Been watching your top 10 videos lately and I gotta say you give fantastic recommendations!
@liamschulzrules2 жыл бұрын
This list had me on edge the whole time. I never knew what was going to come up next, every number built on the suspence of the preceding entry.
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
Ha!! Nice
@josephspratling35116 ай бұрын
I love that you show us authors that have been around and have dozens of books that a lot of modern book tubers probably have never heard of. Your videos give a VAST set of recommendations i could probably find books and authors to read from your videos for the rest of my life. Hope you’re feeling better!
@sciencefictionreads2 жыл бұрын
You're Thumbnails are the best part of my mornings lol.
@dugonman83602 жыл бұрын
Whenever you do a top 10 list I always get my notepad and pen out because I know you'll have a ton of books outside of just ten and you have such good taste in books that I know I'll find one book I'll like that I didn't check out before.
@joel59622 жыл бұрын
Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series would make my top 10 Thriller list. I think Kyle Mills is doing a damn fine job with this series.
@jussiesmollet4137 Жыл бұрын
I can’t get into them. The fact that Rapp was never in the military yet possesses the same experience and training as James Reece, Scot Harvath, or Matt Redd isn’t possible. The CIA is not gonna find some random guy and train him up. That’s a waste of time and money. They take someone who was some variety of SOCOM and then invest in them as an agent.
@NikhilKoparkarmusic2 жыл бұрын
You read so many books pretty soon you’re going to have to do your top 10 of your top 10 lists! Can’t wait to check some of these out
@myfirstnovel2 жыл бұрын
I called number one, who woulda thunk. I have to defend every time I give this book its due props, people just can’t see beyond blasé to lightning in a bottle
@myfirstnovel2 жыл бұрын
Btw have you read Richard Ben Sapir, feels like no one knows him anymore? You might like The Quest and The far arena.
@lindac60602 жыл бұрын
I knew you’d say theDaVinci code !! I think it was a great thriller! Yes everyone tried to duplicate it .. love your reviews, thank you 😊 🙏
@therealbroga2 жыл бұрын
All his remarks about this novel are on point. Sadly our internet culture breeds those whose desire to be contrary outweighs reality.
@eymerichinquisitore90222 жыл бұрын
Fascinating subject but ridiculous story.
@chevalierdulys2 жыл бұрын
Being copy is no doubt true but that doesn't it make the better because sometimes copies are better. And to me Dan brown is not the best thrillers..hey that's why is "my list" and by the way there are older writers than him writing thrillers. Religion thriller yes maybe.. I don't know
@captainnolan5062 Жыл бұрын
Dan Brown has even tried to duplicate it!
@ReadBecca2 жыл бұрын
My neighbor saw that I have a lot of books and told me how amazing I Am Pilgrim is! I plan to get to it this year.
@travisfretwell33022 жыл бұрын
Love Dan Brown. All his books actually. So glad he was added to this list. I actually think he’s not talked about enough for an author that was so popular and has had enormous success!
@BookishChas2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! The Da Vinci Code! I wholeheartedly agree with you, my man. Dan Brown is actually one of my all time favorites, and this book was brilliant. There’s so many on your list I haven’t read. Daniel Silva and John Le Carre stand out to me though. I need to check them out. I was actually surprised the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo wasn’t on here, though I know technically it’s not a globe spanning story. Have you read it? It’s absolutely brilliant.
@BookishChas2 жыл бұрын
@@antiquenotdead7 yes it stayed with me too. Have you read the whole series?
@ruhafla83262 ай бұрын
Any news on when might potentially be released, Brian? Thoughts are with you as you fight this battle. Hang in there and keep fighting the fight!
@nancyegee28042 жыл бұрын
Because of your recommendation, I just checked out of my digital library Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
@HezzaGamer2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with your top pick. Back in high school, it was THE book that got me into reading. Years later, I now thought back at how much I enjoyed that book specifically, and that is what brought me back into reading.
@johnnythepillpopper19742 жыл бұрын
My #1 Day of the Jackal
@scottfeld32352 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for another Durfee classic top “10” list. I had completely forgotten about Nelson DeMilie. I had read a few of his books 10-15 years ago. You have inspired to dig back into his catalog, starting with Cathedral. Should be a nice change of pace after I finish up my first read of To Green Angel Tower (currently 65% through).
@lizc.214 Жыл бұрын
Recently I read The Gray Man by Mark Greany and loved it!! It's non-stop action and suspense! I've also read Shutter Island and I Am Pilgrim and think that they are terrific thrillers! Great list as always Brian!
