163 Quotes by Jeffery Deaver

I've always written, all my life, and when I was very young I developed an interest in poetry.

Rule one: Write about settings you're familiar with.

It's accurate to the extent that I explore the psychology of crime and crime detection in my books: the minds of the criminal and his hunters.

In general, I think, less is more and that if a reader stops reading because a book is too icky then I've failed in my obligation to the readers.

I have to say that there are certain books that exist to tell a particular story and then there are books that exist in the context of character.

Too much screaming in Congress. Too much screaming everywhere.

In general, I think, less is more, and that if a reader stops reading because a book is too icky then I've failed in my obligation to the readers.

Six Seconds is a great read. Echoing Ludlum and Forsythe, author Mofina has penned a big, solid international thriller that grabs your gut -- and your heart -- in the opening scenes and never lets go.

Throat clutching from the outset! The Never List stands as a sterling example of psychological thriller writing at its best. Cancel appointments and give up on sleep. It's that kind of book.