Five of today’s most critically acclaimed thriller writers (left to right in back row) Douglas Preston, Steve Berry, David Morrell, James Rollins, and Andy Harp pose for a group photo with US troops during a USO-sponsored “Operation Thriller* meet and greet at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, November 8, 2010, the second of their events in a week-long tour of the Persian Gulf. During their time on the front lines, the authors will share insider writer techniques, pose for photos and shake hands with troops. USO Photo by Mike Theiler