Why am I passionate about this?
I love thrillers that give you something to think about, keep you on the edge of your seat and take you to new places. And, although I also like Daniel Silva and Lee Child and Tess Gerritsen et al, I love to find new voices in the thriller genre, especially ones (like mine) that haven’t become household names. And I am especially drawn to thrillers with great prose and great characters. Try some of the books I recommended. You will not be sorry.
Peter's book list on thrillers you probably haven't heard about
Why did Peter love this book?
It’s possible that you have heard of Preston & Child—in fact, you should have. Their Agent Pendergast thriller series is incredible. And, although this is a stand-alone book that isn’t part of the Pendergast series, it has all the signature elements of the dynamic duo: great writing, fascinating science, and unforgettable characters.
Throw in just a hint of sci-fi and an exotic location into the mix, and you have the perfect thriller. And I bet you will love it.
1 author picked The Ice Limit as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
In the desolate reaches of southernmost Chile, a remarkable discovery has been made. It is a massive meteorite whose very existence will change science-and perhaps even mankind. In great secrecy, an expedition sets out on a converted tanker, bound for the bottom of the world. But almost as soon as the recovery process begins, the mysteries and enigmas begin to mount. What appeared to be simply an engineering challenge quickly becomes a perilous undertaking, for the bizarre, implacable artifact may not be what it seems. And when a raging storm drives the tanker beyond the dangerous Antarctic latitude known as…