The Real Book Spy
All things thriller and mystery!
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Featured Review: 'The Hollow' by Michael Connelly
Dark, haunting, and deeply personal, The Hollow is vintage Michael Connelly—and one of the finest Bosch novels in years.
(NOTE: Don’t forget that as TRBS continues to transition to Substack, we’re running a Founding Member promotion. Still...
How the $2.43 Billion Audiobook Boom Is Rewriting The Publishing Industry & What It Means Moving Forward
After 15 years of growth, audiobooks are reshaping publishing. Here’s what multitasking, streaming, AI, and star narrators mean for thrillers.
(NOTE: Don’t forget that as TRBS continues to transition to Substack, we’re running a Founding M...
The August Reading Guide: Murder, Secrets, and the Summer’s Final Must-Reads
Welcome to August, thriller fans! Summer may be winding down, but the thriller genre is heating up. Here's EVERY new mystery and thriller coming to bookstores!
(NOTE: Don’t forget that as TRBS continues to transition to Substack, we’re ru...
Two Authors. One Book. Why Co-Writing Is Taking Over the Genre
From Brad Thor & Ward Larsen to Jack Carr & M.P. Woodward, some of the biggest names in thrillers are joining forces. As someone who’s part of that trend, here’s why I think it’s only getting started
(NOTE: Don’t forget that as TRBS contin...
LAST MAN STANDING: Gregg Hurwitz's 12th Orphan X Thriller Announced (with Details)
Evan Smoak is back! Gregg Hurwitz’s bestselling Orphan X series will continue with Last Man Standing, a brand new thriller that puts the Nowhere Man—and everyone he cares about—in the crosshairs on February 9, 2027.
Longtime readers know t...
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Ryan has spent the last decade as a literary critic & publishing insider, breaking exclusive news and conducting more than 1,000 interviews, many with major NYT bestsellers. Follow for a behind-the-scenes look at all things mystery and thriller!
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