Five of today’s most critically acclaimed thriller writers (left to right) Douglas Preston (partially hidden), James Rollins, Steve Berry, David Morrell and Andy Harp chat 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