A crime thriller is a synthesis of the crime genre and the thriller genre. Crime novels traditionally focus on a criminal who apprehends-often by law or justice. Thematically, the best crime books often circle theme of good vs. evil and the notion that wrong deeds must be avenged. It all started with Senecan drama of revenge- tragedy and also with some of the nail biting dramas of Shakespeare. Thriller novels devote most of their focus in creating suspense. The antagonist is established early on, and the protagonist must work to stop them from doing evil.

‘State of Terror’ by Hillary Rodham Clinton****

State of Terror

State of Terror follows a novice Secretary of state who has joined the administration of her rival. A series of terrorist attacks throws the global order into disarray, and the secretary is tasked with assembling a team to unravel the deadly conspiracy. A scheme carefully designed to take advantage of an American government dangerously out of touch and out of power in places where it counts the most. This high stake thriller of international intrigue features behind-the-scenes global drama informed by details only an insider could know.