Try not to be spooked by these scary lines

Read these creepy sayings curated by the Hubbfi review team, but only if you dare!

Rick Riordan

The real world is where the monsters are.

The Stranger, '30 Days of Night'

That cold ain't the weather. That's death approaching.

Tim Burton

Every day is Halloween, isn't it? For some of us.

William Shakespeare

By the picking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.

C.K. Webb

Sometimes the things in our heads are far worse than anything they could put in books or on film.

Bret Easton Ellis, 'American Psycho'

Is evil something you are? Or is it something you do?

Richard Pryor

I know that if I wasn't scared, something's wrong, because the thrill is what's scary.

Richard Pryor

I know that if I wasn't scared, something's wrong, because the thrill is what's scary.

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Inspiring lines from crime fiction writers

Want to read some really inspirational words from your favourite crime fiction writers? If yes, then take a read through this list curated by the Hubbfi review team.

Crime fiction, especially noir and hardboiled, is the literature of the proletariat. ~Adrian McKinty

There are a number of writers who believe it is their duty to throw as many curve balls at the reader as possible. To twist and twist again. These are the Chubby Checkers of crime fiction and, while I admire the craft, I think that it can actually work against genuine suspense. ~Mark Billingham

I had done 12 little romance books, and I decided I wanted to move into crime fiction. ~Janet Evanovich

I respond very well to rules. If there are certain parameters it’s much easier to do something really good. Especially when readers know what those are. They know what to expect and then you have to wrong-foot them. That is the trick of crime fiction. And readers come to crime and graphic novels wanting to be entertained, or disgusted. ~Denise Mina

Most crime fiction plots are not ambitious enough for me. I want something really labyrinthine with clues and puzzles that will reward careful attention.~Sophie Hannah

I’ve always been drawn to the extremes of human behavior, and crime fiction is a great way to explore the lives and stories of fascinating people. ~Nick Petrie

The best crime stories are not about how cops work on cases. It’s about how cases work on cops. ~Joseph Wambaugh

If you don’t have the time to read, you simply don’t have the tools to write.~Stephen King

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Best Thriller Books of 2021

There is nothing like a thriller to get your pulse racing and keep you turning the pages. There have been a number of exceptional thriller novels over the years, but there are also exciting new ones on sites like Hubbfi. Here are some of the best thriller books of 2021.

Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan

This is the debut novel from Greg Buchanan and it is a thriller that will keep you guessing until the end. When sixteen horse heads are discovered in a field, the detectives have to figure out who was responsible, and why. It is a great story of a small village and a mysterious murderer.

The Imposter by Anna Wharton

Another debut novel, but a different scenario. When Chloe discovers a cold case of a missing girl Angie Kyle, she finds out that she is actually the lodger at her parents house. Chloe learns more about the case, and becomes determined to find out what happened.

A Gambling Man by David Baldacci

Classic thriller writer David Baldacci is back with another tale of crime and murder. This time it is 1940s America, with casinos, gangsters and gamblers. It is his second book featuring former prisoner Aloysius Archer. You can read Baldacci’s other books on sites like Hubbfi.

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Top Thriller Audiobooks

One of the benefits of listening to audiobooks is that you can often find the narration adds another dimension to the story. Many audiobooks such as those on Hubbfi also have multiple narrators that voice different characters. This makes the story come alive as you can hear the difference and imagine the scenarios. Here are some of the top audiobook thrillers you can listen to today.

Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

You get not one, but three narrators with this audiobook which will make the story even better. When a ten year old girl is the victim to something terrible, she relies on a man to help her, but he doesn’t. It leads her to hide in the shadows and try to find out more about him.

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

A group of friends from a peaceful retirement village start to investigate unsolved murders. However, when a local property developer dies, they find themselves dealing with a live case for the first time. Lesley Manville narrates, and has a wonderful way of bringing the characters to life.

The Other People by C J Tudor

This atmospheric story involves Gabe who sees his daughter in the back of a strangers car. Three years later, he is still searching for his daughter, but another woman knows what happened, and is being chased before she can reveal the secret. You can the book version on sites like Hubbfi.

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Great quotes from great thriller writers

Find inspiration in these quotes from crime thriller writers curated by the Hubbfi review team.

