The Real Book Spy

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About The Real Book Spy

“He’s the guy people in the mystery/thriller world talk to behind the scenes. ” — Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling Author

“If you’re not following The Real Book Spy, then you’re doing it wrong… Incredibly cool and supporting thriller writers around the world. ” — Don Winslow, #1 Internationally Bestselling Author of The Cartel and The Force

More than a decade ago, Ryan Steck—aka The Real Book Spy—established himself as the “authority on all things thriller” (A. J. Tata). Since then, working as an industry insider, The Real Book Spy has broken exclusive news, written thousands of book reviews, conducted hundreds of author interviews, and proven to be the most trusted source for a behind-the-scenes look at all things mystery & thriller.