In both cases, weakness and scruples had defeated strength and ruthlessness.

I want to tell a story that makes the reader always want to see what will happen next.

I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.

His aim was the glory of God, but the glory of Philip pleased him too.

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.

There is no point in asking a man a question until you have established whether he has any reason to lie to you.

Movies have influenced all writers, not just thriller writers.