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The Definitive 2026 Mystery & Thriller Reading Guide (Yes, Every Single One)

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The Real Book Spy’s December 2025 Reading Guide: Every New Mystery & Thriller Coming Out this Month!

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The Book Spy’s Now on Substack: Why YOU Should Become a “Founding Member” There!

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January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Walt Longmire is Back in Craig Johnson’s New Novel ‘The Brothers McKay’

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January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘Desert Heist’ by Alex Dekker

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Jack Carr Steps Outside of the James Reece Universe with his Latest Novel, ‘THE FOURTH OPTION’

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January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘The Viper’ by Brad Meltzer

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A Book Spy Review: ‘The Final Score’ by Don Winslow

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January 4, 2026 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Author Rob Hart and “Manifest” Creator Jeff Rake Discuss Their New Book, DETOUR, and More

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December 17, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Still Need a Christmas Gift for the Reader in Your Life? These Last-Minute Gifts Are Guaranteed to Thrill!

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December 12, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Alex Hawke Returns to Action in ‘Ted Bell’s Warmonger’ (with Details)

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2025 Recap: The 100 BEST Mysteries & Thrillers from This Year!

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November 18, 2025November 17, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

CHOKE POINT: Brad Thor’s 25th Scot Harvath Novel Announced (with Details)

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November 2, 2025January 4, 2026 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

The Real Book Spy’s October Reading Guide: Every New Mystery & Thriller

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October 18, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘The Black Wolf’ by Louise Penny

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October 17, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: ‘The Crossroads’ by C.J. Box

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October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

The Real Book Spy’s October Reading Guide

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October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

BREAKING: Andrews & Wilson To Oversee New Imprint at Blackstone Publishing

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September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Exclusive: See the Cover for Matthew Betley’s ‘The Council’ (with Details)

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September 22, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Read Your Way Around the Globe: 8 Thrillers with Unforgettable Settings

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September 22, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Tom Clancy Shakeup: Jack Stewart to Takeover Jack Ryan Jr. Series

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September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Reading Travel Hack: These Thrillers Make Long Flights Feel Like Short Hops

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September 3, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: ‘Cold Zero’ by Brad Thor and Ward Larsen

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August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

First Reaction: My Initial Thoughts After Reading ‘Cold Zero’ by Brad Thor and Ward Larsen

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August 31, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: ‘Trust No One’ by James Rollins

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August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: ‘The Persian’ by David McCloskey

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August 30, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

EXCLUSIVE: #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer Teases His New Book, ‘The Viper’

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August 30, 2025November 2, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY: Exclusive Jack Carr Special Edition ‘Only The Dead’ Publication Box

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August 30, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘Remain’ by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan

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August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Exclusive Cover Reveal & Book Announcement: ‘SANCTUARY’ by James Cleary (with Details)

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August 27, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: Harlan Coben and Reese Witherspoon Stun with ‘Gone Before Goodbye’

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August 25, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

BREAKING: Andrews & Wilson Exit The Tom Clancy Series; What I’m Hearing About Who Will Replace Them

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August 24, 2025August 25, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

EXCLUSIVE: Author Matthew Quirk’s Next Thriller, ‘The Method,’ Announced (with Details)

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August 22, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

The Ten Most Twisting and Shocking Thrillers You’ll Ever Read

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August 21, 2025November 2, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

The Real Book Spy’s September Reading Guide: Every New Mystery & Thriller Coming to Bookstores

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August 20, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Finished Bingeing Suits? These 10 Must-Read Books Bring the Courtroom Heat

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August 20, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

I Tried Every Kindle So You Don’t Have To—Only One Was Worth It (Full Review)

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August 20, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: ‘The Impossible Fortune’ by Richard Osman

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August 19, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

From the Bureau to the Bookshelf: A Retired Special Agent’s Top Names His Top 10 Best FBI Thrillers Ever

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August 19, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

EXCLUSIVE: The Associated Press Ended Book Reviews; Here’s What a Former AP Critic Tells Me it Means for Publishing

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August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

Featured Review: ‘Cry Havoc’ by Jack Carr

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August 17, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

A Former CIA Covert Action Officer Reveals the Best Spy Thrillers You Need to Read

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Can You Solve Them? Ten Modern Whodunits for Fans of Golden Age Mysteries

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August 16, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

New York Times Bestselling Author Greg Iles Has Died at 65

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August 15, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

BIG NEWS: #1 NYT Bestseller Brad Thor Announces New Thriller He Co-Wrote with Ward Larsen

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Hot Reads & Cold Cases: Every Mystery & Thriller Hitting Stores this Summer!

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Jack Carr Cinematic Universe? Actor Chris Pratt Says They’re Working On It!

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Featured Review: ‘The Last Death of the Year’ by Sophie Hannah

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This Week’s Best E-Book Deals: Save Big on These Bestselling Mysteries & Thrillers

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August 11, 2025 Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

A Book Spy Review: ‘The Widow’ by John Grisham

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Praise for The Real Book Spy

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– 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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Ryan Steck's books on Goodreads
Fields of Fire Fields of Fire (A Matthew Redd Thriller)
reviews: 134
ratings: 538 (avg rating 4.35)

Lethal Range Lethal Range (Matthew Redd Thriller #2)
reviews: 21
ratings: 22 (avg rating 4.59)

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