Surprise is when a prime minister is assassinated during his speech. Suspense is when an assassin lurks while the prime — Ashwin Sanghi
Surprise is when a prime minister is assassinated during his speech. Suspense is when an assassin lurks while the prime — Ashwin Sanghi
Surprise is when a prime minister is assassinated during his speech. Suspense is when an assassin lurks while the prime — Ashwin Sanghi
Surprise is when a prime minister is assassinated during his speech. Suspense is when an assassin lurks while the prime — Ashwin Sanghi
Surprise is when a prime minister is assassinated during his speech. Suspense is when an assassin lurks while the prime — Ashwin Sanghi
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Surprise is when a prime minister is assassinated during his speech. Suspense is when an assassin lurks while the prime minister speaks. Balancing surprise and suspense is the job of the thriller writer.

— Ashwin Sanghi
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