Is there a finer thriller writer than Frederick Forsyth? I think not.

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The Day of the Jackal, The Fourth Protocol. They’re just so good. I love rereading his books, but I would love more. Does anyone else come close?

Er yes Len Deighton, no contest. And Robert Harris - you have to respect someone who can make a papal election gripping.

Have you read Ruth Ware? She is a fantastic writer of can’t-put-it-down thrillers. The Woman in Cabin 10 and In a Dark Dark Wood and more.

Okay, I’ll give you Len Deighton. But not Robert Harris. Ruth Ware sounds ace!

I prefer Robert Harris, Anthony Horowitz, Chris Brookmyre, Martin Cruz Smith and John le Carre.

I read The Day of the Jackal as a teenager and enjoyed it but I haven't read any Frederick Forsyth for years; I really dislike him as a person and that puts me off his books.

There was an interesting interview with Anthony Horowitz in the paper at the weekend. I hadn’t realised how extraordinarily prolific he is.

I adore Forsyth and am on my third reading of his books. Le Carre is a bit hit and miss for me, I love some of his work but find others too enigmatic and ultimately unsatisfying. Really like Robert Harris's earlier books but have found his recent stuff disappointing.
I've recently discovered and enjoyed Henry Porter, might be worth a look if you've not come across him already. Will follow this thread in the hope of more suggestions!

I prefer a good Dick Francis. Better paced, more human, less annoying. But less driven, yes.

I'm with you, OP. Frederick Forsyth's books are great thrillers that also give an exceptional insight into regional conflicts and political discord.

Don't miss his fantastic auto-biography My Life In Intrigue.

Anthony Horowitz is a brilliant author but writes mostly cosy, Midsomer Murder type mysteries, rather than thrillers. But in terms of clever, complex, plot construction he is hard to beat.
Some of Robert Goddard's thriller's are excellent but the output is inconsistent in my opinion, almost as if some were written by ghost writers.
Adam Loxley is still my favourite thriller writer who manages to combine page-turning action with ingenious, complex plots and lots of twists.
The Odessa File remains my favourite FF novel btw.

I like the guy who always shows up in his own stories. Can’t think of his name. Thriller/Adventurer type. Used to buy them for DH and read them before I gave them to him!

One of my favourites, and imo very underrated, is Gordon Stephens. (Possibly Stevens)

Provo is possibly the best thriller I've ever read, but Kara's Game would be up there too.

I have never read any FF for the reason that my mother took the Daily Express and he comes across as an uber right wing slug in his column. Perhaps I should try and hide my contempt for him as a person and give his novels a go.

I need to confess that the most damning review I ever wrote was for The Artemis File by Adam Loxley.

Off to see if any of the above (except Loxley) are on a Kindle 99p.

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One of my favourites, and imo very underrated, is Gordon Stephens. (Possibly Stevens)

Provo is possibly the best thriller I've ever read, but Kara's Game would be up there too.

I have never read any FF for the reason that my mother took the Daily Express and he comes across as an uber right wing slug in his column. Perhaps I should try and hide my contempt for him as a person and give his novels a go.

I need to confess that the most damning review I ever wrote was for The Artemis File by Adam Loxley.

Off to see if any of the above (except Loxley) are on a Kindle 99p.

The Lying Game and One by One are on for 99p and £1.99 at the minute - can't remember which one is which price though!

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I like the guy who always shows up in his own stories. Can’t think of his name. Thriller/Adventurer type. Used to buy them for DH and read them before I gave them to him!

I think that's Anthony Horowitz @exLtEveDallas

Hi @Cremately, I had to check with DH in the end, it was Clive Cussler that I liked.