@flashgordon651011 ай бұрын
I also love the Gray Man books! The audiobooks are also excellent.
@jdsantibanez2 жыл бұрын
What about Eric Van Lustbader's The Ninja? Matthew Reilly's Ice Station? Alistair McLean's Where Eagles Dare?
@GlitterPoolParty2 жыл бұрын
OMG, your recommendations (even before you got to your top 10) has just prompted me to want to start a thriller shelf! Had you added amazon links to the books linked to your own rewards account, I would have been clicking like a mad dog. (Suggest including links to favorite series).
@michaelfeeney61082 жыл бұрын
Given your definition of this video, my current thriller authors whose books I buy with each new release are Barry Eisler and Mark Greaney. I think Eisler is my current #1. Someone I plan to try soon is Charles Cumming with his latest, ‘Box 88’
@randamnlee62592 жыл бұрын
Love the Gray Man series
@chrisconrod62652 жыл бұрын
Just added a bunch of new books to the wish list....Thanks Brian
@desertwitch96082 жыл бұрын
Vince Flynn all the way. Always enjoyed them. I would vote for Mitch Rapp for president
@cathycannon3081Ай бұрын
Have you read Umberto Eco? He will rival Dan Brown in intrigue, historical adventure, and thorough mystery twisted yarn ball. The Name of the Rose, Foucault's Pendulum. READ HIM!!! You'll thank me our I'll buy you dinner.
@StElna2 жыл бұрын
The Silence of the Lambs is one of the best books I've read, never mind just the Thriller genre. I also like Intensity by Dean Koontz. Kept me on the edge of my seat.
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
I thought about putting Intensity on the list but it was already on my top 10 horror list
@PAlex-us4ov Жыл бұрын
True "Silence of the Lambs" is an incredible book.
@eanayac2 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more with your Number 1 spot!
@lsauthor2 жыл бұрын
My favorite thriller of all time may not meet the criteria of this list, but it is First Blood by David Morrell. I read it at least once a year. I love how it is real time and splits the narrative.
@AllenFreemanMediaGuru2 жыл бұрын
Read “First Blood” recently and I’d say it’s a good action thriller.
@misanthropos62112 жыл бұрын
I have no problem with Dan Brown taking the top spot. Love the Robert Langdon novels. Actually like The Lost Symbol and Inferno better - but I know you have to go with the OG...after all that book was HUGE for awhile.
@binglamb21762 жыл бұрын
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsythe would make my top ten. Great book!
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
Man I tried that one 20 years ago and didn't like it. Perhaps I should try again
@binglamb21762 жыл бұрын
@@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS I just thought of another series I read and loved years ago-Len Deighton's Bernard Samsom novels starting with Berlin Game, the first of 8.
@captainnolan5062 Жыл бұрын
@@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWSThe Day of the Jackal is excellent!
@raymanelia9574 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you with the Da Vinci Code. Dan Brown has also Inception that could easy be in a top ten, and is a politic thriller. Have you read it?
@triadbass97522 жыл бұрын
Mark Greaney's The Gray Man series is missing here..I don't know if you have read them or not mr Durfee. If you didn't , give it a try, you'll like it!
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
I am reading the first Gray Man right now. Its so fucking good
@chanceotter8121 Жыл бұрын
I was a boy in the ‘70s and the first grown-up books I read were Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain and The Terminal Man at age 10 or 11. I loved reading the movie tie-in paperbacks for The Marathon Man, The Odessa File, Six Days of the Condor, The Boys from Brazil, The Eagle Has Landed-all those novels would make my Hall of Fame.
@PreppinShootinLivin2 жыл бұрын
No Vince Flynn, Mitch Rapp stuff, huh?
@johnturiano2 жыл бұрын
Glad you broke the rules to add King's 11/22/63. One of my favorite's.
@martinkelly1856 Жыл бұрын
You forgot the Name of the Rose. No Country for Old Men and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold ...that is the most atmospheric of Le Carre's thirllers.
@chevalierdulys2 жыл бұрын
My problem with thrillers is that you mention, unrealistic people, perfect beings and you can't really connect. Glad you mentioned that abou the power of the dog, being different. Gonna buy it
@marionmagos410 Жыл бұрын
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith..Panic by Jeff Abbot..Intensity by Dean Koontz..Trapped by Greg Iles..
