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Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Target Down by Ryan Steck
TARGET DOWN by Ryan Steck SERIES: Matthew Redd Thrillers #5 GENRE: Action Thriller (Christian) PUBLISHER: Tyndale Fiction RELEASE DATE: September 8, 2026 PAGES: 370 When former deep-black operative Aaron Decker helped Matthew Redd escape both a blizzard and a team of killers, Redd promised to return the favor if he was ever needed. Now, that favor is being cashed in.
Harry Bosch Set to Return in Michael Connelly’s ‘The Hollow’ - Ryan Steck's The Real Book Spy
1 hour ago My wife and I recently found a rat in our garden. Normally I would have called an exterminator, but instead, I turned to ChatGPT, which suggested that I set up a cage trap baited with meat. I did and felt a small surge of satisfaction — the satisfaction of handling something yourself, without …
Bloedjacht
‘Bloedjacht’ van Ryan Steck is de derde, los te lezen thriller, over FBI-agent Matthew Redd. Ditmaal is hij niet aan het jagen op een crimineel, maar is de jacht op hem geopend. Na een misgelopen gevangenentransport komt Redd te weten dat hij het doelwit is van een scherpschuttersteam. Een crimineel die betrokken was bij een wereldwijde samenzwering is ontsnapt en heeft het op hem gemunt.
First Reaction: My Initial Thoughts After Reading 'Cold Zero' by Brad Thor and Ward Larsen
These American mercenaries are revered in China. Their relatives are among the few US invitees to Xi’s WWII parade Consider this job offer: A one-year contract to live and work in China, flying, repairing and making airplanes. Pay is as much as $16,725 a month with 30 days off a year. Housing is included, and you’ll get an extra $700 a month for food. And there’s an extra $11,000 for every Japanese airplane you …
Featured Review: 'The Persian' by David McCloskey
Jenna Dewan Gets Stopped Twice a Day When She Wears a $28 Body Mist “Everywhere I go, people are turning their heads.” Beauty routines are integral to getting In The Mood—not for any other person, but for you. Here, get a glimpse into the products, habits, and mantras that help powerhouse women slip into the sexiest version of themselves. As a '90s baby, Step Up—and …
The Ten Most Twisting and Shocking Thrillers You’ll Ever Read
"Thank you for your attention to this matter." Stephen King took some time out from posting movie reviews on Thursday to get back to one of his other favorite topics: Trump. Specifically in this case, he wanted to share his thoughts on the ongoing trolling of Trump by California Governor Gavin …
Featured Review: 'The Impossible Fortune' by Richard Osman
Helen Mirren shows how to embrace your greys with her new silver graduated bob When it comes to ageing gracefully, Helen Mirren has written the handbook. In an industry infamous for its unattainable obsession with youth, the actress has continued to embrace a more natural approach to beauty, whether that's in her role as a L'Oréal Paris ambassador or through a successful …
Featured Review: ‘Cry Havoc’ by Jack Carr
“Part military thriller, part historical fiction, part spy game—and 100% unputdownable. Cry Havoc isn’t just the best book of the year . . .
A Former CIA Covert Action Officer Reveals the Best Spy Thrillers You Need to Read
Ancient Library of Alexandria One of Greatest Treasures of Mankind The ancient Library of Alexandria, built in the city that was the brainchild of Alexander the Great, was one of the greatest wonders of the world, …
New York Times Bestselling Author Greg Iles Has Died at 65
One of the raconteurs of writing is Hunter S. Thompson. He had such a strong voice, a crazy life, and his work just got us dialed into worlds that we …
Hot Reads & Cold Cases: Every Mystery & Thriller Hitting Stores this Summer!
You can now order blueberries, milk and other perishables on Amazon Prime Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their blueberries and milk at the same time as basic items like batteries and …
15 Thriller Series to Check Out if You’re Excited About ‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’
(Note: This is a sneak peek of an article you can read on TRBS Substack. For more exclusive insight and content, including reviews, interviews, giveaways, and more, please go follow The Real Book Spy’s Substack.) If you loved The Terminal List, starring Chris Pratt, on Prime Video and are counting down the days until the prequel show, The Terminal: List Dark Wolf, premieres later this month, then this list is for you.
