THRILLER
THRILLER
“One element to it may be that something bigger’s at stake. If (the hero is) not successful, there will be a nuclear war.”
–David Baldacci, author
“Any story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and, likely, up all night.”
–Robert S. Levinson, author
SUB-GENRES:
Action: race against the clock and strong antagonist.
Comic: a spoof of the genre.
Conspiracy: a hero who fights against an organization that is set on hurting a group of people.
Crime: commission of a crime.
Disaster: Nature is the antagonist.
Eco-Thriller: an ecological calamity upsets the world.The hero might need to fight people who create the unbalance.
Erotic: Foreplay plays an important role.
Espionage: spies fight against terrorists.
Forensic: forensic experts who put their lives on the line.
Historical: set in a specific time frame.
Horror: monstrous villain attacking
Legal: lawyer confronts villains in and out of the courtroom.
Medical: medical staff battling viruses or mad experiments.
Military: soldiers and specialized forces.
Police Procedural: crime investigation.
Political Intrigue: the stability of the government is at stake.
Psychological: mental and emotional upheaval.
Romantic: love is at stake.
Supernatural: supernatural powers involved.
Technological: technology is the root of evil.
“One element to it may be that something bigger’s at stake. If (the hero is) not successful, there will be a nuclear war.”
–David Baldacci, author
“Any story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and, likely, up all night.”
–Robert S. Levinson, author
SUB-GENRES:
Action: race against the clock and strong antagonist.
Comic: a spoof of the genre.
Conspiracy: a hero who fights against an organization that is set on hurting a group of people.
Crime: commission of a crime.
Disaster: Nature is the antagonist.
Eco-Thriller: an ecological calamity upsets the world.The hero might need to fight people who create the unbalance.
Erotic: Foreplay plays an important role.
Espionage: spies fight against terrorists.
Forensic: forensic experts who put their lives on the line.
Historical: set in a specific time frame.
Horror: monstrous villain attacking
Legal: lawyer confronts villains in and out of the courtroom.
Medical: medical staff battling viruses or mad experiments.
Military: soldiers and specialized forces.
Police Procedural: crime investigation.
Political Intrigue: the stability of the government is at stake.
Psychological: mental and emotional upheaval.
Romantic: love is at stake.
Supernatural: supernatural powers involved.
Technological: technology is the root of evil.