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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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A Book Spy Review: ‘Smoke’ by Joe Ide

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EXCLUSIVE: Simon Gervais to Kickoff New Series with ‘The Last Protector’

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“There’s a new go-to site for all things thriller—Ryan Steck’s The Real Book Spy”
– Kyle Mills, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Survivor

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– Ted Bell, New York Times bestselling author of Alex Hawke spy thrillers and Nick McIver historical novels

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“Thank God for The Real Book Spy, without him the thriller world would be in total chaos.”
— Ben Coes, New York Times bestselling author of international espionage thrillers featuring Dewey Andreas

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— Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestseller and award-winning author of ten international espionage novels

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  • The Real Book Spy’s March 2021 Reading Guide
  • A Book Spy Review: ‘The Kaiser’s Web’ by Steve Berry
  • SHADOW TARGET: David Ricciardi’s Fourth Jake Keller Novel to Hit Bookstores this June
  • Featured Review: ‘The Outside Man’ by Don Bentley
  • Mitch Rapp is Back: See the Cover for ‘Enemy at the Gates’
  • THE SPY DEVILS: Joe Goldberg’s Next Thriller Set for May Release
  • A Book Spy Review: ‘Smoke’ by Joe Ide
  • Watch: ThrillerTalk Interview with Mark Greaney
  • EXCLUSIVE: Simon Gervais to Kickoff New Series with ‘The Last Protector’
  • Review Roundup: Best Thrillers of January and February 2021
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