Readers have to feel you know what you’re talking about. ~Margaret Murphy

Keep asking ‘Who wants something?’ ‘Why do they need it?’ and ‘What’ll happen if they don’t get it? ~Unknown

A man’s grammar, like Caesar’s wife, should not only be pure, but above suspicion of impurity. ~Edgar Allan Poe

Chapters are shorter than they used to be, and I have to be creative about ways to keep the pace moving: varying my sentence length, making sure each chapter ends on a note of suspense, keeping excess narration to a minimum. ~Joseph Finder

My ideas? Headlines. The human heart. My deepest fears. The inner voice that says: if it scares you, it’ll scare readers too. ~Meg Gardiner

Surprise is when a leader is unexpectedly shot whilst giving a speech. Suspense is when the leader is delivering a speech while an assassin waits in the audience. ~Unknown

I’d have to say that most of my ideas originate with everyday anxieties. What if I forgot to lock the door? What if a horrific crime happened next door? What if my daughter didn’t show up at work? What if I woke up one day and the house was empty? ~Linwood Barclay

Ideas are not the hard part of writing. I have ideas all the time. The challenge is understanding which ideas are the most interesting and powerful and dramatic, and then finding the best way to bring them to life. It’s all in the execution, because the idea is where the work begins, not where it ends. ~Jeff Abbott

If you don’t understand that story is character and not just idea, you will not be able to breathe life into even the most intriguing flash of inspiration. ~Elizabeth George

The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.~Raymond Chandler

You’re looking for your character who’s got the absolute most at stake, and that’s the person who you want your story to be about. ~Daniel Palmer

Keep a plate spinning until the final paragraph. Then let it fall. ~Unknown

Books aren’t written, they’re rewritten. Including your own. It is one of the hardest things to accept, especially after the seventh rewrite hasn’t quite done it… ~Michael Crichton

You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page. ~Jodi Picoult

When you’re editing write the following words onto a Post-it note in big red letters and stick it on your monitor: ‘Who Cares?’. If something has no bearing on the story, leave it out. ~Stuart MacBride

If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word. ~Margaret Atwood

The best advice is the simplest. Write what you love. And do it everyday. There’s only one way to learn how to write, and that’s to write. ~Steve Berry

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Great horror quotes from thrilling horrors

Make sure your doors are locked when you read through these chilling horror quotes selected by the Hubbfi review team.

“Never talk to strangers. If someone ever tries to take you, fight with everything you have. Scream as loud as you can. (He’d never told her what to do if the man was too strong and there was no one to hear her screaming.)”

—Ink and Bone, Lisa Unger

“Have you ever heard a newborn cry as it awakes from a nightmare?” the Long Walker asked. Petty was too stunned by its question to reply. “A newborn, only a few days old,” it went on. “They have nightmares, but not as you would understand. Their minds are unformed, as was your own at that age. A newborn baby can still see the world behind the world, you see? The world where my daddy lives, and me and a few others like us. They can still see us. That’s why they scream as they do.”

—Little Heaven, Nick Cutter

“How do I know you’ll keep your word?” asked Coraline.

“I swear it,” said the other mother. “I swear it on my own mother's grave.”

“Does she have a grave?” asked Coraline.

“Oh yes,” said the other mother. “I put her in there myself. And when I found her trying to crawl out, I put her back.”

—Coraline, Neil Gaiman

“But I’ll tell you something, Father; you give me Regan’s identical twin: same face, same voice, same smell, same everything down to the way she dots her i’s, and still I’d know in a second that it wasn’t really her! I’d know it! I’d know it in my gut and I’m telling you I know that thing upstairs is not my daughter! I know it! I know!”

—The Exorcist, William Peter Blatty

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All-Time Best Thriller Novels

You can find many books in the thriller genre, many of them are well written and contain a good storyline. However, there are a few that have become widely known as the best in their genre. Many of them are in the catalogue on Hubbfi, which you should check out. Here are some of the all-time best thriller novels.

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Many people will know this title from the movie that it was adapted from, but reading the novel adds more to the character and gives you a different perspective. Patricia Highsmith has written five novels featuring Tom Ripley, who is intelligent, yet ruthless and amoral. They are also available on Hubbfi.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Another book that was successfully adapted into a movie, Gone Girl is a twisting tale that will keep you guessing until the final page. Gillian Flynn has written other novels with this dark aspect to them, and she captures the imagination with each one.

