Spies, Lies and Private Eyes
Episodes
Lawrence Kelter, author of the My Cousin Vinny novels talks Man-Killer, his newest thriller
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence Kelter is the bestselling author of more than thirty mystery and thriller novels, including the authorized 'My Cousin Vinny' novels b...
F.X. Regan: former police offer, FBI agent, & SWAT team member on his new thriller ROSSLYN STATION
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F.X. Regan was a police officer in a major metropolitan police department and an FBI special agent and SWAT team member. HIs latest novel ROSSLYN STAT...
James Stejskal, author and military historian's latest is DEAD HAND
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Stejskal is an author, military historian, and conflict archaeologist. His latest book, DEAD HAND is available from Double Dagger Books. Spies, ...
Jessica McHugh: THE QUIET WAYS I DESTROY YOU, her latest work of blackout poetry
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica McHugh is a novelist, a 2x Bram Stoker Award-nominated poet, & an internationally-produced playwright running amok in the fields of horror...
THE GIRL IN THE POLKA DOT DRESS: a political thriller inspired by the Kennedy assassinations
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Cote is a native of Maine, a screenwriter, a novelist and a historian. THE GIRL IN THE POLKA DOT DRESS is his third novel. Spies, Lies and Private...
THE ROYAL GAME: Linda Keir - aka Linda Joffe Hall and Keir Graff discuss their latest project
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Keir is the pen name of Linda Joffe Hall and Keir Graff. Their latest book, THE ROYAL GAME is published by Blackstone Publishing. Please visit t...
AMERICAN CONFIDENTIAL: Deanne Stillman's fascinating look at Lee Harvey Oswald & his mother
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deanne Stillman is a widely acclaimed and published author of several works. Her latest book AMERICAN CONFIDENTIAL: UNCOVERING THE BIZARRE STORY OF LE...
ODYSSEY'S END: P.I. Rick Cahill is back in another thriller by Matt Coyle
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Coyle is the bestselling author of the Rick Cahill PI series. ODYSSEY'S END us the 10th book in the series and is available everywhere from O...
BECAUSE THE NIGHT: exploring Southern Noir with Shamus award winner James D.F. Hannah
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James D.F. Hannah is the Shamus Award-winning author of the Henry Malone series. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. BECAUSE THE NIGHT is his latest nov...
THE BITTER PAST: writing dual timelines and more in Bruce Borgos' new "spy-flavored" mystery
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Borgos is the author of the Porter Beck Mysteries. His latest book - THE BITTER PAST - is available from Minotaur. Please visit his website at ...
LAWS OF ANNIHILATION: a new thriller from author, actor, and producer Eriq la Salle
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eriq La Salle is an award-winning actor, director, producer and masterful storyteller. LAWS OF ANNIHILATION is his third book in the Martyr Maker nove...
8 WINDS: creative excellence on a small film budget with Dan Coplan
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in New York City, Dan Coplan is an award-winning film professional. His latest picture - 8 Winds - starring Robert Davi - is available...
SHADOW DRIVE: a debut thriller from screenwriter & director Nolan Cubero
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nolan Cubero is a writer and director originally from Louisville, KY. He studied linguistics at Brooklyn College and is currently a law student at UCL...
BASTARD VERDICT: James McCrone's thriller explores election interference - in Scotland
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James McCrone is the author of four highly acclaimed political thrillers in The Faithless Elector Series. BASTARD VERDICT is his latest work. Please v...
Rumor of Evil: Gary Braver discusses beginning a new thriller series
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Braver is a bestselling and award-winning author of more than ten mysteries and medical thrillers. RUMOR OF EVIL is his latest novel from Oceanvi...
BETRAYED BY THE TRUTH: an Emmeline Kirby & Gregory Longdon Mystery by Daniella Bernett
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bernett is the noted author of the Emmeline Kirby/Gregory Longdon Mystery series. Her latest novel, BETRAYED BY THE TRUTH is available everyw...
GHOST TAMER: debut novelist Meredith R. Lyons
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith R. Lyons is an actor, martial artist, marathon runner, yoga instructor and now a published author. GHOST TAMER is her first novel. Visit her ...
