Michael J. McCann

“If you’re looking for good beach reading to pass the time during spring break or your summer getaway, Sea Castle will definitely do the trick.

“Jordan Harper is the next wave in Los Angeles noir, and Everybody Knows is the novel that kicks down the door . . .”

“More, please. Soon, please.”

“A Heart Full of Headstones is another excellent crime novel from an author at the apex of his craft.”

“Hell and Back is a story that challenges Longmire fans to step out of their comfort zone and consider their favorite hero from a new and otherworldy perspective.”

“The Madness of Crowds is a typical Gamache mystery, charming and poetic, thought-provoking and dark, but it could have been much better.”

“The Sacred Bridge is further proof that Anne Hillerman continues to produce top-notch mysteries that entertain, amuse, and move us.”

“Diablo Mesa is another contrived thriller that will appeal only to Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s loyal and unquestioning fan base.”

“One Step Too Far takes us on a harrowing journey into the dark wilderness of the human heart . . .”

“War Women is another fine addition to a series that continues to entertain.”

“Clive Cussler’s The Devil’s Sea delivers what it promises: non-stop, breakneck, diverting entertainment.”

“Silverview is a gift to scholars, aficionados of the genre, and readers at large eager for one last look at the creative mind of an acknowledged master.”

“City on Fire is a crime novel you won’t put down voluntarily. It’s an instant classic in the genre.”

“Unfortunately, this novel has problems on several levels.”

“Blind Tiger is much less than the sum of its parts.

“One Half Truth is a top-notch police procedural from an author with a sure hand, an unwavering eye for detail, and a clear voice perfectly suited to the genre.”

“The series anchor, Perveen Mistry, is one of the most delightful and engaging protagonists you’re likely to meet in historical fiction.”

“The Dead Letter is worthy of your attention, not only as an interesting landmark in the history of American crime fiction, but also as an enjoyable, entertaining

“Dead of Winter is a formulaic hodge-podge that will appeal to readers who like Detroit, Jack Reacher-style violence, and enticing references to local cuisine.”

“Win is the type of spin-off novel that will be wildly popular with Coben’s fan base as an extension of what they already know and love.”

“Transient Desires is a captivating, elegant novel that will delight Donna Leon’s many fans.”

“Winterkill is a disappointment.”

“Later is yet another example of Stephen King’s special ability to tell a story that’s both simple and compelling.”

“Prodigal Son is further proof that Gregg Hurwitz has cornered the market on first-rate thrillers.”

Evan Smoak is out.

“All the Colors of Night is an entertaining, easy to read novel into which you can immerse yourself for a day or two.”

“Once again, Hard Case Crime breathes new life into a classic crime fiction novel.”

“A supernatural thriller that promises much at the outset but ultimately fails in its execution.”

“Under Pressure is a thriller that’s fun, entertaining, and challenging.”

“The Hollow Ones is definitely recommended reading for everyone with a taste for occult detective fiction . . .”

“Eliot Ness and The Mad Butcher is an excellent biography that reads like a thriller and stands on its own, distinct from its predecessor.”

“Undercard is a good crime novel and a solid debut for David Albertyn.”

“Make no mistake—this is what reading for pleasure is all about. The Last Odyssey is fast, fun, and thoroughly entertaining.”

The buzz surrounding Joe Ide at the 2017 Bouchercon Convention in Toronto was palpable as he was presented with the Anthony Award for his debut crime novel IQ. Once he’d also picked up the

“One Day You’ll Burn is a successful debut . . .”

“The debut of a new series protagonist is always an event filled with hope and the promise of great reading to come, but The Missing American unfortunately misses the ta

“there’s more than enough here to like that readers will enjoy this one and will certainly want to come back for whatever’s next.”

“Dread Journey is one of the best examples of suspense you will ever find in a crime fiction novel. Ever. Guaranteed.”

“I’m afraid.”

“GI Confidential is one of Limón’s best to date in a series that never fails to entertain.”

“Agent Running in the Field is a pleasure to read. It’s a worthy addition to the John Le Carré canon at a time when bestselling authors don’t always deliver the goods . .