Enduring Love by Ian McEwan

McEwan takes a love story and turns it on its head in this novel. With a heart-stopping opening to a daring rescue which leads to an obsession, this book has all the ingredients of a page-turner.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey

Arguably one of the best movies in modern history, this book was, and still is, the guide by which other thrillers are gauged. It is inspired by the experiences writer Kesey had in the 1950s as an orderly in a mental health facility. It tells the sometimes uncomfortable story of the life of those inside the facility, and their need to express themselves.

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Top Thriller Novels for Kids

Teenagers love thriller novels as much as humans do, however, many of the adult ones are too graphic for that age group. However, there are a number of authors that write amazing thrillers for the teenage market. Here are some of the top thriller novels for kids that you can find on Hubbfi.

I’m Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall

This story involves 16-year-old Jess Cooper who finds herself alone in the Canadian wilderness after her father is murdered. Can she survive the climate as well as her fathers killers? Though there are graphic depictions of murder, it is tailored to a younger audience.

Legend, Book 1 by Marie Lu

Set in a dystopian world that was once Los Angeles, Day is an outlaw, while June is being groomed for leadership. However, when June’s brother is killed, the clues point to Day. Things don’t get easier when they eventually meet. This first book is available on Hubbfi.

Need by Joelle Charbonneau

A new secret social media network sounds exciting when Kaylee Dunham and her friend Nate are introduced to it. However, it soon transpires that this network is something more. In exchange for getting your ‘Need’ fulfilled, people are expected to complete a clandestine challenge. These challenges start out easy, but quickly become more dangerous until people start getting killed.

If you like the sound of these thriller novels, then you will love the others that are available on sites like Hubbfi. Check out their catalogue today.

Thriller Audiobooks Written by Women

Audiobooks have become one of the best ways to enjoy your favorite books. If you don’t have time to read, then audiobooks such as those found on Hubbfi can be invaluable because you can listen to them while working or driving to and from the office. March has also seen international women’s day, so what better way to celebrate than looking at female thriller writers. Here are some of the top thriller audiobooks written by women.

The Darkest Evening - Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves has won critical acclaim for her Vera Stanhope series of novels. The Darkest Evening is the fictional detective’s ninth adventure and is available on Hubbfi. It sees Stanhope caught up in a traditional country house thriller, but with a c twist.

Date With Danger - Julia Chapman

If you love cozy crime thrillers then the Dales Detective Agency novels will be exactly what you are looking for. The series features detective duo, Samson O’Brien and Delilah Metcalfe as they face murders set against spectacular landscapes. This book centers around what appears to be a routine health and safety investigation. However, it quickly transpires that there is more hidden beneath the surface.

Blood and Sugar - Laura Shephard-Robinson

If you like your thrillers set in times past, then this novel by Laura Shephard-Robinson has just what you need. Set in 1781, this thriller features Captain Harry Corsham as he investigates a body that has been tortured and left on a hook in London Dock.

These are just a few of the audiobooks on Hubbfi that are vibrant thrillers written by women. Why not take a look at the collection and see what will become your next audiobook?

Best New Thriller Audiobooks in 2021

Although 2021 is barely four months old, there have already been a number of top thriller books that have made their way onto audiobooks. This range of thrillers can be found on Hubbfi along with many others in the genre for you to enjoy. Here are the best new thriller audiobooks in 2021 so far.

A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn

Lovers of period thrillers will enjoy this audiobook set in London in 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are tasked with preventing a Royal scandal after Prince Albert Victor becomes entwined with the actions of a vicious serial killer.

The Last Agent by Robert Dugoni

Spy thrillers are always a popular choice for readers on Hubbfi and this novel by award-winning author Robers Dugoni follows on in that vein. Charles Jenkins is a former spy who recovered from a Russian operation that went wrong. The retired operative finds out that a woman in a Russian prison may be the person who once risked her life for him, so decides to go and get her back.

Trust No One by Debra Webb

In a modern-day thriller, Detective Kerri Devlin has to not only investigate a double homicide and a missing woman but also deal with a strained relationship with her ex-husband and teenage daughter. The investigation quickly leads to a more sinister series of events that will prove dangerous for Devlin and her partner.

These are just a few of the new best-selling thrillers available on Hubbfi. Check out their range of audiobooks and see where the next adventure leads.

Adventure-Filled Audiobooks Suitable for Family Road Trips

Audiobooks provide readers with an adventure experience that can make their road trip a memorable one. They draw you to a world that you can never imagine. Here are some of the best adventure-filled audiobooks that Hubbfi offers.