A TURKISH TRIANGLE: new from historian, former CIA member & author Bill Rapp
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Rapp is a historian, former member of the CIA and served as an advisor to several key decision makers in Washington, D.C. His latest book, A TURK...
Ransomed Daughter: independent novelist Eric P. Bishop talks his latest and the biz of publishing
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric P. Bishop is an acclaimed independent thriller novelist and author of THE BODY MAN. His latest novella is RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Please visit his web...
AN HONEST MAN: a new novel of suspense from NYT bestselling author Michael Koryta
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Koryta is a New York Times-bestselling author of suspense novels. He has worked as a private investigator, as a newspaper reporter, and taught...
A conversation with Michael Dolan, founder & publisher at Winding Road Stories
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Dolan is a writer and editor with over twenty-five years of experience in publishing. He is the founder and publisher of Winding Road Stories....
SHADOW SANCTION: with author and former secret service officer & Green Beret Steve Stratton
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Stratton started his military career at the White House Communications Agency, then moved to the US Secret Service and later became a Green Bere...
9th Man: Steve Berry and Grant Blackwood discuss their new thriller collaboration
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Berry is a New York Times bestselling author of the successful Cotton Malone novels and is also a founding member of International Thriller Writ...
Nicole Prewitt, winner of the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Crime Fiction Writers of Color
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Prewitt is a corporate marketing manager. In June, 2023, her novel - HARTS DIVIDED - won the Sisters in Crime Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Cr...
SALT ISLAND: Lisa Towles talks about her foray into series writing with Book 2 in E&A Investigations
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Towles is an award-winning Amazon bestselling crime novelist. Her latest thriller - SALT ISLAND, Book 2 in her E&A Investigations series - is...
THE PEACOCK AND THE SPARROW: former spy I.S. Berry talks about her debut spy thriller
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I.S. Berry spent six years as an operations officer for the CIA serving in wartime Baghdad and elsewhere. THE PEACOCK AND THE SPARROW is her first nov...
Mike Baron chats with Terrence about Bronzestar, a graphic novel co-created with Pat Broderick
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Baron is the creator of Nexus (with artist Steve Rude) and Badger, two of the longest lasting independent superhero comics. He has published fift...
SHADOW WAR: an award winning thriller by retired U.S. Navy Officer and author A.M. Adair
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A.M. Adair is a retired active duty Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Navy with over twenty years of intelligence community experience and the author ...
INSIDE THREAT: a new political thriller from Matthew Quirk
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Quirk is a New York TImes bestselling author of several thrillers, including the inspiration for the hit Netflix series The Night Agent. His l...
SLEEPLESS CITY: a new series with a new hero from Reed Coleman
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times bestselling author of over thirty novels, short stories, poetry and essays. SLEEPLESS CITY is his latest and...
THE LOST POPE: Cooper's "pope whisperer" lead is on the trail of a lost medieval female pope
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Cooper is an internationally bestselling thriller writer. His latest novel, THE LOST POPE is available from Grand Central Publishing. Visit his ...
THE GOOD ONES: Polly Stewart's novel about female friendships and the cost of "being good"
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Polly Stewart's essays have appeared in The New York Times, Poets and Writers and other publications. She is the author of THE GOOD ONES, which is...
TIMES UNDOING: Cheryl Head discusses the family history that underpins her newest novel
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Head is the author of the award-winning Charlie Mack Motown Mysteries and her latest novel - TIME'S UNDOING, is available everywhere from D...
LOVE BETRAYAL MURDER: bestselling author & practicing attorney Adam Mitzner discusses his new release
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Mitzner is an acclaimed Amazon bestselling author and a full-time practicing attorney. His latest novel, LOVE BETRAYAL MURDER is available from B...
SAY MY NAME: Joe Clifford discusses his new true crime novel, plus writing, life, music & more
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Clifford is an acclaimed author and musician. His latest work SAY MY NAME is billed as a True Crime Novel and is published by Square Tire Books. V...
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW: the newest installment in Chris Hauty's Hayley Chill series
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hauty is an accomplished novelist and screenwriter. The latest novel in his Hayley Chill series - The Devil You Know - is available everywhere. ...
