Author: The Book Spy
The nickname, The Rappologist, doesn’t begin to adequately describe Ryan Steck, Sr. While it encompasses his knowledge of Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, and the universe in which the extraordinary Rapp resides, it does not capture his knowledge of Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath, Ted Bell’s Alex Hawke, Joshua Hood’s Mason Kane … the list goes on and on! But, it was the beginning of Steck’s ongoing journey through the thriller genre.
Steck leaves no stone unturned when it comes to fictional worlds. Not only does he write reviews, and primers for readers, his insight makes him a great “beta reader.” This knowledge and enthusiasm for reading and sharing his thoughts with others has gained him a loyal, equally enthusiastic, band of followers on social media, and has also captured the attention of writers and publishers.
Steck has written reviews for Off the Shelf, conducted interviews with authors such as Kyle Mills (The Survivor) for The Life Sentence, and helps new authors with feedback and truly constructive criticism.
The father of five, Steck somehow manages to read, write reviews and primers, as well as parent his children and be a husband to his wife, Melissa.
A Book Spy Review: ‘The Color of Fear’ by Marcia Muller
Book Announcement: ‘Warning Light’ by David Ricciardi
A Book Spy Review: ‘Deep Black’ by Sean McFate
A Book Spy Review: ‘The Good Daughter’ by Karin Slaughter
A Book Spy Review: ‘A Killer Harvest’ by Paul Cleave
Read An Exclusive Excerpt From Sean McFate’s ‘Deep Black’
THE FALLEN: Five Questions with Ace Atkins
Featured Review: ‘The Saboteur’ by Andrew Gross
A Book Spy Review: ‘Crime Scene’ by Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman
A Book Spy Review: ‘The Painted Queen’ by Elizabeth Peters and Joan Hess
A Book Spy Review: ‘I Know a Secret’ by Tess Gerritsen
Cover Reveal: ‘Skyjack’ by K.J. Howe
THE WOMAN FROM PRAGUE: Five Questions with Rob Hart
FINAL GIRLS: Five Questions with Riley Segar
C.J. Box’s 18th Joe Pickett Novel Announced
Exclusive: See The Cover Art And Plot Details For Joel C. Rosenberg’s Next Thriller
Featured Review: ‘Deadfall’ by Linda Fairstein
A Book Spy Review: ‘Sulfur Springs’ by William Kent Krueger
A Book Spy Review: ‘Every Day Above Ground’ by Glen Erik Hamilton
A Book Spy Review: ‘Moskva’ by Jack Grimwood
Alex Berenson Treats Readers To An Early Sneak Peek Of His Next Thriller, ‘The Deceivers’
Featured Review: ‘Enemy of the State’ by Kyle Mills
The Real Book Spy’s July Reading Guide
10 Explosive Thrillers Perfect for July 4th Weekend
Doubleday Releases Cover Art and Plot Details for Dan Brown’s New Thriller
USE OF FORCE: Five Questions with Brad Thor
UNSUB: Five Questions with Meg Gardiner
FINAL TARGET: Five Questions with John Gilstrap
A Book Spy Review: ‘A Game of Ghosts’ By John Connolly
A Book Spy Review: ‘The Fallen’ By Ace Atkins
A Book Spy Review: ‘The Woman from Prague’ By Rob Hart
A Book Spy Review: ‘Final Girls’ By Riley Sager
A Book Spy Review: ‘Incarnate’ By Josh Stolberg
Featured Review: ‘The Late Show’ By Michael Connelly
A Book Spy Review: ‘The Final Hour’ by Tom Wood
Ben Coes and Don Winslow Each Have New Books Out Today, Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Them!
TRAP THE DEVIL: Five Questions with Ben Coes
Exclusive: Check Out The Cover Art And Plot Details For Gregg Hurwitz’s Next Orphan X Novel, ‘Hellbent’
Featured Review: ‘House of Spies’ By Daniel Silva
Featured Review: ‘Paradise Valley’ By C.J. Box
Help Us Pick and Rank The Top Ten Baddest Dudes In The Thriller Genre This Year!
A Book Spy Review: ‘Blame’ By Jeff Abbott
A Book Spy Review: ‘A Promise To Kill’ By Erik Storey
A Book Spy Review: ‘Zero Sum’ By Barry Eisler
A Book Spy Review: ‘Two Nights’ By Kathy Reichs
A Book Spy Review: ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter’ By Karen Dionne
A Book Spy Review: ‘Afterlife’ By Marcus Sakey
A Book Spy Review: ‘Camino Island’ By John Grisham
