Review: Rise the Dark Will Leave You Breathless

The Tampa Bay Times’ review of Rise the Dark is in, and it left them breathless:   “…Koryta again constructs a hold-your-breath thriller around believable characters and the bonds, familial and romantic and ideological, that bind them....

Early Reviews Are Coming In

Rise the Dark releases in less than a week, and the reviews already are starting to come in. Here are a few of the early thoughts about the book: The Washington Post: This book arrived with high praise from several stars of the genre — “A master,” says Stephen King;...

Early Reviews are Coming in on RISE THE DARK

“A frightening thriller about the holes in our infrastructure and the security protecting it. In this second Markus Novak novel, following 2015’s Last Words, Koryta effectively combines a compelling premise, a villain who seems too smart to be stopped, and a revealing...

Kind Words About RISE THE DARK

New York Times-bestselling authors Lee Child, Joseph Finder, and Stewart O’Nan are already fans of the book. See their comments here! “A superb thriller literally humming and buzzing with power and tension, given depth and resonance by Koryta’s...

Parade’s Last-Chance Summer Reads

Even though it’s fall, it’s always a good time to read LAST WORDS! Michael’s latest release is on Parade magazine’s Last-Chance Summer Reads list. Check out the full...

A Great Review From Across the Pond

“A thriller has to be fast-paced and tense, but to stand out there has to be more to hold your interest. Koryta delivers it in spades. It is clear that a lot of thought has gone into this book – the claustrophobic setting, a strong likeable protagonist whom you...