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Creative science writing: MOLE FOR MOLE by Sarah Gianakon

One of my interests at ScienceThrillers.com is the role fiction and creative nonfiction can play in advancing scientific literacy. In other words, can a good story be used to teach science? “Mole for Mole,” a chemistry poem by Sarah Gianakon, … Continue reading →

Creative science writing: RADIATION DAY by Mort Rumberg

One of my interests at ScienceThrillers.com is the role fiction and creative nonfiction can play in advancing scientific literacy. In other words, can a good story be used to teach science? “Radiation Day,” a short story by Mort Rumberg, is … Continue reading →

Creative science writing: HIS MAJESTY XENON by Sarah Gianakon

One of my interests at ScienceThrillers.com is the role fiction and creative nonfiction can play in advancing scientific literacy. In other words, can a good story be used to teach science? “His Majesty Xenon,” a short story by Sarah Gianakon, … Continue reading →

Classic SciFi reviews: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Here at ScienceThrillers.com, I primarily review thrillers (fiction and occasionally nonfiction) with science or medicine in them. Previously, I’ve discussed how SciThri is different from SciFi (read post What is a Science Thriller?). This is part of my series ofreviews … Continue reading →

Thriller Science: MIT researches airports’ role in disease contagion

MIT News reports on using mathematical models of “complex network systems” to predict the role of U.S. airports in spreading a contagious disease. The press release says this work “could help determine appropriate measures for containing infection in specific geographic … Continue reading →

Latest indie book review: True Medical Detective Stories by Clifton K. Meador, MD

SUMMARY (from amazon):Modern technology has given rise to electronic medical records, remote monitoring systems, and satellite-enabled real-time examinations in which patient and physician might be separated by thousands of miles. Yet, when it comes to diagnosing difficult cases, the clinician’s … Continue reading →

SciThri new releases: July 2012

This month’s roundup of newly-released, or new to me, science & medical thrillers. These books are among the many I simply don’t have time to read and review, but genre fans might enjoy. If you are an author or publicist … Continue reading →

Disaster Thrillers 2 day promotion!

Totally fun idea of author Phoenix Sullivan to run a two day promotion “End of Days: Disaster Thrillers.” July 30-31 get any of these indie disaster thrillers ebooks (+ 1 more!) from amazon for only 99c-$2.99. ScienceThrillers reviews of Petroplague, … Continue reading →

Latest book review & giveaway: SecondWorld by Jeremy Robinson

Jeremy Robinson, master of the action-adventure thriller, recently released his newest stand-alone science thriller. Read my review below and enter the giveaway to win a free hardcover copy! (very good; top 50% of SciThri) Year published: 2012 Category: science thriller; … Continue reading →

Thriller Science: Man-made epidemics

Today I’m introducing a new blog series at ScienceThrillers. “Thriller Science” posts will feature fascinating news or information from the world of real science. Each post will address a science topic that either has appeared in a science-themed thriller–or is … Continue reading →