A writer turned lawyer turned writer. Robert Dugoni was born in Idaho and raised in Northern California the middle child of a family of ten siblings. Dugoni jokes that he didn't get much of a chance to talk, so he wrote. By the seventh grade he knew he wanted to be a writer.
Dugoni wrote his way to Stanford University, receiving writing awards along the way, and majored in communications/journalism and creative writing while working as a reporter for the Stanford Daily. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and worked briefly as a reporter in the Metro Office and the San Gabriel Valley Office of the Los Angeles Times.
Dead Money (2025) Jakob Kerr "Compulsively readable, twisty, and unpredictable . . . The ending made me gasp."
The Silent Watcher (2024) (Vegas Shadows, book 1) Victor Methos "The Silent Watcher is gritty, authentic, and packs a punch. Victor Methos's own inimitable style is addictive."
Echoes of Us (2024) Joy Jordan-Lake "Exquisitely written with characters who linger long after you close the book. Read Joy Jordan-Lake; you will be enthralled."
Echo Road (2024) Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh "Grisly, gripping, and riveting. Two brilliant law enforcement pros join forces to hunt a twisted serial killer. Elliot and Leigh have created a page-turning, edge-of-your-seat thriller that kept me up late. I recommend!"
All The Glimmering Stars (2024) Mark Sullivan "All the Glimmering Stars is a searing tribute to the power of love and the endurance of the human spirit. You can't look away from the harrowing survival story of Anthony and Florence Opoka. Mark Sullivan shows how the tiniest glint of hope can sustain us in life's darkest moments. Masterful and moving."
Lost Man's Lane (2024) Scott Carson "Nobody makes you believe the unbelievable better than Scott Carson. LOST MAN'S LANE channels Stephen King's very best."
Hollywood Hustle (2024) Jon Lindstrom "A high stakes, high octane thrill ride. Lindstrom, a Hollywood insider, is the real deal."
Perfect Shot (2023) (Special Agent Alexandra Martel, book 1) Steve Urszenyi "A stunning debut heralding an extraordinary new character and series. Alex Martel is a kick-ass special agent in an action-packed, on-the-edge-of-your-seat espionage thriller with a jaw-dropping finish."
Murder by Degrees (2023) Ritu Mukerji "A stunning debut. Beautifully crafted characters and twists you won't see coming. I devoured every page."
The Enemy at Home (2023) Kevin O'Brien "Nobody writes suspense better than Kevin O'Brien. Read The Enemy at Home, but do so with the lights on."
What Have We Done (2023) Alex Finlay "Alex Finlay proves once again he's a master storyteller. What Have We Done has unrelenting action, inspired characters, and an innovative, pulse pounding plot. Alex Finlay has become one of today's top thriller writers. This is why. Read this book."
A Death in Denmark (2023) (Gabriel Praest, book 1) Amulya Malladi "Part mystery and part international thriller, A DEATH IN DENMARK... introduces Gabriel Praest, a hard-boiled private detective with a cosmopolitan flair who readers will want more of."
Last Summer Boys (2022) Bill Rivers "Over the course of one life-changing summer, one boy will do whatever it takes to save his oldest brother from the draft. But when other hurdles arise that threaten his family, he'll summon every ounce of his courage and strength to try to protect them all. Part coming-of-age tale, part adventure narrative, this heartwarming and uplifting debut is perfect for fans of William Kent Krueger's This Tender Land or the beloved film Stand by Me (adapted from Stephen King's The Body)."
Deep Sleep (2022) (Devin Gray, book 1) Steven Konkoly "Nobody's better at spy craft, action, and intrigue than Steven Konkoly. Thrilling entertainment from the first to the last written word."
The Truth of it All (2021) (Julia Geary Legal Thriller, book 1) Gwen Florio "A page-turner from the opening sentence. Public Defender Julia Geary is a character to root for in a red-hot case that strikes a town at its very core. I couldn’t read fast enough."
Murder on the Commons (2021) (Davies & West Mystery, book 4) Will North "Murder on the Commons is a taut, complex mystery featuring a cunning murder, and engaging, colorful characters. His sense of place immerses readers into the heart of the story. A must-read for fans of British police procedurals."
All That Fall (2021) (Emma Lawson Mystery, book 1) Kris Calvin "A sizzling thriller chock-full of suspense and intrigue."
Red Widow (2021) (Red Widow, book 1) Alma Katsu "A first-rate thriller. Red Widow provides an intoxicating, insider's view of the CIA, betrayal, revenge, and espionage at the highest levels and the highest stakes."
