Death is usually an all-or-nothing thing!
For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law.
There's just no substitute for the truth.
Books make great gifts because they can unveil hidden secrets.
No love is greater than that of a father for His son.
The act of tattooing one's skin was a tranformative declaration of power, an announcment to the world: I am in control of my own flesh.