Out September 22
Die Famous
A family in peril takes to the road in this thrilling historical epic
The best gangster novel I’ve ever read. The writing is first class, and the action is nonstop.
– Stephen King
Juxtaposes shootouts, narrow escapes, vengeance, and justice, against family bonds, loyalty, love, motherhood, and memory, capped off with an ending you won’t see coming.
– Lisa Wingate,
author of Before We Were Yours
This will be the bar to which other historical crime fiction will be measured. Read Die Famous the moment it comes out.
– David Baldacci
Both big-hearted and thrilling. I loved this perfectly written tommy gun of a novel.
– Ariel Lawhon, NYT bestselling author of The Frozen River
Enthralling historical thrillerÂ
– Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review
Riveting, vividly-written novel
– Marie Bostwick, NYT and USA Today bestselling author
A thrilling—and thrillingly layered—read
– Melanie Benjamin, NYT bestselling novelist
Superbly written and stunning
– Library Journal Starred Review
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Departure 37
Cold War espionage meets contemporary terror as forgotten mysteries make a terrifying reappearance
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Lost Man’s Lane
A teenager explores the darkness hidden within his hometown in this spellbinding supernatural thriller
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An Honest Man
Israel Pike was a killer, and he was an honest man. They were not mutually exclusive.
New York Times Bestselling Author
MIchael Koryta|Scott Carson
Michael Koryta is a New York Times-bestselling author whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages and has won or been nominated for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Edgar® Award, Shamus Award, Barry Award, Quill Award, International Thriller Writers Award, and the Golden Dagger.
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AP: Rise the Dark is “Filled with Suspense”
In the Associated Press’ review of Rise the Dark, they say “Koryta has a gift for terrific suspense that immerses the reader while also delivering prose that almost reads like poetry.” Read the AP’s full review as it appeared in the Star Tribune.
Rise the Dark Reviews Keep Coming
The kind words about Rise the Dark keep coming: "Koryta’s last three novels represent the high water mark for modern thriller writing and whatever he writes next I will be reading." —CrimeFictionLover's review Book Reporter doesn't think you'll be able...
Michael’s Rise the Dark Playlist
Music is a huge part of Michael’s writing process. Hear more from him on how certain artists inspire him and get a look at the playlist for Rise the Dark.
