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Here you’ll find links to our Deep Dive recordings, where we break down successful thrillers to understand what makes them work so well! You can also join our list to gain access to a few of our most popular craft webinars (Ideating Twists, Project Management for Writers, and Genre Expectations in Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense). Sign up below!
If you have a favorite thriller you’d like Kerry and Sam to dissect, reach out and let us know!
Deep Dive 1: The House Across the lake by Riley Sager
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Riley Sager’s The House Across The Lake. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 4: The Drift
by C.J. Tudor
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss C.J. Tudor’s The Drift. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 6: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Amy Tintera’s Listen for the Lie. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 3: the last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Liv Constantine’s The Last Mrs. Parrish. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 5: the Heiress by RacHel Hawkins
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Rachel Hawkins’s The Heiress. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 7: the Cloisters by Katy Hays
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Katy Hays’s The Cloisters. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 2: The Last Word by Taylor Adams
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Taylor Adams’s The Last Word. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 8: Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Stacy Willingham’s Only If You’re Lucky. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 10: You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Andi Pliego’s You Are Fatally Invited. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 9: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Ashley Elston’s First Lie Wins. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
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Deep Dive 8: Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Stacy Willingham’s Only If You’re Lucky. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 4: The Drift
by C.J. Tudor
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss C.J. Tudor’s The Drift. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 6: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Amy Tintera’s Listen for the Lie. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 3:
Liv Constantine’s the last Mrs. Parrish
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Liv Constantine’s The Last Mrs. Parrish. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 5: RacHel Hawkins’s the Heiress
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Rachel Hawkins’s The Heiress. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 7: Katy Hays’s the Cloisters
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Katy Hays’s The Cloisters. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.
Deep Dive 9: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
In this episode, Sam and Kerry discuss Ashley Elston’s First Lie Wins. SPOILER ALERT! We’re not joking about the deep dive—we give away all the secrets and delightful twists in this novel so make sure you READ it before watching.