Stone Mattress - Margaret Atwood

Atwood’s Stone Mattress is a collection of short stories that flew a little under the radar. Comedy Rob Delaney is one of the many outstanding performers in this adventure audiobook. You will get to explore a hilarious, fun, and adventure experience when you listen to Stone Mattress.

Going Bovine - Libba Bray

This audiobook follows the story of a 69-year-old man called Cameron Smith, who is about to die. He had not planned to be diagnosed with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease. Stranded and hopeless, he decides to let his spirit go to heaven until an angel arrives to tell her otherwise. Cameron doesn’t know if he’s hallucinating. Dulcie, the angel, promises him a cure, but he has to go on a journey to find it. He sets off on a trip to seek treatment and some answers.

Flaming Iguanas - Erika Lopez

Tomato Rodriguez and Magdalena Perez are revving up their motorcycles for an ocean-to-ocean road trip. They tear down highways, fuel up at truck stops, and learn several life lessons along the way. The journey is everything that you can ever dream of out of a road trip, from clear illustrations along the trip’s path.

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Best eBooks That You Should Read to Your Children

In a world full of distractions, it is essential to expose your kid to reading adventure-based eBooks. These eBooks encourage expose your kids to different cultures and help them develop creativity. Check out some of the best adventure-themed eBooks for kids.

The Wishing Spell - Chris Colfer

Alex and Conner Bailey have just lost their father, but their life turns out to be magical when their globe-trotting grandma gives them the book The Land of the Stories. With an unquenchable curiosity, the twins sink themselves into this enchanting book’s pages. They discover a land that they have never seen before.

The Secret of Platform - Eva Ibbotson

Under a London train station, a corridor leads to an island where humans, mermaids, hags, and other mysterious creatures live together in harmony. Mrs. Trottle, an evil woman, kidnaps the island’s baby prince and decides to raise him as her own. This left the entire community in despair. With the help of a rescue team, the baby is found and taken to his parents. Get this eBook at Hubbfi.

Nim’s Island - Wendy Orr

A girl named Nim and her scientist father lives on a deserted island with the Swiss Family Robinson. They have no option but to use solar panels for power, email, and cellphones. Nim’s scientist father sails off for three days to study plankton and disappears. In despair, Nim uses all her skills to try and find him. She also gets help from an email pal, iguana, and a sea lion.

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Five fascinating facts about A Discovery of Witches

January 2021 sees the launch of the second series of A Discovery of Witches, the popular TV series based on Deborah Harkness's books. The first series received rave reviews, and the follow-up has been hugely anticipated. Here are some facts you need to know about A Discovery of Witches.

1. The story centers around Diana Bishop, a history of science professor who works at Yale University. When Bishop discovers a long-lost manuscript, it awakens powers in her that he has tried to suppress. She has known she is a witch since childhood but has tried to put that part of her life behind her parents' death.

2. The first series aired in November 2018 on Sky One in the UK. Warner Brothers had previously acquired the film rights to the books in 2011, but the project has not made it past the development stage.

3. Diana Bishop's role is played by Australian actress Teresa Palmer, whose previous credits include the films Bedtime Stories, The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Hacksaw Ridge. The part of geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont is played by English actor Matthew Goode, who has previously appeared in The Crown and Downton Abbey.

4. A Discovery of Witches the first book in the All Souls trilogy by Harkness. It was first published in 2011 and was followed by Shadow of Night in 2012 and The Book of Life in 2014.

5. Harness was also a writer for the first series and worked as a producer.

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Key ingredients of a killer horror novel

Writing a good horror novel is about more than just giving readers a few jumps. Here are some key elements to writing a killer horror novel.

Characters

First of all, you need realistic characters so readers will identify with them. Many horror stories will involve some sort of supernatural elements, so having ordinary, down-to-earth characters will emphasize the unreal nature of their situation.

Readers need to feel some sort of emotion towards a character and have an investment in their fate, good or bad.

Fear

Sounds like a given, but a horror novel needs to scare its readers, but how do you do this? Often an over-reliance on gore and violence. Very often the most effective fear is the fear of the unknown.

There is nothing more terrifying than the feeling of helplessness. That’s why authors will often using dark or supernatural powers to engender fear in their readers. They put characters in a position of not knowing what to do or what they’re dealing with.

