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
2w ago
Get ready for explosive action as Vince Flynn’s iconic hero Mitch Rapp returns in Denied Access, the riveting conclusion to the prequel trilogy that began with American Assassin and continued with Kill Shot. Rapp, one of the biggest names and most beloved heroes the thriller genre has ever produced, first appeared in #1 New York ..read more
The Real Book Spy
3w ago
Agatha Christie’s famed detective, Hercule Poirot (and his “little grey cells”), is set to return on October 28th, 2025, for another impossible-to-solve case in The Last Death of the Year, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Sophie Hannah. Ever since Christie first introduced readers to Hercule Poirot—the brilliant little man with the ..read more
The Real Book Spy
3w ago
Buckle up because on May 27th, 2025, Walt Longmire, America’s sheriff, returns to action in Return To Sender, the latest blockbuster novel from New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson. Longmire, who is massively popular among Book Spy readers, first appeared in Johnson’s 2004 debut novel, The Cold Dish. Since then, he’s gone on to ..read more
The Real Book Spy
3w ago
Gabriel Allon, one of the thriller genre’s most beloved characters, is set to return to action on July 15th, 2025 in An Inside Job, the latest must-read novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. Silva, who has been a staple on just about every bestseller list since his debut novel, The Unlikely ..read more
The Real Book Spy
3w ago
Mystery fans, get ready because Chief Inspector Gamache is due back in bookstores when The Black Wolf, the 20th book in Louise Penny’s #1 New York Times bestselling series, is released on October 28th, 2025. Penny, one of the most successful and decorated mystery authors working today, first introduced readers to her protagionist, Chief ..read more
The Real Book Spy
3w ago
If you’re looking for a great mystery or thriller to sink your teeth into this spring, we’ve got you covered! From hard-hitting, high-flying action to spine-tingling, nail-biting suspense and everything in between, browse every title set to hit bookstories below, a list that includes some of the biggest names—like Jack Carr, Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben ..read more
The Real Book Spy
3w ago
Note from Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy: For obvious reasons, I couldn’t review my own book, Ted Bell’s Monarch, here on TRBS. Thankfully, I haven’t needed to after receiving incredible support from #1 New York Times bestselling authors James Patterson (“Monarch is that rarity in thrillers: first-class writng, wit, and suspense. This is ..read more
The Real Book Spy
3w ago
Buckle up . . . because later this year, Kate Preacher—the star of Michael Maloof’s action-packed new series—returns to action in Unstoppable. Kate, a former CIA analyst, was first introduced in Maloof’s high-powered debut, Relentless (2023), a book that #1 New York Times bestselling author Dirk Cussler called, “Taut and energetic,” and “An engrossing first-rate ..read more
The Real Book Spy
1M ago
Welcome to March, thriller fans! If you love mysteries and thrillers, it’s about to be a busy month because March is packed with tons of great, must-read new titles about to hit bookstores shelves. We have a full list of everything set for release below, but—beginning this year—we’re also offering a more in-depth ..read more
The Real Book Spy
2M ago
On July 29th, get ready to meet ex-navy SEAL Salam al-Fayed, or “Fade” as his friends call him, star of Fade In, the latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills. Mills—who launched his writing career back in 1997 with his bestselling debut, Rising Phoenix—is just coming off of a critically acclaimed ..read more