Action Genre Definition – What’s the best definition for the action fiction genre? Books in the action genre usually put more emphasis on exciting action sequences than deep themes and character development. Of course, there are exceptions. Just because a book has exciting car chases or bar fights doesn’t mean it can’t also be intelligent. Books that fall into the action fiction category are usually written—and read—by men. However, many action books and movies have just enough character development and meaning that women can enjoy them as well.
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Action Genre Definition – Examples
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1. Unthinkable Consequences by Bob Rector
2. The Orphan Uprising by James Morcan
3. Patriot Games by Tom Clancy
4. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
5. The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
6. The Saladin Strategy by Norm Clark
7. The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
8. The Inner World Adventure by Wayne Reinagel
9. Lallapaloosa by Rags Daniels
10. Modern Marvels – Viktoriana by Wayne Reinagel
11. Sounds of War: Iraq Attack by Thomas Ferreolus
12. The Hunter Island Adventure by Wayne Reinagel
13. Corporate America by Jack Dougherty
14. Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
15. Pulp Heroes – Khan Dynasty by Wayne Reinagel
16. The Infidel Soldiers by Jams N. Roses
17. Pulp Heroes More Than Mortal by Wayne Reinagel
18. Agency Rules – Never an Easy Day by Khalid Muhammad
19. Against The Tide by John F. Hanley
20. Sahara by Clive Cussler
21. Raise the Titanic! by Clive Cussler
22. Fiji: A Novel by Lance Morcan
23. Deception Point by Dan Brown
24. Inca Gold by Clive Cussler
25. Eye of the Storm by Buck Stienke
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