Thrillers have been traditionally very masculine books; the women characters often rather decorative.

I have quite a few different Bibles. Having rejected my parents' religion, I still think the King James Bible is the most important work of literature in English. None of us can help being influenced by it.

Most of my stories have some basis in fact.

One of the hardest things for me, now that I'm famous, is finding people who can read my stuff and give me an honest critique.

Everybody takes what they life from the teachings of the church, and ignores the parts that don't suit them.

The thriller is the most popular literary genre of the 20th century.

I enjoy learning technical details.