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What Makes a Thriller Impossible to Put Down

Presented by: Boyd Morrison | Karen Dionne | Linwood Barclay | Mike Cooper | Owen Laukkanen
Categories: Action | Thriller | Writing

Karen Dionne leads Boyd Morrison, Linwood Barclay, Mike Cooper, and Owen Laukkanen in a fast-paced discussion about what defines a true thriller. They break down pacing, escalating stakes, and nonstop momentum, revealing how to deliver stories that keep readers racing from chapter to chapter.

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