Five 2025 Mysteries I'm Totally Obsessed With (That You Should Read Too)
These 15 US Islands Are So Gorgeous, You’ll Wonder Why You Ever Booked A Flight Abroad You could go to Bali or the Caribbean, but you can also lounge in a hammock, cracking open crab legs on beautiful islands around the US. You don’t …
The Real Book Spy’s August 2025 Reading Guide: Every New Mystery & Thriller Being Released this Month
Get ready for another great month, full of must-read mysteries and thrillers! To kick off the month, we’ve got two versions of the August Reading Guide—the basic version, which you’re currently reading, and a premium version that also has reviews of all the below books, along with other additional information. You can see that here.
Gone Dark: Military Thriller & Suspense Novel
Gone Dark Matthew Redd #4 Ryan Steck Publisher: Tyndale Fiction Genres: Suspense, Military Thriller Release Date: June 17, 2025 Available Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook ISBN-10: 149648603X ISBN-13: 978-1496486035 Book Summary: Matthew Redd doesn’t go looking for trouble. But this time, it’s found him anyway . . . and he’s not the only one in the crosshairs. Late-summer wildfires are a fact of life in Montana.
Military Suspense Q&A: Ryan Steck (Gone Dark)
Ryan Steck is an editor, an author, and the founder and editor in chief of The Real Book Spy. Ryan has been named an “Online Influencer” by Amazon and is a regular columnist at CrimeReads. TheRealBookSpy.com has been endorsed by #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mark Greaney, C. J. Box, Kyle Mills, Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, and many others.
Schaduwschot
'Schaduwschot' van Ryan Steck is het bloedstollende, los te lezen vervolg op Tegenvuur over FBI-agent Matthew Redd. In de hoop een belangrijke crimineel te vangen, doen Matthew en zijn team een ongeautoriseerde inval in een luxe villa aan de Spaanse kust. Dit blijkt echter een valstrik en Matthew wordt naar huis gestuurd vanwege het negeren van bevelen. Daar worden zijn vrouw en zieke zoontje aangevallen door een motorbende.
The Real Book Spy's May 2025 Reading Guide: Every Mystery & Thriller Coming to Bookstores
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Win A Copy Of The Book 'Story Of A Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen' By Hallie Rubenhold
The book is in stores on Tuesday, March 25th from Dutton. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/4i6LfYg This is the story of a murder, not a murderer . . . In this epic examination of one of the most infamous murders of the twentieth century, bestselling author of The Five, Hallie Rubenhold, gives voice to those who were never properly heard–the women.
TRBS Reading Guide: Here’s Every New Mystery and Thriller Hitting Bookstores this Spring!
If you’re looking for a great mystery or thriller to sink your teeth into this spring, we’ve got you covered! From hard-hitting, high-flying action to spine-tingling, nail-biting suspense and everything in between, browse every title set to hit bookstories below, a list that includes some of the biggest names—like Jack Carr, Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, James Patterson, Craig Johnson, Anthony Horowitz, Brad Taylor, David Baldacci, Jeffery Deaver, Nita Prose, Stephen King, J.A. Jance, Dean...
The Real Book Spy’s March 2025 Reading Guide: See Every New Mystery & Thriller!
Welcome to March, thriller fans! If you love mysteries and thrillers, it’s about to be a busy month because March is packed with tons of great, must-read new titles about to hit bookstores shelves. We have a full list of everything set for release below, but—beginning this year—we’re also offering a more in-depth, premium breakdown of each book over on The Real Book Spy Substack, which is geared more for hardcore thriller & mystery fans.
Book Review: 'Ted Bell's Monarch: An Alex Hawke Novel' By Ryan Steck
The book is in stores on Tuesday, March 25th from Berkley. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/3Yl2UTk After an intense mission to Antarctica, in which Alex Hawke’s yacht is destroyed after an intense battle, which he won, he’s back at home, in Bermuda, looking forward to spending time with his son and girlfriend.
