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Author: The Real Book Spy
Praised as “one of today’s finest reviewers” by Gayle Lynds (New York Times bestseller and award-winning author), Ryan Steck has “quickly established himself as the authority on mysteries and thrillers.” (A.J. Tata, Bestselling author of the Jake Mahegan thriller series.)
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.
A former sports writer who transitioned into publishing word in 2014, Steck worked as a book critic and reviewer for several other websites and media outlets before launching The Real Book Spy in December of 2015. Since then, he’s earned a loyal following of diehard readers and become the go-to source for all things thriller.
A resident of Michigan, along with his wife and their six kids, Steck cheers on his beloved Detroit Tigers and Lions during the rare moments that he’s not reading or talking about books on social media. He can be reached via email at Ryan@TheRealBookSpy.com
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CHRISTMAS SECRET: Benjamin Stevenson Set To Release a Holiday-Themed Murder Mystery This October
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DEN OF INIQUITY: J.A. Jance’s Next J. P. Beaumont Novel Announced
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Robert Crais’ 20th Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Novel Set for August Release
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Featured Review: ‘The Burning’ by Linda Castillo
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A Book Spy Review: ‘Don’t Let The Devil Ride’ by Ace Atkins
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A Book Spy Review: ‘The Truth About The Devlins’ by Lisa Scottoline
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It Turns Out That ‘The Year Of The Locust’ Isn’t The Only Book Terry Hayes Released in 2024
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Readers Can Now Pre-Order ‘Thursday Murder Club’ Author Richard Osman’s Next Book
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Replay: Watch The Real Book Spy in Conversation with Author Nick Petrie
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Ten Modern Westerns to Binge-Read if You Love ‘Yellowstone’ on Paramount+
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Why Readers Love Mitch Rapp: Exploring the Enduring Popularity of Vince Flynn’s Beloved Hero
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Andrews & Wilson Sign New Book Deal with Blackstone Publishing to Continue Their Shepherds Series
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Binge On Brad: Don’t Miss This Limited Time Deal to Get Brad Thor’s First 21 Scot Harvath Books For $2.99 Each
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Behind TRBS Blog #4: Mysteries, 2024 Coverage Plans, & Podcast Stuff
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A Book Spy Review: ‘Assassins Anonymous’ by Rob Hart
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THE MIDNIGHT FEAST: Lucy Foley’s Next Novel To Be Released In June
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Featured Review: ‘Southern Man’ by Greg Iles
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THE WAITING: Michael Connelly Announces Next Renée Ballard & Harry Bosch Novel
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Bestselling Authors Jeffery Deaver & Isabella Maldonado Teaming Up For ‘Fatal Intrusion’
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20 Modern Whodunits to Read if You Love Golden Age Mysteries
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THE PRICE YOU PAY: 5 Questions with Nick Petrie
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A Book Spy Review: ‘The Price You Pay’ by Nick Petrie
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NYT Bestselling Author Greg Iles Writers Letter To His Readers Revealing Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis
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END OF STORY: Controversial Author A.J. Finn Finally Set to Release His Second Novel
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ONE WRONG WORD: 5 Questions with Hank Phillippi Ryan
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A Book Spy Review: ‘How to Solve Your Own Murder’ by Kristen Perrin
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FATAL DOMAIN: Steven James Offers Teaser Ahead of the Release of His Second Travis Brock Thriller
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30 Must-Read Mysteries and Thrillers Hitting Stores this Spring
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THE LOST COAST: Jonathan & Jessie Kellerman’s Fifth Clay Edison Novel Announced
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IN TOO DEEP: See the US & UK Covers for the Next Jack Reacher Novel
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See the Cover for Karen Robards’ New Novel ‘Some Murders in Berlin’
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A Book Spy Review: ‘One Wrong Word’ by Hank Phillippi Ryan
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Featured Review: ‘Tom Clancy Act of Defiance ‘ by Andrews & Wilson
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A Book Spy Review: ‘The Year of the Locust’ by Terry Hayes
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Michael Mann & Meg Gardiner to Launch New “Global Manhunt Crime” Series Following the Success of ‘Heat 2’
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REACHER Renewed For Third Season on Prime Video, Will Base New Season on Lee Child’s ‘Persuader’
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Simon Gervais’ THE ELIAS NETWORK, the First Book in A New Series, Set for September Release
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THE ATLAS MANEUVER: Five Questions with Steve Berry
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BOGEY SPADES: Jack Stewart’s Third Battle Born Thriller Set for Fall 2024 Release
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TARGET AREA: Five Questions with Lawrence Colby
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THE GREY WOLF: Louise Penny’s 19th Chief Inspector Gamache Novel Announced (with Details)
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Featured Review: ‘Lone Wolf’ by Gregg Hurwitz
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A KILLING ON THE HILL: Robert Dugoni Dishes On His New Thriller That Comes Out In April
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BAD RIVER: Author Marc Cameron’s Next Arliss Cutter Novel Set for Summer 2024 Release
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A Book Spy Review: ‘The Atlas Maneuver’ by Steve Berry
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EVERY NEW MYSTERY & THRILLER THIS MONTH: The Real Book Spy’s February 2024 Reading Guide
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THEY THOUGHT I WAS DEAD: Peter James To Release Sandy Grace Standalone Thriller This Summer (with Details)
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COLD TRAIL: Taylor Moore’s Fourth Garrett Kohl Novel Announced
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