@mikesanders92672 жыл бұрын
Personally, I’d put Without Remorse as Clancy’s best, but Patriot Games was excellent as well. I’d probably put Memorial Day by Vince Flynn in my top 5. Now to extend my TBR with soke of these you mentioned.
@whowili72899 ай бұрын
I love everything on your list. My only suggestion would be Day of the Jackal.
@EdRabyJr2 жыл бұрын
Love the number 1!!! Great pick!
@jasonbailey91392 жыл бұрын
I didn’t see it coming, but I can’t argue with you on your number 1 pick. I enjoy many of the authors you listed, but hadn’t heard of many and will have to give them a try. My two favorite thriller authors right now who you haven’t listed are Marc Cameron (Jericho Quinn meets your criteria, but Arliss Cutter doesn’t) and Greg Hurwitz (Orphan X is a retired spy, but has to confront international intrigue on many assignments). I also enjoy Baldacci, though most of his series deal more with police work than spy craft.
@tommonk7651 Жыл бұрын
Tinker, Tailor is brilliant! And I happen to love the Da Vinci Code. I loved the page turning writing style.
@MrBendybruce2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to recommend Marcel Montecino's Big Time. This is not even really my genre, but man, this books stuck in my memory, it was just a great ride from start to end.
@ramo49112 жыл бұрын
No Frederick Forsythe?? The fist of god. Icon. Pretty good thrillers in my opinion.
@robtheisen58442 жыл бұрын
+1 for “The Firm”. Why don’t you do a book review on that one? Grisham actually tried to get the firm published, but nobody wanted to publish it either. It sat collecting dust on a publishers desk. Someone bootlegged a 500 page copy and got it in front of a few movie producers. Grisham’s agent called him and said, “We just sold the rights to “The Firm” to Paramount. That is what got his first two books published. The director called Grisham and asked him what he thought, Grisham’s only request was that the movie be filmed in Memphis. Then he got Doubleday to publish his book. It makes you wonder how many other great unknown authors there are out there, because publishers don’t want to make a move. (Facepalm).
@AllenFreemanMediaGuru2 жыл бұрын
The Firm is an excellent book (and movie). I cannot understand why publishers would not have jumped on it right away.
@donnara8379 Жыл бұрын
I love this KZbin channel so much. And I’m dying to read your books. I am in low vision and I’ve been long to see an IV and I have suggested your books to please put them in our library. Keeping my fingers crossed. Keep up the good work .
@Nasser8510002 жыл бұрын
Has Brian done a top 10 fantasy/ sci-fi novels of all time?
@moonbot76132 жыл бұрын
Yep he did top 10 sci-f, fantasy, classic fantasy and all time novels
@therealbroga2 жыл бұрын
The Top 30 GREATEST Science Fiction Novels EVER Written: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp3alIRrpLOfmc0 The Top 40 GREATEST Fantasy Series EVER Written: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHmvkoKCZcqih9E
@CavediverRN Жыл бұрын
Great list! I've read a few of these and plan on checking out some others you recommend.
@AllenFreemanMediaGuru2 жыл бұрын
Great episode! I’ve read a batch of these and agree. (A Simple Plan, 11/22/63, Borne Identity and The Firm are in my top 20) I have not read The Divici Code (yet) but I read Angels and Demons which I really liked.
@captainnolan5062 Жыл бұрын
The Da Vinci Code actually kept me up late at night turning the pages when I should have gone to bed. Read the illustrated version, it is excellent! Only $4.00 on eBay.
@drewproductions13582 жыл бұрын
James Reece. Jack Reacher. Jack Ryan, what's with the JR initials and thriller novels. Agree with your #1 choice. Read it in 1 day which is fast for a slow reader like me.
@wizzle44392 жыл бұрын
Ok, very entertaining/fun to watch video. Some very good choices, some that I will pick up. Thanks!
@ToddsBookTube912 жыл бұрын
Great video Brian!
@jussiesmollet4137 Жыл бұрын
Carr’s Terminal List series is nothing short of phenomenal. I’ve never read a series where each book is better than the last. It is the rawest series I’ve ever read bar none.