Water Memory (2021) (Sentro, book 1) Daniel Pyne "Water Memory blew me away. It’s the kind of rare character-driven, adrenaline-charged action-thriller readers crave and writers dare to emulate. Aubrey Sentro is an iconic, kick-ass heroine—deeply flawed, exceptionally skilled, and exceedingly motivated. Lara Craft on steroids. A brilliant page-turner."
Interference (2020) Brad Parks "A smart, innovative thriller that evokes the best of Michael Crichton and Blake Crouch. Parks proposes the seemingly improbable, makes it plausible, then weaves in twists and turns, taking the reader on a mind-bending ride."
The Wicked Sister (2020) Karen Dionne "A terrifying thrill-ride of psychological suspense. Karen Dionne is wickedly good at deception, deceit and misdirection and The Wicked Sister is seductively compelling. You will not stop reading."
White Out (2020) (Badlands, book 1) Danielle Girard "Girard excels at creating kick-ass heroines in high-stakes, high-tension thrillers. Lily Baker and Detective Kylie Millard ensure White Out is the start to another white-knuckle series."
Last Day (2020) (Detective Conor Reid, book 1) Luanne Rice "A brutal murder, a failed marriage, secret lovers, and enough suspects to fill a room. The truth lies somewhere between betrayal and love. A compelling mystery you won’t put down or solve until the final pages."
An Equal Justice (2019) (David Adams, book 1) Chad Zunker "A thriller with a message. A pleasure to read. Twists I didn’t see coming. I read it in one sitting."
Smokescreen (2019) (Eve Duncan, book 25) Iris Johansen "A master storyteller, Iris Johansen brings characters to life like no other. A tension filled novel...her plot is intricate, her characters compelling. SMOKESCREEN is great fun."
Thin Air (2019) (Jessica Shaw, book 1) Lisa Gray "Lisa Gray explodes onto the literary stage with this taut, edge-of-the-seat thriller, and her headstrong protagonist, Jessica Shaw, reminiscent of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, delivers a serious punch."
I'll Never Tell (2019) Catherine McKenzie "I’ll Never Tell is a haunting tale of family secrets. Catherine McKenzie weaves a rich tapestry of flawed, untrustworthy characters, challenging the reader to solve the crime…a not-so-easy but spell-binding task."
Bleak Harbor (2018) (Bleak Harbor, book 1) Bryan Gruley "Bryan Gruley creates a fascinating calamity of flawed characters, each hiding secrets in the haunting town of Bleak Harbor. His portrayal of an autistic boy’s kidnapping, and the subsequent efforts to find and rescue him, gradually and brilliantly exposes the decidedly dark underbelly of both the town and all those living in it. I dare you to put the book down. I couldn’t."
What Have You Done (2018) (Adler and Dwyer) Matthew Farrell "A must-read thriller! Intense, suspenseful, and fast-paced—I was on the edge of my seat."
We, the Jury (2018) Robert Rotstein "The best legal thriller this year. Rotstein's insight into the insidious nature of jurors and jury trials blew me away. A masterpiece of voice, character and points of view. Get it. Buy it. And become part of We The Jury."
A Fatal Obsession (2018) (McCabe and Savage, book 6) James Hayman "A first-rate storyteller at the top of his game."
Saving Grace (2018) (Fleetwood and Sheils, book 2) Simon Wood "Nail-biting suspense in a high-stakes thriller. Simon Wood’s gift is a dizzying pace packed with twists and turns to the very last enjoyable word."
Deep Six (2016) (Jake Longly, book 1) D P Lyle "Readers will love Jake Longly?ex-big league ballplayer, beach bar owner, and reluctant PI, and the sharply defined ensemble of characters in Deep Six is just as outstanding. Page turning action and knock out dialogue from a master craftsman and story teller. I devoured this one!"
The Short Drop (2015) (Gibson Vaughn, book 1) Matthew FitzSimmons "The Short Drop is an adrenaline-fueled thriller that has it all—political intrigue, murder, and suspense. Matthew FitzSimmons weaves a clever plot and deftly leads the reader on a rapid ride to an explosive end."
The Good Neighbor (2015) A J Banner "A riveting psychological thriller with twists and turns I didn't see coming."
Lamentation (2014) (Jay Porter, book 1) Joe Clifford "Clifford paints true-to-life characters with the same gritty touch as the best of Dennis Lehane. Straightforward and edgy, Lamentation gnaws with nail-biting tension on every page. A must-read for contemporary hardboiled mystery fans who appreciate the type of terse dialogue and real life conflicts and settings Elmore Leonard so richly brought to life."
Shedrow (2010) Dean DeLuke "Shedrow is one to read and DeLuke is a new writer to watch."