Ted Bell’s Monarch
Ted Bell wrote 12 thrillers in his bestselling Lord Alexander Hawke series before he died in 2023. His friend, author and editor Steck, was commissioned to continue the series, and more installments are planned. In Steck’s first attempt, 38-year-old billionaire and MI6 agent Hawke is preparing to marry his Russian sweetheart when he is called to Balmoral Castle and informed that King Charles III has disappeared.
Read the Plot Details for Brad Thor's 'Edge of Honor'
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Read the Plot Details for Brad Thor’s ‘Edge of Honor’
Buckle up, because on July 1st, Scot Harvath returns to action in Edge of Honor, the latest novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. Harvath, a former Navy SEAL turned Secret Service agent turner counterterrorism operative, was first introduced in Thor’s 2002 debut novel, The Lions of Lucerne, a book that is widely considered one of the best first novels the genre has ever seen.
BLOOD AND TREASURE: Ryan Pote’s Debut Novel Set for Summer 2025 Release
Be a fan from day one with this can’t-miss, must-read debut novel from twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot turned debut author Ryan Pote when his first thriller, Blood And Treasure, hits bookstores on July 22, 2025. Published by Berkley, an imprint of the Penguin Group, Pote’s first novel—pitched as The Da Vinci Code meets Jack Ryan meets Tehran—is, by far, the most highly-anticipated debut of 2025 and is already generating some buzz on the thriller scene.
25 Christmas Themed Mysteries & Thrillers Perfect for the Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe, but as cooler temperatures set in around the country, winter will be here before we know it. With the holiday season about to kickoff, we figured now was the perfect time to introduce 25 Christmas-themed mysteries and thrillers, all of which are sure to keep you flipping pages and get you in the Christmas spirit.
Featured Review: 'The Waiting' by Michael Connelly
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Featured Review: ‘The Waiting’ by Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly shows yet again that he continues to have his finger firmly on the raw pulse of Los Angeles, striking gold with The Waiting, a riveting mystery that further establishes Renée Ballard as his protagonist of the future alongside the beloved Harry Bosch, in addition to the uprising of another character who gets a surprising amount of screentime. The last time Renée Ballard served as the main character in one of Connelly’s books was back in his 2022 novel Desert Star.
Save The Date: These 50 Must-Read Mysteries & Thrillers Will Hit Bookstores in 2025
There’s still a ton of thrillers and mysteries hitting bookstores in 2024 that readers should be excited about, and as always, we’ll continue covering everything with monthly Reading Guides and reviews. Still, it’s impossible not to take a peek at what’s coming in 2025—and judging by these 50 titles, it’s going to be a great year for readers everywhere. Browse all the titles below, and make sure to get your book budget in order because, no joke . . .
National Book Lovers Day: Discover These 15 Must-Read Mysteries & Thrillers
1 day ago "I waited my whole life for that movie, and then we got a crappy smashed-together action flick peppered with key lines from the book and none of the feeling. Probably no other movie has made me so mad from beginning to end." A while back, Reddit user u/theyusedthelamppost asked about movies that …
Here is EVERY Mystery & Thriller Hitting Bookstores this Fall!
Rambo for the modern age? This upcoming Netflix flick is now one of my most-anticipated films of 2024 He drew acclaim from cinephiles with the release of his stunning revenge film 'Blue Ruin', then followed it up with the exceptionally brutal thriller …
Here is EVERY Mystery & Thriller Hitting Bookstores this Fall!
Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy mystery, a head-spinning whodunit, or an action-packed thriller that’ll have your heart rate up and leave you ducking for cover, good news—fall has it all! Technically, a few of these titles are actually coming out in the summer, as the fall season doesn’t officially kick off until September 22 (running through December 21st). But since our summer reading list ended with the month of August, we couldn’t leave these early September titles off the list.
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Wilson Set to Release Solo Thriller ‘Julian’s Numbers’ this Fall
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A Book Spy Review: 'Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Shadow' by Brian Freeman
2 hours ago History is written by the winners, the saying goes, and if there’s a theme to this week’s recommended books it might be that a little digging often reveals more to the story. Jessica Goudeau’s “We Were Illegal” uses the scrim of her own family tree to look at Texas’ long tradition of …
Authors Simon Gervais & Ryan Steck Team for New Series at Thomas & Mercer
Get ready for double the trouble and twice the action because thriller authors Simon Gervais and Ryan Steck are teaming up for a new series set to launch in 2025 with The Second Son.