@Sauveguy6 ай бұрын
You missed The Day After Tomorrow by Allan Folsom
@JC-px3we Жыл бұрын
I loved John Connolly’s Charlie Parker books. ♥️
@tgwtom2 жыл бұрын
Some books I remember I loved: Little Drummer Girl, The Fourth Protocol Forsythe, , Airport by Hailey
@glenguldbeckmusic34109 ай бұрын
Great list! A top three thriller for me is one of the most highly underrated, IMO. It's The Day After Tomorrow by Allan Folsom. The last two words of this 500+ page book summarize the story. It's brilliant. It's an international thriller that stands shoulder to shoulder with Haye's I Am Pilgrim. I also rank several David Morrell novels high up my list. Extreme Denial, Brotherhood of the Rose, First Blood, and Desperate Measures are just a few of Morrell's masterpieces. I'm enjoying your channel.
@mrgauth2 жыл бұрын
Eye of the Needle. Totally agree.
@ShalomYal2 ай бұрын
Nice list - But how about the Grey Man series or the John Rain series?
@flashgordon651011 ай бұрын
I love Tom Wood's Victor the Assassin series. Victor is such a complex character, and the stories are always thrilling. Highly recommended!
@thebookishelephant16672 жыл бұрын
lets go brian did the thing he told ten and gave twenty thank you very much love yu brian and your book
@blueberrycomics2 жыл бұрын
you should read blood of the spear it's inspired by the wheel of time, but also blends classic with modern fantasy
@johnkeenan18292 жыл бұрын
Sam Raimi directed A Simple Plan back in the 90's I believe (yep, the Evil Dead and Spiderman guy). It is fantastic. The book is terrific, much much better than The Ruins.
@Sauveguy4 ай бұрын
I Am Pilgrim, The Day After Tomorrow and Vertical Run were all great thrillers
@mikequist12 жыл бұрын
Nice shout out for I Am Pilgrim. It truly was an outstanding book and I’d gladly read a sequel (if one is published).
@JC-px3we Жыл бұрын
The audiobook is out in August I think, I’ve got it on order.
@mattamant915 Жыл бұрын
That is a FANTASTIC choice for #1. I should have strapped my arms down instead of putting on my seat belt because I just tried to punch a whole in my ceiling with how fast my fists went up in celebration as you revealed it.
@epiphoney Жыл бұрын
That was a thrilling video. Oh yeah where was The Gray Man? Would have been cool if The Stars My Destination were included; that would really mess with people. Divinci Code got me through a long car trip to North Carolina and back for a guitar camp.
@jamesnoriega46982 жыл бұрын
That's funny. I'm reading Da Vinci Code right now
@Theiliteritesbian Жыл бұрын
This was actually super entertaining to watch - i was writing them down as u went as im looking for knew books - that was kinda thrilling but disappointing at the end - though you have very thick skin for being honest about ur #1
@goatman3358 Жыл бұрын
clive cussler's dirk pitt series i like, so far in reading order i like Treasure the most :)
@rumncoke_ Жыл бұрын
No Pike Logan series by Brad Taylor? Mitch Rapp series by Vince Flynn/Kyle Mills? Rizzoli/Isles series by Tess Gerritsen?
@epiphoney Жыл бұрын
Is that a real gun in the thumbnail? Freeze, turkey!!
@chynakat Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list. There are so many great thrillers. The Tears Of Autumn by Charles McCarry is one of the best I've read. Also, the novels by David Downing are excellent.
@siisch462 жыл бұрын
love this list. I also love 11/22/63 - best Stephen King book i've read so far (but many still to go)
@smalltown222310 ай бұрын
You left out Ian Flemings Dickington Chronicles. He was a detective that wore a fez and had a pet Tuscan that shot lasers out of its eyes.
@PAlex-us4ov Жыл бұрын
Hey Brian. I agree with 80% of your selections - and having 22.11.63 on your list is quite OK with me. The only one I didn't enjoy was the "Power of the Dog", perhaps I was not in the right mood. The remaining 20% I haven't read yet, and will add them to my list. Cheers
@danielfishburn7042 Жыл бұрын
Your thumbnails are amazing
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@buzzselous3757 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, You must read "Day of the Jackal" by Forsyth and "Black Sunday" by Harris. I know that you tried to read "Day of the Jackal" years earlier, but you should really give it another try. And "Black Sunday" is very good. I think both should be in the top ten.
@2024FingersCrossed7 ай бұрын
I loved The DaVinci Code.
@NamasteBbooktube2 жыл бұрын
Great list. I haven't read any of this apart from Da Vinci Code. 🤔
@ksarkar13 Жыл бұрын
What about Alistair MacLean and Frederick Forsythe? No mention of their books like day of the jackal, Odessa file, night without end, guns of navarone and where eagles dare.
