Here are entered collections of fiction whose prime purpose is to produce a feeling of frightened anticipation and which characteristically involve crime, intrigue and violent action.

URI: <http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh98004883#concept>

Type: Topical Term

Alternate Labels: Suspense tales; Tales, Suspense; Thrillers (Fiction)

Broader Terms:

• Fiction

Narrower Terms:

• Gothic fiction (Literary genre)

Sources:

• Highsmith, P. Plotting and writing suspense fiction, 1981.
• Jute, A. Writing a thriller, 1994: p. 10 (defined as a narrative wherein the reader experiences a vicarious thrill by identifying with both the deeds of high daring performed by the hero and the dangers to which s/he is exposed)
• Chambers 20th cent., 1993 (Thriller: a sensational or exciting story, esp. one about crime and detection)
• GSAFD Subcommittee definition, June 11, 1998 (Suspense fiction: used for works whose prime purpose is to produce a feeling of frightened anticipation)
• Olderr, S. Olderr's fiction, 1991 (Thrillers: works desig. to hold the reader's interest by the use of swift and cont. action, intrigue, suspense and adventure)
• LC database, Sept. 28, 2005 (ti: Tales of suspense)

Created: 2005-09-29

Last Modified: 2006-05-26 13:43:31

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