Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Enjoying The Best Spy Thrillers

By Casandra Cotton


Enjoying the best spy thrillers is the perfect way to escape from the ordinary. Many readers seek out this type of fiction because it transports them away from their mundane lives and into a world of action and adventure. Of course, most people have no real desire to experience this type of danger first hand. Yet reading about the exploits of their favorite hero never looses it appeal.

Authors often create a character who encompasses all their favorite qualities. The hero can be handsome, charismatic and fearless. They are able to move in a world that most of us will never experience, the world of international espionage. The spy thriller is a classic form of literature and can be set in any part of the world. The main character is just as at home in the big city or enjoying a romantic jaunt in the country.

Even when they realise how far fetched the plots are, readers often cannot help but continue. This is all part of the fun and entertainment. Readers have come to expect this from the genre of spy fiction. Indeed, no one wants to read about a character who spends many dreary hours doing surveillance in an eastern block country. Even though this may be closer to the truth.

One device for keeping reader of spy novels hooked is to use exotic locations. Everyone dreams of visiting such places and seeing the sights of beautiful cities. The architecture and landscapes can become part of the plot. Readers can enjoy detailed descriptions of parts of the world they will never visit. Even an arid and inhospitable desert can take on beauty from the pen of a skilled writer.

Many authors use character development as their primary tool. They allow the readers into their hero's mind. This is a compelling device that really works, as many people are intensely curious about the way other people think. Having an opportunity to see a dangerous and exciting life through the eyes of a dangerous espionage agent is the perfect escape.

Sometimes the author uses a more plot motivated style of writing. This approach relies less on the characters and more on non stop action. Some readers enjoy this form of writing better as it moves so fast they find themselves unable to put the book down. It also helps sell many new copies for the author as their fans wait with anticipation for the next volume to come out.

Spy novels can be set in any time period. History lovers really enjoy well written fiction that focuses on a particular time period. They learn about the lives and adventures of people in times as diverse as ancient Egypt to the American revolution. The key to good historical thrillers is attention to detail. Many readers will spot a historically inaccurate point and feel let down by the author.

The best spy thrillers feature characters like James Bond. Someone who has a universal appeal. Women love his good looks and stylish attitude, yet men can also find so many aspects of Bond they can relate to. He is the man they would all love to be, the man who always gets the job done no matter how dangerous and always gets the girl. He faces death with his typically calm and debonair style. He is truly the epitome of the perfect spy.




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