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Thriller and Suspense Subgenres

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Techno-thriller

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A subgenre that merges science fiction with thrillers, often focusing on technology and its implications. Example Novel Title: 'Jurassic Park' by Michael Crichton.

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Erotic Thriller

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A subgenre that combines the tension of thrillers with erotic and sexual themes. Example Novel Title: 'Basic Instinct' by Richard Osborne.

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Medical Thriller

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Thrillers that revolve around medical professionals, diseases, and ethical dilemmas in medicine. Example Novel Title: 'Coma' by Robin Cook.

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Adventure Thriller

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Blends the action and adventure genres with the pace and suspense of thrillers. Example Novel Title: 'The Eye of the Tiger' by Wilbur Smith.

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Spy Thriller

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These stories involve espionage and spies, focusing on the intrigue of intelligence and covert operations. Example Novel Title: 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré.

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Eco-Thriller

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These thrillers involve ecological issues and often feature environmentalists as protagonists. Example Novel Title: 'State of Fear' by Michael Crichton.

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Psychological Thriller

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A subgenre that focuses on the unstable emotional states of characters, often exploring their psychologies. Example Novel Title: 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn.

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Disaster Thriller

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Involves large-scale disasters, natural or man-made, threatening the characters and society. Example Novel Title: 'The Day of the Jackal' by Frederick Forsyth.

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Crime Thriller

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Centers around a crime that must be solved, typically involving detectives or other law enforcers. Example Novel Title: 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson.

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Historical Thriller

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Mixes the thrills of the genre with a setting in the past, weaving fiction with historical facts. Example Novel Title: 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco.

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Military Thriller

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Involves military operations, often with a backdrop of war or military conflict. Example Novel Title: 'Red Storm Rising' by Tom Clancy.

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Conspiracy Thriller

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Revolve around the protagonist uncovering a conspiracy, often facing powerful adversaries or a cover-up. Example Novel Title: 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown.

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Political Thriller

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This subgenre deals with political intrigue, corruption, and power struggles. Example Novel Title: 'The Hunt for Red October' by Tom Clancy.

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Legal Thriller

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A subgenre where the legal system plays a central role, often with lawyers or legal battles as the theme. Example Novel Title: 'The Firm' by John Grisham.

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Supernatural Thriller

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This subgenre combines elements of thrillers with supernatural occurrences or beings. Example Novel Title: 'Salem's Lot' by Stephen King.

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