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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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A Book Spy Review: ‘Bloody Genius’ by John Sandford

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Rick Campbell’s ‘Deep Strike’ Announced (with Details)

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THE LAST TRIAL: Scott Turow’s Next Legal Thriller Coming in May 2020

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Jon Land’s Next Caitlin Strong Thriller Announced

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Mike Lupica’s Next Sunny Randall Announced, Due Out May 2020

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Featured Review: ‘The Night Fire’ by Michael Connelly

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Featured Review: ‘Blue Moon’ by Lee Child

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A Book Spy Review: ‘Robert B. Parker’s The Bitterest Pill’ by Reed Farrel Coleman

September 8, 2019September 11, 2019 The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘Red Specter’ by Andrews and Wilson

September 6, 2019November 18, 2019 The Real Book Spy

20 Thrillers Hardcore Readers Should Pre-order for 2020

September 5, 2019 The Real Book Spy

Jeffery Deaver’s Colter Shaw Series to Continue in 2020 with ‘The Goodbye Man’

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Every Must-Read Thriller Coming Out this Fall

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The Real Book Spy’s September 2019 Reading Guide

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Featured Review: ‘Trained to Hunt’ by Simon Gervais

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RIGGED: Five Questions with James Rosone

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SAVAGE SON: Jack Carr’s Third James Reece Thriller Announced

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THE CABIN: Five Questions with Landon Beach

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THE WAREHOUSE: A Conversation with Rob Hart

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See the Cover Art for James Queally’s Debut Thriller, ‘Line of Sight’

August 19, 2019September 2, 2019 The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: ‘All Out War’ by Sean Parnell

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Featured Review: ‘Land of Wolves’ by Craig Johnson

August 19, 2019 The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘Below The Line’ by Howard Michael Gould

August 15, 2019 The Real Book Spy

See the Cover for Lisa Gardner’s Next Novel, ‘When You See Me’

August 15, 2019 The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘Assassin’s Revenge’ by Ward Larsen

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A Book Spy Review: ‘Old Bones’ by Preston & Child

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A Book Spy Review: ‘A Dangerous Man’ by Robert Crais

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A Book Spy Review: ‘Miami Midnight’ by Alex Segura

August 14, 2019 The Real Book Spy

See the Cover for James Rollins’ Next Sigma Force Thriller

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THE RANDOM AFFAIR: Five Questions with James Roby

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Thomas Perry’s Next Thriller Coming in January 2020

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Lee Goldberg’s Third Ian Ludlow Thriller Announced

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Harlan Coben’s Next Thriller Set for March 2020 Release (with Details)

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Praise for The Real Book Spy

“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

“If you love spy books, you’re going to love The Real Book Spy”
– 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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