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Sunday, June 17, 2018

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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.

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.

Man has always been involved in storytelling, for the attention of the audience for the storyteller and for the thrill of being helped to understand the world beyond the scope of their senses. The thriller genre is the perfect genre to fulfill both of these, helping to resolve their fears of the strange and unexplained and to fascinate, whether presented orally on in writing.

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.

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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