About this episode

H.Y. Hanna discusses her latest psychological thriller and the elements that contribute to its suspenseful atmosphere.

USA Today bestselling author H.Y. Hanna joins Alan Petersen to discuss her latest psychological thriller, The Taverna at the Edge of Night. In this episode, they talk about writing atmospheric destination thrillers, using international settings like Greece to build suspense, balancing mystery with emotional tension, and creating stories where paradise hides deadly secrets.

People in this episode

Host: Alan Petersen

Guest: H.Y. Hanna

Topics covered

• psychological thriller
• atmospheric destination thrillers
• international settings
• mystery
• emotional tension
• suspense
• deadly secrets

Keywords

• H.Y. Hanna
• psychological thriller
• The Taverna at the Edge of Night
• Greece
• suspense
• mystery
• emotional tension
• destination thrillers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Taverna at the Edge of Night

Places: Greece

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