wedding of the century comes closer, Spencer will let us know most things are not always what they seem.  He takes us back stage to what the real story is.