Thriller Novel Quotes

“She must feel like Lucifer’s frigid breath is running down the back of her delicate neck.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“You sound like you’re enjoying my suffering.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“Her growing possessiveness felt both good and bad.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“The verdict got both the fish and me off the hook.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“I watched her undress with moonlight shivering across the room from behind sheer curtains that moved with the currents from the hearth fire.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“I knew I rode a rugged crest of turmoil that might crash on the rocky shore of irrational behavior.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“What the hell, if you are going to roll the dice with Lucifer, I say go the distance.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“Death rides on all of our shoulders from the day we are born.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“I swallowed a sigh since, truthfully, I was glad she found the cabin.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“The final sound of the rifle shot bounced around the lake.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“It was as if we played chess after denying me both bishops and knights.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“The steps leading to the porch looked worn, cracked, and unpainted, ready for a nice hot fire.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“Death is the ultimate test of faith.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“A look of absolute terror locked onto her features.”
― Gabriel F.W. Koch, Death Leaves a Shadow

“The snake you don’t kill today may kill you tomorrow.”
― J.K. Franko, Killing Johnny Miracle

“Fine architecture is man’s tribute to the land it has been built on. So are the untouched, pristine lands he preserves for posterity.”
― Tom Baldwin, Macom Farm

“We are aware of your association with the Russian mafia, Mr. Linkov. Of course, you do not want this publicized. It would mean the end of your diplomatic career, perhaps imprisonment.”
― Karl Braungart, Lost Identity

“You understand, gentlemen,” explained Jabir, “that you are working under my supervision?”
― Karl Braungart, Fatal Identity

“Jesus, I wonder if that sound was our listening receiver falling to the floor.”
― Karl Braungart, Fatal Identity

“When compared with what I have in mind for it, your property is blighted, dangerous, deteriorated, infectious, unhealthy, substandard, crime-infested, and irreparable. Once I have proven that, I will move in, and you will be moved away. You must leave so I can thrive.”
― Tom Baldwin, Macom Farm

“I realized he was on the island when I found this matchbook.”
― Karl Braungart, Counter Identity

“Immediately after that fate-filled evening in May, the phone booth in its entirety had been confiscated by the Homicide Unit as embodying significant criminal evidence of murder. More accurately, though, the booth was like an envelope encapsulating the entire crime scene, including splattered skull fragments.”
― Tom Baldwin, Macom Farm

“There isn’t a time set for Nikulin’s transfer. All we know for now is two Iraqi agents are going to Amsterdam—at least we think it’s that city. And we don’t know when this will occur. I will call you when we find out.”
― Karl Braungart, Lost Identity

“I got the pictures with the names, and they match the passport photos and names from Madrid. How did you get the manager to help?”
― Karl Braungart, Fatal Identity

“A prison cell of silver and silk is still a prison, isolating and solitary.”
― Guy Morris, Swarm

“It was a Thompson submachine gun. She calmly lowered the seat back in place.

She stuck the stock under her left armpit and clutched the front handle.

“Jesus!” I yelled. “Did you always have that there?”

“Yes!”

“What the hell were you waiting for?”

“I was waiting until we got into a jam,” she turned and hefted the Tommy gun rearward. “Cover your ears!”
― Bob Madison, The Lucifer Stone

“So, how’s it lookin’, Detective? Today your lucky day?” “Oh, yeah.” Eddie nodded as he re-read the letter. “Christmas, my birthday, and Valentine’s day combined.”
― JK Franko, Life for Life

“It's hard to get caught if you aren't in possession of what you stole when they catch you.”
― Ashley Elston, First Lie Wins

“He snickers on for a bit longer while I stay speechless and seething. “Now listen to me brother,” he really has a way of making brother sound like a synonym for an imbecile.”
― Akintomiwa Akinnimi, Looking Glass Bullet

“She saw the ghosts of her family home around her moving around in the dust and the light. To her right, a dining room full of people celebrating. In front of her, a figure in the kitchen seemed to be preparing meals. The old piano to her left was occupied by someone singing and playing. She shook her head and blinked fast as everything faded away. Lynn wondered if it was all in her head or if ghosts were really in the house. She blinked again, and their silhouettes disappeared.”
― Eve Tara, Broken Down Ghost Town