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Thriller Quotes

Suspense in every line

This collection looks at the thriller genre through the eyes of its writers, touching on genre craft and how film has shaped even page-based suspense.

I firmly believe that there is no better thriller writer than Harlan Coben.

Quotes by Ravi Subramanian

I'd been a thriller reader all my life.

Quotes by Lee Child

Movies have influenced all writers, not just thriller writers.

Quotes by Ken Follett

In a thriller, the camera's an active narrator, or can be.

Quotes by John McTiernan

Emotion Quotes

The secrets of small towns have fascinated writers and readers since the first psychological thriller was penned.

Quotes by Fiona Barton

It's not a monster movie. It's a supernatural thriller.

Quotes by Ed Wood

I like a good old thriller.

Quotes by Dean-Charles Chapman

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these thriller quotes say about the genre?
They discuss thriller writing and reading as a craft, noting how movies have shaped the genre and how a camera can act almost like an active narrator.
Is there a quote about being a lifelong thriller reader?
Yes, one speaker describes having been a thriller reader all their life, treating the genre as a lasting personal habit rather than a passing interest.
Do any quotes name specific thriller authors?
One quote praises Harlan Coben directly, calling him among the best thriller writers working in the genre.
How do movies factor into these thriller quotes?
One line notes that movies have influenced all writers, not only those working specifically in the thriller genre, tying film and fiction together.
Where can I read more about storytelling genres like this?
Related quotes can be found under Genre, which covers how different types of fiction shape a writer's approach.

Other lines come from readers describing thrillers as a lifelong habit, plus praise for standout authors working within the form today.