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS Жыл бұрын
Have not read them
@nancybryant43252 жыл бұрын
Shutter Island is amazing. You’ve just made my “to read” pile larger. Have you read The One Man by Andrew Gross? Very good.
@rgc16003 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing these real, manly books. I've seen a bunch of women giving their list of best thrillers, and I'm sure they're fine but...
@ParthapratimsChannel Жыл бұрын
I very much respect your recs cause you r a writer yourself. And the fact that u r too funny, is CoT.
@RyanLisbon Жыл бұрын
Great to see Polar Star on Here. You need to try The Silent Patient, never a better thriller/page-turner has there been.
@OCD_MAN Жыл бұрын
i am disappointed where is david morrels rambo first blood😞
@pageluvva Жыл бұрын
Ludlum, the best of the best of the best. I also loved the EVL Bourne books (most of them anyway.
@randamnlee62592 жыл бұрын
Cool little fact. Cotton Malone (Steve Berry) and Scot Harvath (Brad Thor) have appeared in the Sigma Force series by James Rollins. I’m still working my way through Berry and Thor to see if Gray Pierce appears in their books. I’ve heard they have. 😁😁😁
@randamnlee62592 жыл бұрын
Wow. Gone Girl also made your top 10 mystery books 🤔🤔🤔
@JohnSmith-x8s5g11 ай бұрын
Concentrating on a quick plot line would have been more helpful.
@MagicProductNews6 ай бұрын
Where can you buy your books in the UK?
@casey71132 жыл бұрын
Disappointed that there is no Vince Flynn novels on here. Mitch Rapp is one of the best characters in thriller novels. My other favorite is Scot Harvath and glad to see him represented.
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
I just haven't read any Vince Flynn yet
@casey71132 жыл бұрын
@@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS that makes sense. You need to jump in. American Assassin and Kill Shot are two great novels to start the series. They were written after he was a ways into the series but even the early Rapp novels are so good. He is every bit of Bourne or Grey Man and more.
@denniscarnahan7670 Жыл бұрын
WTF No# 1 REALLY APPRECIATE! GREAT JOB.
@wahtusy35192 жыл бұрын
I hope in the future you'll make a content about your craft. Like are you a plotter or a pantser? At what time do you write . Stuff like that. Thanks for this video. Gonna look for them on kindle & hi from the Philippines
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
Just type in DURFEE WRITING ADVICE and about two dozen of my writing advice videos will come up
@KingRockettADRАй бұрын
I jus started rreading Gregg Hurwitz and i was instantly hooked he has a series called orphan x and orphan x name is evan smoak . His charaxter is like alex cross john corey and lucas davenport all together
@rafiqhmachiavelli35142 жыл бұрын
lol, dan browne?!!!im not a fan. however the best i've read is definitely " the day after tomorrow" by Allan Folsom.
@Ericaclimbthestacks2 жыл бұрын
What’s your favorite Stephen King? I’ve been drawn to The Da Vinci Code and never read it, I will soon. Thank you for sharing your list.
@DAGDRUM532 жыл бұрын
The danger of reading Da Vinci Code is you will soon find yourself buying the other four in the Robert Langdon series, all fun reads.
@iliana.m Жыл бұрын
He has a Stephen King top ten or something in another video! Great entertainment!! 💓💓
@Plantlady70 Жыл бұрын
Tinker, Tailor is soooo good. I have read it many times. Am always amazed at just how good it is.
@DAGDRUM532 жыл бұрын
Polar Star is great, as are all the Arkady Renko novels, i.e. Wolves Eat Dogs (in Chernobyl). Have you read Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth? Unbelievably suspenseful.
@captainnolan5062 Жыл бұрын
@@justdon6288 The Odessa File is good too.
@DAGDRUM53 Жыл бұрын
@@justdon6288 All four are good, it ain't fair one guy should write so well, but I'm glad he's on the job.
@captainnolan5062 Жыл бұрын
@@DAGDRUM53 Let's not forget the Dogs of War either.
@michaelfeeney61082 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, do you ever find thrillers form different authors blurring together? Sometimes I find them to be all hitting the same beats. Maybe I notice if I read too many in a row.
@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
A little bit yes
@cjtuccio2 жыл бұрын
Uh oh another Top Ten! Apologies to my wallet after this...
@jorisschelfhout23488 ай бұрын
James rollins books are my favourites❤😊
@f1k199 Жыл бұрын
I swear i just found out on your channell bourne identity came from a novel. Its like all my favorite action movies are from books. Now your going to tell me john wick was a original book series.