Thriller

 

4. Thriller

The thriller genre generally has a fast-paced storyline and tension and suspense from beginning to end. There are many sub-genres within the thriller genre such as the psychological, political and spy variety to name a few. Some characteristics of the thriller genre include:

• Suspense incorporated throughout the novel

• Plot twists to keep the readers guessing as they read

• Cliffhangers at the end of each chapter that leaves the plotline at a climactic moment in the story

• Ending climax to answer the questions readers build up throughout the story

Example:  Shannon Holmes can't wait to marry the love of her life, Sheldon. They have a date, and all the preparations are in place. Everything is perfect until Shannon finds out that Sheldon has been married for the past seven years and his wife lives in a town only an hour away. She doesn't know what to think or how to feel. All she knows is that she's going to play along in his twisted game in order to find out the truth behind his lies.