Featured Review: Daniel Silva Stuns with 'A Death In Cornwall'
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Featured Review: Daniel Silva Stuns with ‘A Death In Cornwall’
Prepare to be utterly captivated by Daniel Silva’s latest masterpiece, A Death in Cornwall, the 24th book in his #1 New York Times bestselling series. Picking up after the events of The Collector (2023), Silva takes readers back to the English country of Cornwall.
The Best Mysteries & Thrillers of 2024 (So Far)
We’re officially more than halfway through 2024, which feels like the perfect time to look back at the very best mysteries and thrillers that have already hit bookstores.
Pursuing a Quiet Mind
By some miracle, I’m getting this edition of Further Up & Further In out before the month of June is over (just barely). I’m not quite sure how this month just flew by, but our little Half Pint (or, as Hannah calls her, our “Whole Pint”) likely has something to do with it. Either way, thanks for your patience as always! This season has been as wonderful as it has been challenging, but we’re making due.
James Patterson’s “Most-Requested Sequel Ever” Set for Early 2025 Release
Earlier this year, #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, the world’s most successful storyteller, released what is now the first book in a new series when Holmes, Marple & Poe (co-authored by Brian Sitts) hit bookstores back in January.
Out for Blood (Matthew Redd Thriller Series #3)
Out for Blood Matthew Redd Thriller Series #3 Ryan Steck Tyndale House Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Military Thriller Release Date: June 4, 2024 ISBN-10: 1496485971 ISBN-13: 978-1496485977 Book Summary: Winters in Montana can be deadly, but it wasn’t the cold that was killing Matthew Redd… Gavin Kline, executive assistant director of the FBI’s Intelligence Directorate, is escorting a high-value prisoner with the intel to bring down a global conspiracy when their plane comes under attack.
Military Thriller Author Q&A: Ryan Steck (Out for Blood)
Ryan Steck is an editor, an author, and the founder and editor in chief of The Real Book Spy. Ryan has been named an “Online Influencer” by Amazon and is a regular columnist at CrimeReads. TheRealBookSpy.com has been endorsed by #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mark Greaney, C. J. Box, Kyle Mills, Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, and many others.
Out for Blood
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Featured Review: Michael Crichton and James Patterson Stun with 'Eruption'
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Featured Review: Michael Crichton and James Patterson Stun with ‘Eruption’
It’s not often that two of the biggest storytellers (Crichton and Patterson) to ever put pen to paper collaborate on a single project, and if anticipation wasn’t high enough already, toss in endorsements from heavyweights like Don Winslow and Jeffrey Deaver, and you’ve got all the makings for a generational blockbuster. The question is, can it live up to the hype? One thing is for sure . . .
Featured Review: 'First Frost' by Craig Johnson
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Tegenvuur
In ‘Tegenvuur’ van Ryan Steck is Marine Raider Matthew Redd in afwachting van een kritieke missie als hij langs de weg stopt om een vreemdeling te helpen. Uren later wordt hij na een black-out wakker en hoort dat zijn team is weggevaagd in een hinderlaag. Redd herinnert zich niets en kan de mogelijkheid niet ontkennen dat hij op de een of andere manier verantwoordelijk is voor het informatielek dat leidde tot een bloedbad. Hij krijgt de schuld en moet het korps verlaten.
Jack Carr's 'Red Sky Mourning' Release Pushed Back to June 18th
Someone once said that you “can’t rush greatness,” and for #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr, getting the story right—and ensuring his …
GUEST POST: Retired FBI Agent Ranks the Top Ten Best FBI Novels
Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post was written by former FBI agent turned thriller author F.X. Regan. Read his bio below, then keep scrolling to see his picks for the Top Ten Best FBI Novels. F.X. Regan was a street police officer in a major metropolitan police department, a SWAT team member, and a retired FBI agent. He directed an FBI field office as a special agent in charge and, after thirty-three years in law enforcement, spent time as a VP and COO of security at two large companies.
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