“Walt Longmire is one of the most beloved lawmen in contemporary American crime fiction.”

“Tin Badges is a tough and gritty crime novel with a feel-good layer you’re going to enjoy.”

“Salvation Day is a terrific space thriller. Wallace is an excellent writer, and she maintains tight control over her story as it progresses.”

“Under the Cold Bright Lights is well written. It reads quickly and holds our attention throughout. Disher’s characters, as always, pop from the page. . . .

“Before I Wake is a welcome addition to the David Morrell canon. It showcases the author’s versatility and wide range of interests and influences . . .”

“Like a machine gun spraying noir at you nonstop. Can you take it? Can you parse the churning prose, figure out what the hell’s going on, and keep turning the pages?

“Thomas Harris has earned his reputation as a terrific author of crime thrillers, but Cari Mora is not a terrific novel.”

“The ideas Eugene Linden works with are compelling, and they have sharp relevance to today’s real-life headlines.”

“Like Lions is excellent fiction . . .”

“A must read, Gray Day is a well told tale that allows us to spy on the spies, if you will, to see from the inside what it takes to defeat counterintelligence attempts to compromis

“Entertaining and easy to read, this book offers serious reflection on the hazards of online dating for those not fully prepared for the risks involved while affording readers another chanc

“If James Olson’s intention is to encourage American intelligence institutions to press the reset button and regain control of the counterintelligence battle through new methods and a refre

“more than just a police procedural set in the Southwest, it’s a reading experience not to be missed. Anne Hillerman has reached a new level of storytelling . .

“Thin Blue Lie fails to convince us that ‘technologies adopted by law enforcement have actually made policing worse . .

“Gregg Hurwitz has steadily blasted his way to the top of the thriller world, and Out of the Dark is a book you don’t dare lend to your friends, because you’ll never see it again.”

“Surprisingly, although Stalker is less than completely satisfying on its own, one can’t wait to see what happens next in this remarkable series.”

“a book that reads like a fictional thriller while remaining solidly grounded in fact.”

“The Boy is a story well told, and Nick Fourcade and Annie Broussard are an investigative team you’ll eagerly come back to for more.”

“Sorry, folks. Pandemic hits the bookshelves DOA, a poor excuse for a medical thriller that’s a waste of your time and money.”

“The Fire Witness is a satisfying read with a great wind-up to the murder mystery and a heart-felt ending that solidifies Joona Linna as one of the most compelling

“Residue [is] something of a disappointment.

The Chinese have set a mole loose inside the CIA, compromising American efforts to ensure that their home-grown high-tech companies lead the world in research into quantum computing, the ultimate i

The Reckoning is John Grisham’s 40th book in a long and distinguished career that began with A Time to Kill (1989) and has included classic legal thrillers such as The Firm

“a thoroughly enjoyable crime novel in the Scandinavian noir tradition.”

“fans of Willeford in particular will be pleased that Hard Case Crime has put their man back on the book rack once again.”

“a terrific YA thriller. . . . Peter Blankman’s blurred perception of what’s happening to him intrigues us from the first page to the very last.”

“a terrific addition to your crime fiction library. . . . provides interesting insight into Chandler’s creative processes. . . . you’re going to have fun with this one.”

A dangerous terrorist named Suliman Cindoruk threatens to unleash on the United States a deadly computer virus that will infect every server in the country.

“The Pharaoh Key is a bouncing, page-turning camel ride across an exotic landscape we thought had been left behind a century ago . . .”

Sixteen people are found brutally murdered in an illegal gambling club in Angra Dastrelas, the corrupt capital city of the corporate-owned planet Gattis.

Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs return to New York City in Jeffery Deaver’s new novel, The Cutting Edge, in which Manhattan’s diamond district is gripped by terror.

Do we really know what happened on April 4, 1968, when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee?

“This is a book that will keep you up all night, unable to turn off the light, because the pages almost literally fly beneath your fingers.”

Her quarry was a white male, 5’ 9” to 5’ 11”, lean but with the athletic build of a swimmer, size 9–9½ shoes, dirty blond hair, Type A blood.