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15 June 2018

The Special Traits Of Supernatural Thriller Books

By Donna Gibson


Every genre of books have certain characteristics that both readers and writers can identify. This lets them know what to expect in that genre. Though it is a different genre, supernatural thriller books combine the characteristics of two genres that give them an extra excitement. This often leads to many loyal followers.

The thriller portion of these books are defined by the feelings of suspense and excitement they instill in the reader. They also elicit feelings of anxiety. The supernatural portion uses plot devices to cause belief in the contradictions of the natural world and expectations about it. It is speculative, and demands a certain amount of creativity to be able to do suspend belief in the natural 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.

With this genre, there is a conflict between two main characters, one of which has a special power. The earliest stories are great examples, those such as in the early tale when a heroic character battles supernatural powers and comes out on top. Combining this and the thriller kept listeners interested in the saga when it was still only an oral tale.

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 were a natural progression from the early stories. This resulted in tales such as that Frankenstein, as well as the Henry James and Edgar Allen Poe tales. This often left the reader to wonder if the character was insane, or if they were under the power of a dark force. This often led to the fear of it happening to them. This made the tale more appealing.

Tales of shape-shifters and other unnatural characters naturally evolved from the tales of this genre. These characters had a strong visual image, making them great for adapting for television and the movies. Though the viewer is asked to suspend their disbelief about these things, directors know how to handle this and still tell a believable tale. They make use of the viewers ability to suspend disbelief and get a thrill and excitement.

The numbers of authors proliferate for this genre, but that doesn't overcome the old authors. Many of the old tales are still enjoyed today, in addition to the new authors. Writers are instructed to go back and study these older authors to learn the technique. Though a fun genre in which to read, it is one of the most difficult to write. But, somehow, writers continue to lead the reader into this strange world with an accepting belief.




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