Sunday, June 10, 2018

Supernatural Thriller Books For Your Reading Enjoyment

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.

This genre combines the thriller and the supernatural genres. The thriller gives a feeling of suspense and excitement, as well as a degree of anxiety. The supernatural uses certain plot devises to allow a person to believe in the contradiction of the expectations about the natural world. A certain amount of creativity is needed for this speculative fiction to suspend belief in the nature of the world.

Since early times, storytelling has provided a means of gaining attention for the storyteller and an interest in an amazing tale to those listening. These tales serve to help them understand the world beyond their own senses. The thriller genre has helped resolve the fears and provide excitement in discovering things strange and unexplained. This us true whether it is oral or written in delivery method.

With this genre, there is a conflict between two main characters, one of which has a special power. The earliest stories are great examples, those such as in the early tale when a heroic character battles supernatural powers and comes out on top. Combining this and the thriller kept listeners interested in the saga when it was still only an oral tale.

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 were a natural progression from the early stories. This resulted in tales such as that Frankenstein, as well as the Henry James and Edgar Allen Poe tales. This often left the reader to wonder if the character was insane, or if they were under the power of a dark force. This often led to the fear of it happening to them. This made the tale more appealing.

Shape-shifter tales later evolved from this genre. Characters with unnatural characteristics were also involved at this time. They made great visual impact, making them useful for adapting for television or the movie screen. Though it took a suspension of disbelief in the unnatural characteristics, directors knew how to do just that. The viewers ability to suspend disbelief is used by these directors to tell a believable story 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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