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    Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 8

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    Genre Deep Dives
    Most Read Action/Adventure Stories since Deep Dive 7

    Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction
    focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges.  Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill.
    Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Adventure
    Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration
    Circumnavigation by C James Complete Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete ARROW by CLJobe Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold Shadow Effect by kbois Complete Clovers End by Wolffang Long-Term Hold Denied by Cia Complete Let the Music Play by C James Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Spirit Wolves by kbois Complete Top 2 Most Read Action/Adventure - Disaster
    Stories centered around disaster, usually natural but it can be artificial. The disaster itself can be on a global level or extremely localized, imposing peril on only the central characters. Examples from the popularized disaster movie genre include Armageddon, Earthquake, Knowing, The Core, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Towering Inferno
    The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete Weather Together by Inkognito In Process Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Historical Adventure
    Takes place in a specific historical period or features historical events. Often includes elements of historical fiction and may involve real historical figures. Ex Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
    Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process Millennium by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete Streak by Mark Arbour Complete Poor Man's Son by Mark Arbour Complete Top 0 Most Read Action/Adventure - Martial Arts
    Stories centered around martial arts.  Also popularized by ‘Kung Fu movies’, the primary focus of martial arts stories are the physical fight scenes peppered throughout. Movie examples include Enter the Dragon, Drunken Master, Mortal Kombat, and The Karate Kid
    No stories Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Nautical
    action adventure with a sea-based setting.  Examples: Treasure Island, Pirates of the Caribbean
    Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete Frontier by quokka Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy
    lighter-hearted spy - Sort of a Alex Rider and some of the earlier James Bond movies
    CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's War by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Complete Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete Carter's Breach by Topher Lydon Complete Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Carter's Order by Topher Lydon In Process Top 5 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy-Fi
    Spy with Sci-Fi mixed in. This is usually a more technologically advanced situation that most people's every day life.  Think Enemy of the State, James Bond Moonraker, Jason  Bourne
    La Tombola by drsawzall Complete Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete I Spy With My Little Eye by Myr Complete Dragon Tales by Xfighter1984 Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Super Hero
    Emphasis on action sequences, but with a sci-fi or fantasy element and often capes and costumes. (Unless you listen to Edna Node of The Incredibles (No capes!))
    Running for Home by Lux Apollo Long-Term Hold Holding Back by Thorn Wilde Complete Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Long-Term Hold Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold The X-Men Chronicles by Matthew Jacob Long-Term Hold The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Complete The Son of Bat by Solus Magus Long-Term Hold Palingenesis by frozenphenix Complete Tangled Web by PatrickOBrien Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Swashbuckler
    Emphasis on action sequences, but usually with a sword in hand.  Tends to cross over with historical nautical action adventures.  Examples: Zorro and Pirates of the Caribbean.
    Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
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    Western Deep Dive 7

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Western Stories Since Western Deep Dive 6
    Top 0 Most Read Western - Western - Alternative History
    Challenge or subvert the traditional conventions of the genre by providing a more nuanced and critical perspective on the historical events and characters. They might question the morality of certain actions or depict Native American perspectives more accurately.
    No stories Top 0 Most Read Western - Crime Western
    Combine Western themes with the conventions of mystery or crime genres. They may involve detectives or lawmen solving crimes in a Western setting.
    No stories Top 0 Most Read Western - Outlaws and Bandits
    Focus on the perspective of outlaws or antiheroes rather than traditional lawmen. They may explore the motivations and struggles of those on the wrong side of the law.
    No stories Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West
    Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs)
    GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away Top 2 Most Read Western - Western Historical
    Classic Old West story.  This is an 'old west' story with focus on 'old west' tropes, versus the Historical Western, which is focused on more historical accuracy while being set in the West.
    Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Modern
    Set in a more recent time period or even the present day, these Westerns explore the enduring themes of the genre in a contemporary context.
    Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete Maverick Cattle Company by reddirtwriter Complete Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete Wrangler Butts by reddirtwriter Complete Lariats and Lacrosse Sticks by reddirtwriter Long-Term Hold Growing Josh by reddirtwriter Complete Lem by Milos Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Romance
    Western with Romantic elements vs the Romantic Western that is a romance story with a western setting.
    Change of Heart by sojourn Complete Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete Forever My Love by vanalas Complete A Love to Last by vanalas Complete Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete Top 0 Most Read Western - Western Sci-Fi
    Western with sci-fi elements - think Cowboys & Aliens or Wild Wild West
    No stories
  24. Myr

    Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 7

    By Myr,


    Genre Deep Dives
    Top Read Thriller/Suspense Stories Since Deep Dive 6
    Top 2 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller
    thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world.  Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm
    Neon by William King Temporary Hold Journey To Proxima Centauri b by Lee Wilson Complete Top 5 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage
    The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents and espionage. Part action-adventure and part thriller, spy stories often follow a government agent racing against the clock to thwart a big attack or uncover an enemy's plans in order to save lives—sometimes even the world. Common tropes - agent driven of some agency or another, a feeling of big brother watching, time limits, and possibly deadly love interests.
    CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete Encrypted by Jeff Burton Temporary Hold Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Top 8 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Historical Thriller
    thrillers where the action and intrigue take place in an earlier time period.
    Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete The Exchange Students by paren01 Complete The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete The History of British Currency - A Brief Introduction by Refugium Complete Top 6 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Legal Thriller
    is a type of crime fiction genre that focuses on the preceding of the investigation, with particular reference to the impacts on courtroom proceedings and the lives of characters. Ex: Runaway Jury
    Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete The Scandal by FV2112 In Process Unhappy New Year’s Day by Lee Wilson Complete Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete A Lunatic's Hostages by Lee Wilson Complete Working Down The List by Lee Wilson Complete Top 4 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Medical Thriller
    a sub-genre of mystery novels, and they have mysteries that center around medical procedures, diseases, injuries, and medical facilities.
    Doctor Carlo and Brandon by Lee Wilson Complete Doctor Noonan-Martin, Miracle Worker? by Lee Wilson Complete Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete Top 7 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Military Thriller
    often shares elements with techno thriller, but with a plot that is more focused on military objectives or technologies. Main characters are typically military personnel, and the narrative is often global in scope. Many things Tom Clancy
    Kombat Kids by GhostRyder15 Complete In the Shadow of the Dragon by JamesSavik Complete Attack and Response by GhostRyder15 Author Passed Away Soft Shadows by E K Stokes Complete Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Long-Term Hold The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete Top 8 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Political Thriller
    is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of a political power struggle. They usually involve various extra-legal plots, designed to give political power to someone, while their opponents try to stop them. They can involve national or international political scenarios. Anything Tom Clancy
    CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor by dkstories Complete Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete Consulate Boy by quokka Complete The Conversation by dkstories Complete The People's House by Altimexis Complete Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Psychological Thriller
    emphasizes the psychological condition of the hero that presents obstacles to his objective, rather than the action. Some psychological thrillers are also about complicated stories that try to deliberately confuse the audience, often by showing them only the same confusing or seemingly nonsensical information that the hero gains
    How I Live Now by D.K. Daniels Complete Inherited by lomax61 Complete Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete On the Strawberry Moon by J92 Complete Subconscious Mind by Zuri Complete Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Complete Encrypted by Jeff Burton Temporary Hold A Bad Education by CasualWanderer82 Complete The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Supernatural Thriller
    Thriller using paranormal as the driving fear. Ex: Poltergeist, Amityville Horror.
    Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed by Bill W Complete Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes by Bill W Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Trophy Cub by Grumpy Bear Complete Savage Beasts by Grumpy Bear Complete Serpent Mound by Grumpy Bear Complete It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold Gods and Ancients by Grumpy Bear Long-Term Hold Top 10 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Suspense
    Stories that provide a bit of mystery action, that doesn't amp it up to 11 as a thriller
    Circumnavigation by C James Complete Breakdown by Archangel_of_Pain Complete The Long Way by DomLuka Complete Clovers End by Wolffang Long-Term Hold Let the Music Play by C James Complete GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away My Only Escape by Comicality Complete The Secret Life of Billy Chase by Comicality Complete The Kandric Saga by Kyle Aarons Long-Term Hold For the Love by C James Complete Top 7 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Techno Thriller
    story whose theme is usually technology, or the danger behind the technology people use, including the threat of cyber terrorism such as State of Fear.
    Goon by dkstories Complete In the Shadow of the Dragon by JamesSavik Complete Do Over by dkstories Complete Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete Let's Do It by dkstories Complete Doing It Right by dkstories Complete The Flash of Brilliance by W_L Complete
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