ThrillerFest09 Pics: Day 1

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Author of Prime Time, Hank Ryan Phillippi, leads Alafair Burke, Kate White, David Hosp, Julie Kramer and Jeff Buick in answering the question, “Is the job a requirement?”

Back row, L-R: Hank Ryan Phillippi and Jeff Buick. Front row, L-R, Alafair Burke, Kate White, David Hosp and Julie Kramer

Ryan Brown, author of the upcoming Zombie thriller, PLAY DEAD, with his proud mother, Sandra Brown.

James Rollins talks with the legendary author of COMA, Robin Cook, in front of the packed Manhattan Ballroom at ThrillerFest09

Robin Cook and Jim Rollins

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Jeffery Deaver and Andrew Grant talk about the many ways technology can twist a plot. The twisted minds of Deaver, moderator, Matt Richtel and Lee Child, had the room in stitches.

Gayle Lynds hosts “Ask the CIA: Insights from the Undercover Life”, with three representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency.

Mark Tavani of Ballantine Books and Bob Gussin, founder of Oceanview Publishing give insight into the ways authors can cultivate healthier relationships with publishers.

Linda McFall is looking for a “…big, juicy, sexy, romantic thriller. Really sexy.” and David Highfill wants a “…big, fat, southern historical.”

Steve Berry and Katherine Neville

Toni Kelich and Daniel Tejeda with author Dakota Banks

Janice Gable-Bashman and Douglas Preston

James Rollins, man of many talents, shows off his photography moves.

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