Richard R. Becker's Blog

Special thanks to everyone who bought an early copy and have shared the news of my new book. "Born on Monday" by Richard R. Becker is now the NUMBER 1 new release in psychological thrillers and a top 20 best seller on Amazon in its first week!

In Augusta, Maine, a historic nor’easter and something more sinister unearth secrets buried deep in the town’s past. With time running out, three lives collide in a desperate fight for survival, where truth becomes a casualty and redemption comes at a cost.

Billy Stevens, a quarry worker haunted by loss, is drawn into a web of betrayal when a brutal crime pins him as a suspect. Jessica Michaud returns to care for her ailing mother, only to find herself hunted by a vengeful ex whose chilling threats awaken old wounds. And journalist Andrea Kearney digs into a local dynasty’s corruption as the storm’s fury mirrors the rising tide of violence.

Born On Monday is a gripping tale of resilience, moral ambiguity, and small-town sins — a literary thriller that will keep readers breathless until its haunting conclusion. Award-winning author Richard R. Becker delivers a gritty literary thriller that digs into identity, perception, and the human condition.

Born on Monday releases Oct. 21 everywhere books are sold!

I'll be touring the country again this August-September with five more bookstore visits to wrap up the summer. I'll have copies of Third Wheel and 50 States: A collection of short short stories with me. About ten copies of each per store.

Aug. 25 - Barnes & Noble in Flagstaff, Arizona
Aug. 27 - Barnes & Noble in Pueblo, Colorado
Aug. 29 - Watermark Books in Wichita, Kansas
Aug. 30 - Barnes & Noble in Columbia, Missouri
Aug. 31 - Wordsmith Bookshoppe in Galesburg, Illinois

Earlier this year, I visited seven others (plus B&N Reno).

May 24 - The Atlas Collective in Moline, Illinois
May 25 - Lion’s Tooth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 27 - Paperbacks and Pieces in Winona, Minn.
May 28 - B&N in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
May 29 - BAM in Rapid City, South Dakota
May 30 - Bookin’ It in Casper, Wyoming
May 31 - B&N Sandy in Salt Lake City, Utah

The Atlas Collective, Lion's Tooth, Paperbacks and Pieces, B&N Sandy, B&N Reno all have a few signed copies in stock.

I'll hit the road on August 25 for my first major book tour. If you are in any of these cities, drop by any of these bookstores for the signing or pick up a signed copy of Third Wheel and/or 50 States.

Pretour Warmup

July 16: The Book Haven in Prescott Valley, Arizona

Summer Book Tour

August 26: Barnes & Noble Grand Junction (signing) in Grand Junction, Colorado

August 27: Old Firehouse Books (visit) in Fort Collins, Colorado

August 28: Barnes & Noble SouthPointe (signing) in Lincoln, Nebraska

August 29: Bumble Books (signing/reading) in Amana, Iowa

August 31: The Atlas Collective (visit) in Moline, Illinois

September 2: Wordsmith Bookshoppe (signing) in Galesburg, Illinois

September 3: Spine Indie Bookstore (author showcase) in St. Louis, Missouri

September 5: Commonplace Books (signing) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

September 6: Barnes & Noble Coronado (signing) in Albuquerque, New Mexico

September 7: Page 1 Books (signing) in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posttour Wrapup

October 19: Las Vegas Book Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada

Ten Threads, written as a companion to my book 50 States, was the #1 most downloaded book on Amazon during its weeklong free promo week. The book was originally published in 2022 and includes the first chapter of my debut novel, Third Wheel.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R6M4Q6W

Cool stuff. Thank you to everyone who picked up a copy and shared the promotion, which ran through May 31!

If you haven't had a chance to pick up Third Wheel and enjoy audiobooks, I have some good news for you.

The first three people who comment on this post can request an audiobook code for Audible (US or UK).

If you prefer digital or print copies, you can find them on Amazon (https://bit.ly/3KQV2CV) or anywhere books are sold. I'll also be at the Las Vegas Book Festival on Oct. 21. I'll sign copies of Third Wheel and 50 States from 10 a.m.. to 6 p.m.

Great news! Thank you to everyone who has helped make Third Wheel a Top 100 bestseller in the thriller and suspense literary fiction category on Amazon (and the top 200 in coming-of-age fiction). These are very tough categories to break into ... so saying I'm grateful is an understatement!

Find it here: https://bit.ly/3KQV2CV

It took 45 days to get there. It took my first book six months.

Recommend your favorite books to friends and family and spread the joy of reading. Reading expands minds and changes lives. It changed mine!

This is also a great time to grab Third Wheel. We've dropped the ebook price to $2.99 for a limited time.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2MZ737L

Happy Launch Day. Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker is on sale today. The first twenty copies of Third Wheel were sold before I had my first cup of coffee. Thank you!

The Goodreads giveaway winners will be announced tomorrow. But don't let that stop you from ordering a copy today. The reviews coming in are amazing!

Amazon: https://bit.ly/3KQV2CV
Everywhere: https://bit.ly/3QE63vl

Third Wheel

With the book release only days away (August 21), I'm so very grateful that the early reviews are positive!

"An exhilarating story. Five stars." — OnlineBookClub

"A dark and skillful teenage crime novel with plenty of heart." — Kirkus Reviews

"Becker's storytelling technique incorporates realistic characters and subplots into a vivid story that is as engaging as it is thought-provoking. Five stars!" — Readers' Favorite

More reviews are coming soon, and we have a not-so-secret digital book giveaway starting in a few days!

Thank you in advance for any early support. I'm hopeful you will really enjoy this story.