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Every book Mark Greaney recommended on podcasts
Mark Greaney’s most recommended books
- On Writing by Stephen King
- The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow
- Mad Max: Fury Road by George Miller
- Patriot Games by Tom Clancy
- The Border by Don Winslow
- The Gunslinger by Stephen King
Mark Greaney appears on his podcast appearances, such as his visit to The Joe Rogan Experience, as a dedicated thriller novelist, lifelong fan of genre fiction, and meticulous student of the writing craft. Drawing from his extensive career writing action-packed espionage fiction, Greaney frequently discusses the books and authors that inspired his career path. Among his top recommendations, Greaney praised Stephen King's memoir and guide On Writing, describing it as a truly inspirational text for aspiring authors. He also enthusiastically recommended Don Winslow's acclaimed cartel trilogy, highlighting The Power of the Dog and its continuation, The Border, as fantastic reads. In discussing his own creative background and literary influences, Greaney shared that the very first thriller novel he ever purchased at age 19 was Tom Clancy's Patriot Games, which sparked his lifelong passion for the genre. Additionally, he referenced his own espionage work by discussing narrative choices made in Gunmetal Gray, the sixth book in his Gray Man series. Greaney also touched upon Stephen King's dark fantasy epic The Gunslinger and discussed King's habit of narrating his own audiobooks. Through these insights, Greaney reveals a deep camaraderie with fellow genre writers and a profound respect for the mechanics of suspenseful storytelling.
Books recommended by Mark Greaney
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On Writing
On Writing by Stephen King is a celebrated memoir and masterclass that blends the author's personal experiences with practical, no-nonsense advice for aspiring writers.
Recommended“his book on writing is is really inspirational”
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The Power of the Dog
The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow is an epic, gritty crime fiction series that plunges readers into the brutal, multi-decade conflict of the international war on drugs.
Recommended“the power of the dog it's three books they're fantastic”
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Gunmetal Gray
Discussed“in one of the books uh I think it was uh gunmetal gray it was the sixth book”
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Mad Max: Fury Road
Discussed“I love her because she just done Fury Road so I mean I'd love to write something for her to be in”
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Patriot Games
Tom Clancy's classic geopolitical thriller "Patriot Games" introduces readers to intelligence analyst Jack Ryan as he thwarts a terrorist attack against the royal family, launching a legendary series of suspense novels.
Discussed“the first book I ever bought in my life was or thriller I've ever bought was Patriot Games which was a Tom Clancy novel”
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The Border
Discussed“there's one called though there's one called The Border I think one”
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The Gunslinger
The Gunslinger by Stephen King is the iconic first volume in the sprawling Dark Tower series, introducing readers to Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he relentlessly pursues the mysterious Man in Black across a desolate, surreal landscape.
Discussed“but I think he did the Gunslinger or he did he's done some of them”
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Books Mark Greaney wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Rogan Experience #1942 - Mark Greaney | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2023-02-16 | 7 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“co-authored a military Thriller in 2019 called red metal with an then active duty Marine lieutenant colonel”