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2023 has been full of exciting news so far, and we are very thrilled (Get it?) to announce the exclusive news that Aethon Books is branching out into thrillers. Meet Aethon Thrills, an imprint focused on Thrillers. Rhett Bruno and Steve Beaulieu of Aethon Books tells Thrillerfix: “We’ve always been huge fans of the genre and …
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Violent crime and police corruption are rampant in the 1960s Baltimore of Laura Lippman’s Lady in the Lake. Recently divorced Maddie Schwartz is looking for a purpose in life when she uses her social connections to help police crack a kidnapping and discovers a knack for solving crimes. When a black woman’s body shows up …
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When John Grisham’s, A Time to Kill, was published in 1989, the former attorney started a new era in legal thrillers. His engrossing plots and relatable characters have inspired countless authors to write their own thrillers set in the world of law and justice. If you’re a Grisham fan, here are ten great titles you’ll …
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An independent woman called Noemí finds herself in a crumbling manor, trying to unravel a mysterious and sinister plot engulfing a dear family member. Strong-willed and intelligent, she doesn’t fit in with the brooding English family her cousin has married into. A dazzling aristocrat and nightmarish visions follow in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic, which pits …
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Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building is a true crime and comedy combo. Starring major A-List celebrities like Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, this television series keeps audiences thoroughly entertained and in suspense as the characters try to piece a murder mystery together. The main stars all live in the same apartment building …
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The Lincoln Lawyer began as a series of legal thrillers from author Michael Connelly. The first book was adapted into a film starring Matthew McConaughey. Now it’s a hit Netflix original series. If you’re a fan and want similar books to read before the show returns for its second season, check out these 10 titles. …
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Medical professionals are supposed to protect us in our most vulnerable states. Netflix’s The Good Nurse challenges that notion and helps us remember that evil exists everywhere, even in hospitals. The Good Nurse is based on the novel of the same name by Charles Graeber. It captures the chilling true story of a nurse who realizes …
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One of the breakout best-sellers of the year has been Lisa Barr’s Woman on Fire. Readers have thrilled to the adventures of journalist Jules Roth as she becomes embroiled in an international scandal involving an art masterwork that Nazis looted. If Woman on Fire is also one of your favorite recent books, here are ten …
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The Watcher has quickly established itself as the breakout streaming hit of the fall. Based on the true story of a couple who purchases their dream home only to receive threatening and ominous letters from someone known only as The Watcher, the series is the latest hit from Dahmer producer Ryan Murphy. After you’ve binge-watched …
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Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan character first appeared in his 1984 novel The Hunt for Red October before being played by the likes of Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and Ben Affleck on the silver screen. Now Jack Ryan is a successful Amazon Prime series. If you’ve read the books and seen the movies and the Prime …
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The Terminal List has quickly become one of Amazon Prime’s most successful shows. Starring co-executive producer Chris Pratt, the streamer brings to life Navy SEAL James Reece, the conflicted and heroic protagonist of five books by author Jack Carr. Across eight episodes, the first season of The Terminal List show took audiences on a non-stop …
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Clive Cussler was one of the premiere military adventure and historical fiction authors of his time. His books have enthralled generations of fans and inspired countless writers. If you’re a fan of Cussler’s work, here are 10 more books you should check out. READ1. The Templar Legacy by Steve BerryFans of Cussler’s Dirk Pitt will …
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You know you’re a true Stranger Things fan when the two-hour season four finale wasn’t enough to keep you satisfied. As we’re all eagerly waiting for the last installments, you’re going to need a new form of entertainment. Or, at least, something to keep you occupied in between re-watches. If you loved Stranger Things for its …
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The Handmaid’s Tale unfolds into every woman’s worst nightmare. This highly popular Hulu television series is based on Margaret Atwood’s equally popular 1985 novel of the same name. In this story, the Republic of Gilead is a dystopian society where women endure rape and then give birth in a cycle. They are natal slaves deemed …
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If you’re anything like us, you likely felt that the running time of the movie “X” wasn’t nearly long enough. Sure, 106 minutes is pretty standard for today’s film industry… but we were dying for more of the thrills, twists, and screams that made this movie a signature A24 release. Although a sequel is rumored to …
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