In addition to his fiction, Finder continues to write extensively on espionage and international affairs relations for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Republic. He lives in Boston with his wife and daughter.
Dead Money (2025) Jakob Kerr "Reverse, reveal, surprise is my recipe for a great thriller, and it's one that Jakob Kerr has mastered in Dead Money, a terrific first novel that constantly surprises."
Westport (2024) (Nora Carleton, book 2) James Comey "This is a really good mystery-expertly told and filled with the sort of detail only an insider could provide, including intrigue at the world's largest hedge fund. Once I picked it up, I was hooked."
The Lost Van Gogh (2024) Jonathan Santlofer "The Lost Van Gogh is a kaleidoscope--a globetrotting thriller, a lesson in art history, a reminder of a crime against humanity that will never be expunged, but most of all a tremendously entertaining read."
The Siberia Job (2023) Josh Haven "The Siberia Job is a breathless, globetrotting thriller that's also a mesmerizing look at Russia's transformation from Soviet socialism to modern-day kleptocracy. Vivid, ingenious, and suspenseful to the last page."
Blaze Me a Sun (2023) Christoffer Carlsson "A Russian doll of a mystery... you think you know where this book is going. You don't. Carlsson's American debut is a wonder."
The Other Side of Night (2022) Adam Hamdy "What can I say about The Other Side of Night that won't be a spoiler? Ingenious, constantly surprising, and deeply moving. Put yourself in the hands of a master storyteller, and strap in for a mind-bending ride."
Mystic Wind (2022) (Jack Marino, book 1) James Barretto "Mystic Wind is a classic legal thriller by an exciting new talent, delivering surprises to the very last page. It grabs us and pulls us into 1980s Boston, a world of violent streets and corrupt politicians, and attorney Jack Marino is the guy we want on our side."
Light on Bone (2022) (Georgia O'Keeffe Mystery, book 1) Kathryn Lasky "Kathryn Lasky's vivid Light on Bone applies the extraordinary eye of Georgia O'Keeffe to overlapping mysteries in 1930s New Mexico. O'Keeffe's righteous vision does not flinch from the truth, and we follow her gaze in fascination through this masterfully woven story."
December '41 (2022) William Martin "December '41 is absolutely splendid, a cinematic thriller that takes us across the United States in the first days after Pearl Harbor. It places sharply observed heroes and an unforgettable villain at a unique moment in history, and reminded me of the great wartime movies. Bravo."
Assassin's Lullaby (2022) Mark Rubinstein "ASSASSIN'S LULLABY is a smart, sleek thriller. Rubinstein gives us sharply drawn characters in a twisty plot that never slows down. Thoroughly entertaining."
Dead in the Water (2022) (DCI Frank Merlin, book 5) Mark Ellis "A richly atmosheric, authentic, and suspenseful detective series."
Into the Groove (2022) (Steady Groove Deed, book 1) Lawrence Kelter "INTO THE GROOVE is a time machine to a meaner, dirtier New York City, a city of corruption where some of the worst offenders wear badges. Parole Officer Steady Groove's battle for his own brand of justice is one we want to fight with him."
L. A. Burning (2022) D C Taylor "L.A. Burning is a great ride, a blast of adrenaline, a lightning-paced insider's tour of the movie business with a memorable heroine in the driver's seat. Cody Bonner is a true original - we're rooting for her from page one, and she holds us in suspense to the very end. Excellent."
The Bloodless Boy (2021) (Hunt and Hooke, book 1) Robert J Lloyd "The Bloodless Boy is an extraordinary achievement--an almost hallucinatory depiction of 17th century London swimming in political intrigue and the voracious curiosity of early modern scientists. Rarely does fiction feel so much like time travel."
Saving Grace (2021) Debbie Babitt "Saving Grace introduces us to a town of harrowing secrets -- and to its sheriff, Mary Grace Dobbs, who doesn't even know that the worst of these secrets are hers. An ingenious, multi-generational plot reaches a terrifying crescendo you won't easily forget."
Red Widow (2021) (Red Widow, book 1) Alma Katsu "Red Widow is a novel only Alma Katsu could have written-a gripping story of secrets and loyalties that nails the brutal tradeoffs involved in high-stakes espionage. Tense, smart, and fearless."
The Wicked Sister (2020) Karen Dionne "In Karen Dionne's wilderness, humans are the most dangerous animals of all. The Wicked Sister is enthralling and terrifying, and I couldn't put it down. A terrific novel."
A Dangerous Breed (2020) (Van Shaw Mystery, book 5) Glen Erik Hamilton "Van Shaw, one of the most interesting protagonists in thrillers today, learns long-hidden truths about himself in this latest series entry, which combines tense and twisty action with some subtle reflections on the nature of family. Glen Erik Hamilton proves himself a master."
Fake Truth (2020) (Ian Ludlow, book 3) Lee Goldberg "A delight from start to finish, a round-the-world, thrill-a-minute, laser-guided missile of a book."
The Good Killer (2020) Harry Dolan "A dazzling, cinematic thriller full of vivid characters and adrenaline-charged action. Dolan is writing in the tradition of the great Elmore Leonard, and he does the master proud."
The Last Time I Saw You (2019) Liv Constantine "Obsessions, secrets, decades-long grudges--THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU packs all of these into a read reminiscent of the great Bette Davis/Joan Crawford thrillers. I couldn't put it down."
