By Paula Barron
For more than a century popular fiction has been read, reread and read again. Of all the genres of widely read novels the best spy thrillers are surely the most well-liked. Its readership is widely diverse and covers the spectrum of all ages, cultures and both genders. It is the type of book that once started is not put down until the last page is turned. The authors are from far and wide and know how to spin a good tale and capture their reader's attention. Some have learnt the intricacies of spying on a personal basis and have woven their stories around their firsthand knowledge.
The film industry has played a big role in boosting and promoting interest in spies and suspense. Many world bestselling books have forever been commemorated through block buster movie renditions. In some instances playing a leading role in one of these movies has been the making of an actor. In the case of Sean Connery it took him a long time to shake off the 007 type casting.
The film industry has played a big role in boosting and promoting interest in spies and suspense. Many world bestselling books have forever been commemorated through block buster movie renditions. In some instances playing a leading role in one of these movies has been the making of an actor. In the case of Sean Connery it took him a long time to shake off the 007 type casting.
The list of authors quoted by various publications as the most popular and famous for this type of genre is wide and varied. It ranges from the Baroness Orczy who wrote the Scarlet Pimpernel in 1903 to Jeffery Deaver who has written the latest James Bond novel Carte Blanche published in 2011. Annually there is a multitude of spy novels published. World-wide these prolific authors have millions of faithful followers who slavishly follow the exploits, antics and lives of their favorite spies.
The fiction hero who continues to lead this genre long after its creator has passed away is 007. Ian Fleming the author was himself a spy for a period and many believe that much of Bond's and his exploits are based on true events. The Ian Fleming Foundation regularly commissions renowned authors to write new books with 007 as the main character.
The list may vary from the written word to film but spies such as Bond, Bourne and George Smilely remain popular with both mediums. John Buchan's The Thirty-Nine Steps was a thrilling tale. It has been accorded the honor of being one of the forerunners on which the later famous spies were based.
Added to these must be the names of authors of the caliber of Ira Levin, Forsythe, Follett, Len Deighton and Graham Greene. Although there are some excellent suspense movies that are not gleaned from books many scriptwriters have taken their inspiration from these written works. Classics such as Ipcress File, Charade, Three Days of the Condor and North By Northwest continue to thrill audience decades after they were first screened.
Men and women of all ages find this type of book a must read on a regular basis. Authors both new and established cater to this demand and the annual launches of newly published books are awaited with baited breathe. The plots and counter plots at times become extremely involved and this is one mystery genre where the butler is not the guilty party.
The fiction hero who continues to lead this genre long after its creator has passed away is 007. Ian Fleming the author was himself a spy for a period and many believe that much of Bond's and his exploits are based on true events. The Ian Fleming Foundation regularly commissions renowned authors to write new books with 007 as the main character.
The list may vary from the written word to film but spies such as Bond, Bourne and George Smilely remain popular with both mediums. John Buchan's The Thirty-Nine Steps was a thrilling tale. It has been accorded the honor of being one of the forerunners on which the later famous spies were based.
Added to these must be the names of authors of the caliber of Ira Levin, Forsythe, Follett, Len Deighton and Graham Greene. Although there are some excellent suspense movies that are not gleaned from books many scriptwriters have taken their inspiration from these written works. Classics such as Ipcress File, Charade, Three Days of the Condor and North By Northwest continue to thrill audience decades after they were first screened.
Men and women of all ages find this type of book a must read on a regular basis. Authors both new and established cater to this demand and the annual launches of newly published books are awaited with baited breathe. The plots and counter plots at times become extremely involved and this is one mystery genre where the butler is not the guilty party.
The list may vary from the written word to film but spies such as Bond, Bourne and George Smilely remain popular with both mediums. John Buchan's The Thirty-Nine Steps was a thrilling tale. It has been accorded the honor of being one of the forerunners on which the later famous spies were based.
Added to these must be the names of authors of the caliber of Ira Levin, Forsythe, Follett, Len Deighton and Graham Greene. Although there are some excellent suspense movies that are not gleaned from books many scriptwriters have taken their inspiration from these written works. Classics such as Ipcress File, Charade, Three Days of the Condor and North By Northwest continue to thrill audience decades after they were first screened.
Men and women of all ages find this type of book a must read on a regular basis. Authors both new and established cater to this demand and the annual launches of newly published books are awaited with baited breathe. The plots and counter plots at times become extremely involved and this is one mystery genre where the butler is not the guilty party.
But the best spy thrillers most often listed in surveys remain that of James Bond and Jason Bourne. Interesting to note that they both have initials JB. Coincidence or is there a possible suspense tale in that. As each generation become readers of suspense fiction suspense they draw new followers. Judging by the wealth of choice available this style of writing and movie is alive and well.
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Added to these must be the names of authors of the caliber of Ira Levin, Forsythe, Follett, Len Deighton and Graham Greene. Although there are some excellent suspense movies that are not gleaned from books many scriptwriters have taken their inspiration from these written works. Classics such as Ipcress File, Charade, Three Days of the Condor and North By Northwest continue to thrill audience decades after they were first screened.
Men and women of all ages find this type of book a must read on a regular basis. Authors both new and established cater to this demand and the annual launches of newly published books are awaited with baited breathe. The plots and counter plots at times become extremely involved and this is one mystery genre where the butler is not the guilty party.
But the best spy thrillers most often listed in surveys remain that of James Bond and Jason Bourne. Interesting to note that they both have initials JB. Coincidence or is there a possible suspense tale in that. As each generation become readers of suspense fiction suspense they draw new followers. Judging by the wealth of choice available this style of writing and movie is alive and well.
About the Author:
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