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Liz Wanic
Liz Wanic
Liz writes international thrillers that blend global settings, intrigue, and strong protagonists. She spent the better part of a decade working for the United Nations in New York and in multiple field missions, including Syria, Mali and the Central African Republic. Liz has also worked as a teacher in the US and Japan, and she now spends her days in the world of security. Her experiences living and working in over 50 countries gave her a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of the inner workings of power in complex situations. When not writing, Liz enjoys hiking, gardening, and getting to know new cultures and people, always chasing the next story idea from a chance encounter or an uncovered secret.
Books I Love
Some of my favorite thrillers as originally told to Chapter Break here: https://chapterbreak.net/2026/07/29/under-cover-of-chaos-book-tour-lizwanic/
I Am Pilgrim – Terry Hayes
I loved how Hayes reveals the action from different perspectives and different timelines along the way. Great story, really well executed.
Killing Floor – Lee Child
Really any of the Jack Reacher books. Reacher is a fantastic character and Lee Child keeps finding new ways to build fresh, engaging stories around him.
Our Man in Havana – Graham Greene
Is it really a thriller? I’d argue yes, despite the satirical take. Also check out The Quiet American or any other Graham Greene book – he’s an excellent writer.
The Constant Gardener – John Le Carré
He’s got so many good books, it’s hard to choose one. But The Constant Gardener delivers an exciting, multi-faceted narrative, where personal drama is intertwined with international intrigue.
Hades – Candace Fox
The Archer and Bennett series is fantastic, so why not start at the beginning? Eden’s unconventional background and upbringing adds an intriguing extra layer to these exciting Australian crime thrillers.
The Name of the Rose – Umberto Eco
Historical fiction meets murder mystery. If you like Dan Brown, you’ll love how this book ups the ante on religion and ritual as a backdrop for crime. But beware before you dive in – it’s a long one!
A Time to Kill – John Grisham
Another author with too many excellent books to choose just one. He’s so good at what he does, and A Time to Kill is wonderful to watch on the screen and to explore in print.
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