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Muir’s Gambit – Michael Frost Beckner
Michael Frost Beckner is a renowned screenwriter and producer of film and television, best known for writing the military thriller, “Sniper” (which became a film franchise), and one of my favorite espionage films, “Spy Game” (starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt). Beckner recently turned to a new venture–writing espionage thrillers. Muir’s Gambit, the first of … Continue reading
THE FRENCHMAN – A Compelling Spy Thriller
THE FRENCHMAN, a debut thriller by Jack Beaumont, grabbed my attention before I even began reading it. How? With this biographical preface: Jack Beaumont is the pseudonym of a former operative in the clandestine operations branch of the French foreign secret service, the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure (DGSE). A former spy whose background … Continue reading
“The Wayward Spy is one of the year’s top espionage thrillers” – BestThrillers.com
I’m elated to announce that The Wayward Spy is a finalist in the BestThrillers.com Book Awards! I’m honored to be recognized among such a great list of authors. The first two books in the award-winning Wayward series – The Wayward Spy and The Wayward Assassin are available in all formats wherever you buy books. And…the third book – The Wayward Target … Continue reading
The Wayward….CIA Reunion?
I received an invitation to attend the CIA’s 75th anniversary celebration. When I worked for the Agency, there were no anniversaries of note to celebrate. However, when I worked on Capitol Hill for the House Intelligence Committee, I attended the 50th anniversary celebration. (For the sake of vanity, let’s pretend that the 50th anniversary occurred … Continue reading
Secrets & Spies Podcast
Podcast alert! I had a great time discussing all things “Wayward” with Chris Carr, the host of the Secrets & Spies podcast. We talked about my time in the intelligence world, the writing process, THE WAYWARD SPY and THE WAYWARD ASSASSIN, and world events (the war in Ukraine and the Russian-Chechen wars). Secrets & Spies … Continue reading
Interview with Michael Bradley, Author of NONE WITHOUT SIN
Today, I’m speaking with Michael Bradley, author of NONE WITHOUT SIN, a serial killer murder mystery (CamCat Books 2022) that hits bookshelves today. Everyone has secrets. Some of them may kill you. A small-town journalist and a faithless minister race to end the murderous spree of a serial killer who practices the Victorian symbolism of sin … Continue reading
Sale – THE WAYWARD ASSASSIN
If you haven’t picked up THE WAYWARD ASSASSIN, now’s a great time. The e-book is on sale for $2.99 wherever you buy your e-books. Enjoy!
All Your Beach Reading in One Place
Check out this fabulous book giveaway. There’s something for everyone – a spy thriller (THE WAYWARD SPY) and suspense, horror, dystopian, and sci-fi stories. Plus some extra bling from each author. Seven free books? What are you waiting for? Enter here: https://gleam.io/Uyzw1/epic-summer-book-giveaway Follow me and the other authors on Twitter: @smobooks @madisonlawson96 @brandiejune @AshLBishop @RobSamborn … Continue reading
THE WAYWARD SPY – $1.99
For a limited time, THE WAYWARD SPY is on sale for $1.99 – Wherever you buy e-books!
Sale – THE WAYWARD SPY
Great news! THE WAYWARD SPY e-book is on sale for $1.99 everywhere you buy e-books. Grab your copy now from Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, or Amazon. THE WAYWARD SPY, 2021’s best thriller (Independent Publisher Book Awards), is the first book in the WAYWARD series. THE WAYWARD ASSASSIN (book 2) is available … Continue reading