The Night Agent (2019) Matthew Quirk "Matthew Quirk moves into David Baldacci and John Grisham territory with The Night Agent, a paranoid, pulse-pounding thriller that could not be more prescient. If you’re wondering where the best of the next generation of suspense talent is headed, look no further."
Death in Shangri-La (2018) (Dotan Naor, book 1) Yigal Zur "Dotan Naor is a character Steve McQueen would have fought to play: tough but insightful, ruthless but spiritually striving. Death in Shangri-La is a passport to a world most thriller readers haven’t seen before, and it’s a fascinating trip."
The Real Michael Swann (2018) Bryan Reardon "The Real Michael Swann pulls you right in and leaves you gasping. It's gripping, smart, and to-the-minute timely, with two memorable and powerfully sympathetic central characters."
Jar of Hearts (2018) Jennifer Hillier "Jar of Hearts is harrowing and intense?a vivid look at the long repercussions of violent crime, with a central character you won't soon forget. Jennifer Hillier locks you in on the first page, and astonishes to the last."
Liar's Candle (2018) August Thomas "Liar’s Candle is a stunning debut, a novel that brings the le Carré and Follett traditions into the 21st century. Breakneck pacing, sharply observed detail, an all-too-plausible plot and a protagonist to cheer for—well done, August Thomas, well done."
The First Family (2018) Daniel Palmer and Michael Palmer "Terrifying and all too plausible--Daniel Palmer continues his father's tradition of delivering authentic and high-velocity medical suspense. The combination of medical chills and high-level Washington make The First Family irresistible."
Flight of the Fox (2018) (Sam Teagarden, book 1) Gray Basnight "An explosively paranoid thriller that pays homage to classics of the genre."
The Children's Game (2018) Max Karpov "The Children's Game is uncanny in its timeliness and brilliant in its portrayal of disinformation as the most dangerous weapon of the new Cold War. Max Karpov has written a masterful thriller that is genuinely alarming in its plausibility. A must-read for 2018."
The Take (2018) (Simon Riske, book 1) Christopher Reich "A beautifully constructed heist is only the beginning of this spectacular thriller, which sets thief vs. thief, spy vs. spy, and even cop vs. cop. The Take is dazzling fun that surprises to the last page, with a hero who deserves an encore."
World Enough (2017) Clea Simon "WORLD ENOUGH is excellent -- a twisty, bittersweet trip with just the right mix of edge and nostalgia."
The Marriage Pact (2017) Michelle Richmond "Truly chilling . . . It ranks with The Stepford Wives and Gone Girl as a terrifying look at what it really means to say 'I do'."
Dead on Arrival (2017) Matt Richtel "Dead on Arrival joins the ranks of classic paranoid thrillers about human achievement run amok, with Stephen King's The Stand and Michael Crichton's Terminal Man. It's hard to imagine a novel more timely."
Final Target (2017) (Jonathan Grave, book 9) John Gilstrap "A great hero, a really exciting series."
The Cutaway (2017) Christina Kovac "An insider's look at TV news and the real workings of Washington DC, The Cutaway combines relentless pace, a compelling story, and a truly memorable protagonist. Terrific."
The Advocate's Daughter (2016) Anthony J Franze "Fans of House of Cards will love The Advocate's Daughter, a thriller that gives us a real insider's view of a Washington most of us will never see. The tension starts on the very first page, and keeps ratcheting up. Once it grabs you it won't let go."
The Killing Kind (2015) (Michael Hendricks, book 1) Chris Holm "Chris Holm loads an ingenious premise-an assassin who kills only other assassins-into a high-powered story that goes off like a rocket. His protagonist, Mike Hendricks, is an all-American anti-hero with his own code of justice, living on stolen time. The Killing Kind is sleek and smart, and will stay with you long after you've finished reading."
A Scourge of Vipers (2015) (Liam Mulligan, book 4) Bruce deSilva "Bruce deSilva takes everything we love about the classic hard-boiled detective novel and turns it into a story that's fresh, contemporary, yet timeless."
Phony Tinsel (2013) Robert S Levinson "A tale filled with as much ambition, greed and treachery as a Joan Crawford double-feature."
The Trinity Game (2012) (Daniel Byrne, book 1) Sean Chercover "The Da Vinci Code meets The Dead Zone in Sean Chercover's The Trinity Game, a fascinating thriller that catapults us headlong into Vatican intrigue, global conspiracies, complex family relationships, and nonstop excitement."
The Samaritan (2011) Stephen Besecker "The kind of big, adrenaline-pumping high-stakes conspiracy thriller of the sort that Robert Ludlum used to write... The Samaritan is terrific."
Last to Fold (2011) (Turbo Vlost, book 1) David Duffy "One of the most original protagonists I've ever come across - a cross between Arkady Renko and Philip Marlowe: a Russian-born ex-KGB agent living in New York, a private eye with a strong sense of irony and a Russian sense of fatalism. David Duffy knows his Russia inside and out, but most of all, he knows how to tell a story with flair and elegance. This is really, really good."
Dead Lock (2010) (Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson, book 2) Sean Black "Sean Black writes with the pace of Lee Child and the heart of Harlan Coben."
(Victor, book 1) Tom Wood "A nonstop, breathless, trimmed-to-the-bone thriller with action sequences that are obviously state-of-the-art."
Fault Line (2009) (Ben Treven, book 1) Barry Eisler "A breathlessly exciting, lightning-paced, and moving tale of suspense."
Oblivion (2005) Peter Abrahams "Peter Abrahams may well be the best writer in the thriller business. Oblivion is a spare, ironic and pulse-pounding tale that I couldn't stop reading."
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