Sunday, 17 June 2018

The Special Traits Of Supernatural Thriller Books

By Donna Gibson


Whether you are a reader, a writer, or both, different genres of books have certain characteristics that give you an idea of what to expect. Supernatural thriller books combine a couple of genres to define a genre that has strong supporters that demand quality reading. Many authors in this genre command a loyal following.

This genre combines the thriller and the supernatural genres. The thriller gives a feeling of suspense and excitement, as well as a degree of anxiety. The supernatural uses certain plot devises to allow a person to believe in the contradiction of the expectations about the natural world. A certain amount of creativity is needed for this speculative fiction to suspend belief in the nature of the world.

Since the beginning of time man has been storytellers, basking in the attention of storytelling, and, for those listening, being thrilled to have someone lead them to understand the world past their own senses. The thriller genre of storytelling, whether written or oral, has helped mankind resolve their fear and excitement in the strange and unexplained.

The conflict of two main characters, one with a special power, is typical of this genre. Earlier tales are great examples, with a main character battling a lesser character with special powers. The heroic character always comes out as the leader. Though only told orally, this type tale with the thriller traits keep the listener interested in the saga to the very end.

Early tales had elements of the supernatural for reader enjoyment, involving the reader in the ongoing tale. There was the story of man battling the supernatural, with man being the winner frequently. It involved ghosts, witches, and curses to keep the reader involved and excited when reading, motivating the reader to follow the character and gaining insight into their very actions.

Gothic tales was an eventual evolution from these tales. Such tales evolved as that of Frankenstein and the Henry James tales. Edgar Allen Poe was also a result of these tales. His tales left one wondering if the tale was about an insane person or one under the influence of some dark force. This led to the fear that it could happen to them, making the thrill even more appealing.

This genre later evolved into tales involving shape-shifters and other unnatural characters. The tales became stories of characters that made a great visual image, leading to their being useful for adaptation for television and screen. The viewer has to suspend disbelief in order to enjoy the story. But, directors are knowledgeable about how much the viewer can handle and still believe in the story. They play upon that willingness to suspend disbelief to tell a somewhat believable tale to thrill and excite the viewer.

Though the number of authors entering this genre is growing, they can't do away with the old tales, many of which are still enjoyed today. Many writers follow the advice to study the older authors to refine the technique of writing this kind of tale. It is a very enjoyable genre, but it is very difficult to write. However, authors seem to continue to take the reader into a strange world while overcoming their disbelief.




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