The Real Book Spy
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Since launching The Real Book Spy, Steck has broken relevant industry news, written hundreds of book reviews, and conducted interviews with many of the genre's top thriller authors on his way to becoming one of the most respected voices among thriller fans.
The Real Book Spy
1w ago
Steve Stratton’s excellent third Shadow Tier thriller, Caribbean Harvest, takes readers on an exciting, adrenaline-fueled ride through the gritty underworld of international drug cartels and the high-stakes game of global politics, on par with the sort of reading adventures one might expect from Steven Konkoly or Robert Ludlum. El Chapo is a wanted man, but ..read more
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2w ago
Happy holidays, everyone! If you’re looking to score big with the readers in your life this Christmas, don’t worry . . . we’ve got you covered. From e-readers to thrillers and mysteries, below, you’ll find our picks and suggestions to help you nail all your gift-giving needs, including some non-book stuff geared towards superfans ..read more
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2w ago
Buckle up because Cry Havoc, the next hard-hitting thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr, will hit bookstores on June 10, 2025. In a bit of a twist, though some of his readers may have seen it coming, Jack Carr’s next novel will not be a James Reece book. Reece—who was first ..read more
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2w ago
Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is from Jeff Clark of the “Course of Action Podcast.” One of the definitive voices on all things thriller in the world of podcasts, Jeff—a longtime friend of The Real Book Spy—has hosted some of the biggest names in the thrillersphere today, engaging them in interesting and informative conversations. Last ..read more
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3w ago
On July 29, 2025, Deputy US Marshal and “natural born tracker” Arliss Cutter returns for his most personal and thrilling adventure yet in Dead Line, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron. Cutter, who first appeared in Cameron’s 2019 thriller Open Carry, has fast become a favorite among readers who enjoy ..read more
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3w ago
On July 1, 2025, Scot Harvath returns to action in Edge of Honor, the latest novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. Harvath, a former Navy SEAL turned Secret Service agent turner counterterrorist operative, was first introduced in Thor’s 2002 debut novel, The Lions of Lucerne, a book that is widely considered ..read more
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1M ago
On May 13, 2025, Susan Ryland returns in Anthony Horowitz’s Marble Hall Murders, the highly-anticipated follow-up to his New York Times bestselling, blockbuster hits Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders, now a BBC television show in its second season. Back in 2017, Horowitz introduced readers to editor Susan Ryeland who was forced to investigate the ..read more
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1M ago
The Holiday season is finall here, and with it comes an impressive list of must-read mysteries and thrillers. As alwas, we’ve chosen a few titles that we think are especially perfect for our readers, and this month’s Featured Selections are Clive Cussler Desolation Code by Graham Brown, Out in the Cold by Steve Urszenyi, Bogey ..read more
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Be a fan from day one with this can’t-miss, must-read debut novel from twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot turned debut author Ryan Pote when his first thriller, Blood And Treasure, hits bookstores on July 22, 2025. Published by Berkley, an imprint of the Penguin Group, Pote’s first novel—pitched as The Da Vinci Code meets Jack ..read more
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On June 17th, 2025, former Marine Raider Matthew Redd returns to action in Gone Dark, a book that New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson (of the Walt Longmire series) calls”pulse-pounding” and says “fans the flames of a wildfire of a series!” This will be a fun article to write. If you don’t know ..read more