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Ryan Steck

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Ryan Steck is the author of FIELDS OF FIRE, LETHAL RANGE, REDD CHRISTMAS, OUT FOR BLOOD, and the forthcoming Alex Hawke thriller TED BELL MONARCH. He is also a freelance editor, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Real Book Spy, and was named an “Online Influencer” by Amazon. Praised as “One of the hardest working and fairest reviewers out there” by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, Steck has “quickly established himself as the authority on mysteries and thrillers” (Author A.J. Tata). His books have been endorsed by major #1 New York Times bestselling authors James Patterson, Brad Thor, C.J. Box, Jack Carr, Mark Greaney, Nelson DeMille, James Rollins, Brad Meltzer, Kyle Mills, as well as Don Winslow, T.J. Newman, Brad Ta ...more

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Ryan Steck It certainly has. For one thing, I created The Real Book Spy because I have such a passion and love for thrillers. My goal was to connect with other r…moreIt certainly has. For one thing, I created The Real Book Spy because I have such a passion and love for thrillers. My goal was to connect with other readers and fans of the genre. But over the years, yeah, I always wanted to write. And I think, when I was ready, I had a good sense of understanding what readers want from these books. I had a story to share, with a character I love, but man, I am so anxious to hear what people think! Thanks for the question, man! (less)
Ryan Steck It is! I think I first pop up in VICIOUS CIRCLE. I had no idea that was going to happen. C.J. Box (along with Vince Flynn) is my favorite author, so i…moreIt is! I think I first pop up in VICIOUS CIRCLE. I had no idea that was going to happen. C.J. Box (along with Vince Flynn) is my favorite author, so it was quite a surprise. I'm so honored, though. And, I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't hoping that I might one day be promoted to Sherif LOL. Thanks for asking! (less)
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