Storyline

Like any form of fiction, a horror novel needs to have a good story. Authors can play about a bit with reality and use fantasy and supernatural elements, but the story must have its internal logic. There are some well-worn horror storylines that imaginative authors will try to subvert and bring a fresh take on, but you must always remember, first and foremost, to tell a good story.

Nail the ending

It doesn’t have to be a happy one, but it does have to be memorable. Don’t cop out and put it all down to a bad dream by one of the main characters. A great ending will take a reader’s breath away and leave them wanting more.

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A couple of fresh frights to look out for in 2021

Horror fans are in for a few treats in 2021 with the rebooting of some old favorites and fresh new scares set to hit the big screen. Here are a couple of new horror movies to look out for in 2021.

Candyman

The original Candyman movie was based on a short story by Clive Barker called The Forbidden from his collection Books of Blood. The 2021 version is the fourth movie in the Candyman series, but is intended to be a direct sequel to the first film released in 1992.

The movie is written by Jordan Peele, who won a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for his acclaimed horror flick Get Out. It is directed by Nia DaCosta and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Colman Domingo.

The old Cabrini Green neighborhood where Candyman first appeared when people said his name five times in front of a mirror has now become gentrified and is now home to s Anthony McCoy and his girlfriend Briann Cartwright. However, the history of the area soon catches up with them and threatens to unleash a whole new world of horror.

Spiral: From the Book of Saw

From the well-worn slasher franchise comes a new installment with a surprising star. Spiral not only stars Chris Rock, but the well-known comedian and comic actors was involved in coming up with the concept.

Rock plays detective Zeke Banks in a movie which is sure to guarantee the gory violence and suspense of previous Saw incarnations.

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The books that scared the top horror writers

Horror writers make their living out of creating gruesome and frightening characters and scenarios, but do they ever get scared? It seems that many of them do and although a lot of famous horror writers have drawn inspiration from classic horror novels, they have also confessed to being spooked by them.

Here are a few examples:

Anne Rice

Best known as the author of Interview with the Vampire, Rice also wrote the Vampire Chronicle series of books, so is well-versed in the genre. However, she confessed to not being able to finish perhaps the most famous vampire novel of them all – Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Rice told The Guardian in 2019: “This so scared, so shocked, so horrified me, that I abandoned the book and took it back to the library. I have not, to this day, read Dracula in its entirety.”

Ruth Ware

In a Dark, Dark Wood is every bit the psychological horror-thriller the title suggests, but its author Ruth Ware isn’t immune to the frights herself. The book that most gave Ware the chills was Shirley Jackson’s classic The Haunting of Hill House. Ware says: “It has one of the best and most unsettling opening paragraphs I’ve ever read. It sets the tone for a book in which Jackson rarely gives the reader a moment’s respite – what begins with a creeping sense of unease, mounts eventually to sheer terror.”

Stephen King

You would think that the master of modern horror writing would not get scared, but he confesses to struggling to settle down at night after reading one particular book. The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters forced King to admit that “Several sleepless nights are guaranteed.” Scaring Stephen King is one huge seal of approval.

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5 Ebooks That Will Help You Be a Better Entrepreneur

It doesn't matter how long you have been in business, you have to keep learning. Finding the right information that you require can be a difficult task. Here is a list of ebooks that will help you grow your entrepreneurial skills and your enterprise.

Seth Godin - Unleashing the Ideavirus

It's not easy to come up with effective marketing strategies. Seth Godin has made it easy by providing strategies that you can use in the digital world. The book is filled with the latest marketing ideas that are practical.

The Happy Startup School - Four Steps to a Happy Startup

Want to turn your zeal into profit? This book has useful content that includes how to draft a business plan, determining your purpose as an organization, knowing your clients, and more ways of loving your business.

Erica Nicole - 50 Ways to Plan for Small Business Success

Erica Nicole, the founder of YFS Magazine, has compiled a book packed with results-oriented tips. With advice from leading entrepreneurs, you can create a workable plan for your company.

Francesco Cirillo -The Pomodoro Technique

Both productivity and time management skills go hand in hand. Try the unique ways presented in this book if you struggle with any of the two.

Leo Babuta-Focus

The author Leo Babuta shares his central beliefs about reducing stress in your life and how to become a Zen. The author's habits are perplexing.

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