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R.D. BRADY, Thriller Author
Unearthing History, Igniting Thrills
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Storm‑Locked Suspense: Why a Thriller Set During a Storm Keeps Us Hooked
Discover why thrillers set during storms are so gripping. From isolation to escalating danger, explore how Runs Deep uses storm-driven suspense to trap characters—and readers—in a chilling fight for survival.
Jane Hill
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Single Moms, Snowstorms, and a Time Travel Thriller: What Makes Operation Kringle Unforgettable
This time travel thriller blends heart, suspense, and snowstorms as a single mom becomes humanity’s last hope in Operation Kringle.
Jane Hill
Nov 11, 20251 min read


The 5 Most Mysterious Archaeological Sites—and the Books They Inspired
Uncover the 5 most mysterious archaeological sites in the world—from ancient temples to unexplained ruins. These enigmatic locations continue to puzzle historians and thrill explorers with their secrets.
RD Brady
Oct 28, 20253 min read


From Myth to Manuscript in Archaeological Thrillers: How Real Archaeology Inspired The Belial Stone
Archaeological thrillers are chock full of ancient history. Explore the real ancient mysteries—like Göbekli Tepe and Atlantis—that inspired the archaeological thriller The Belial Stone by R.D. Brady.
RD Brady
Oct 23, 20252 min read


The Bigfoot Research Rabbit Holes I Fell Into While Writing Hominid
Dive into the Bigfoot research that inspired Hominid. From ancient apes to genetic mysteries, explore the facts behind the fiction in R.D. Brady’s cryptid thriller.
RD Brady
Oct 21, 20252 min read


The Real Science Behind My Bigfoot Thriller: Hominid
Explore the real-world science and research behind Hominid, a gripping Bigfoot thriller where discovery comes at a deadly cost. Perfect for fans of myth, science, and moral suspense.
RD Brady
Oct 18, 20251 min read


How to Survive a Pandemic: Lessons from Extinction Threshold
What would you do if civilization collapsed overnight? In Extinction Threshold , a deadly permafrost virus devastates humanity. While...
RD Brady
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Evil Corporations in Fiction: Why Omega Terrifies Us
Meet Omega Corporation—Extinction Threshold’s terrifyingly plausible villain. Discover how this ruthless post-apocalyptic empire joins the ranks of fiction’s most compelling evil corporations by controlling the world’s last vital resources.
rdbradywriter
Oct 14, 20252 min read


What If Bigfoot Was Real? 7 Bigfoot Books That Explore the Possibility
Curious about Bigfoot? These 7 Bigfoot books—including R.D. Brady’s Hominid—treat the legend seriously, blending science, suspense, and survival into unforgettable fiction.
Jane Hill
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Thrillers With Female Scientists: Why Hominid’s Tess Brannick Belongs on Your Radar
Searching for thrilling novels led by smart, fearless heroines? Explore Hominid by R.D. Brady—one of the best thrillers with female scientists that blend suspense, intellect, and survival in one gripping package.
Jane Hill
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Gobekli Tepe Mystery: How an Ancient Temple Inspired a Modern Thriller
Discover how the real-life mystery of Göbekli Tepe shaped the plot of The Belial Stone, a modern archaeological thriller packed with secrets and suspense.
RD Brady
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Real Zombie Virus vs. Fiction: What Science Tells Us
Explore the science behind real zombie-like viruses—from rabies to permafrost threats—and how Extinction Threshold turns these terrifying truths into high-stakes fiction.
RD Brady
Jul 31, 20252 min read
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