SUNSET AND JERICHO: Sam Wiebe discusses his love for the PI genre and his newest Wakeland novel
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Wiebe is the award-winning author of the Wakeland novels and his latest work - SUNSET AND JERICHO, is available from Harbour Publishing now. Visit...
UKULELE OF DEATH: intentionally funny murder mysteries with E.J. Copperman
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
E.J. Copperman is the nom de plume for Jeff Cohen, a writer of intentionally funny murder mysteries. His latest book - UKELELE OF DEATH - is the fir...
GOING ZERO: with writer and Academy Award nominated filmmaker Anthony McCarten
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony McCarten is a New Zealand-born novelist, playwright, journalist, television writer and four-time Academy Award nominated filmmaker. He is bes...
MAN ON THE RUN: with novelist, journalist, and acclaimed writing instructor Charles Salzberg
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Salzberg is a novelist, a journalist, and an acclaimed writing instructor. His latest novel, MAN ON THE RUN, is available from Down and Out Bo...
ONLY THE DEAD: with former Navy SEAL and #1 NYT bestselling author Jack Carr
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Carr is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a former Navy SEAL. His latest book, ONLY THE DEAD is available from Atria in all formats wh...
THE DEAD CERTAIN DOUBT: the latest in Jim Nesbitt's hard-boiled Texas crime thrillers
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Nesbitt is the award-winning author of the hard-boiled Texas crime thrillers featuring dogged PI Earl Burch. His latest thriller - THE DEAD CERTAI...
ONE FOR THE AGES: prolific author JD Kirk on his latest DCI Logan thriller & writing multiple genres
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JD Kirk is the pen name of multi-award-winning author, screenwriter, and writer of comics, Barry Hutchison. ONE FOR THE AGES is the 16th book in his p...
SURVIVING THE LION'S DEN: Matt Scott discusses the latest thriller in his popular series
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Scott is the author of the wildly popular SURVIVING THE LION'S DEN trilogy. His latest book - THE AYATOLAH TAKEDOWN is currently available f...
THE LAST REMAINS: Elly Griffiths chats about her latest (and last?) Ruth Galloway book
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elly Griffiths is the award-winning author of the Ruth Galloway and Brighton mystery series. THE LAST REMAINS, the 15th book in her Ruth Galloway ...
DRUMS, GUNS, 'n' MONEY: Author Jonathan J. Brown talks about writing through chemo in this inspirational conversation with Terrence McCauley
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Brown is a Canadian-born rock-drummer-turned-award-winning-author. He has just released the third novel in his popular Lou Crasher series DRU...
Keeping it Interesting: bestseller Steven Konkoly talks about his approach to series writing
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Konkoly is the Wall Street Journal and repeated #1 Amazon bestseller of over twenty thrillers. He joins us to speak about his career, his vario...
WOLF TRAP: Author Connor Sullivan discusses the influence of screen plays on his writing
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Sullivan, the acclaimed author of Sleeping Bear, attended the University of Southern California, where he was the recipient of the Edward W. Mo...
DOUBLE OR NOTHING: Kim Sherwood discusses her venture into the James Bond world
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Sherwood is an award-winning novelist and creative writing lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. DOUBLE OR NOTHING, published by HarperCollins,...
IT ENDS AT MIDNIGHT: Bestselling author Harriet Tyce talks about her new release
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harriet Tyce was born in Edinburgh, is an Oxford graduate and a former criminal barrister. Two of her previous novels - BLOOD ORANGE and THE LIES YOU ...
DEMPSEY: Writing Duo Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson in conversation with Terrence McCauley
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navy veterans BRIAN ANDREWS and JEFFREY WILSON are the writing team behind the number one bestselling Tier One series. DEMPSEY is the seventh book in ...
THE CRADLE OF ICE: NYT bestselling author James Rollins in conversation with Terrence McCauley
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Rollins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. Known for...
THE BULLET GARDEN: Author Stephen Hunter chats with Terrence McCauley
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Hunter is the acclaimed, bestselling author of the Earl Swagger and Bob Lee Swagger thrillers. To learn more about Stephen, visit https://www....
Deborah Crombie, bestselling author of A KILLING OF INNOCENTS, chats with Terrence McCauley
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Crombie is an award-winning, New York Times Bestselling author. Her latest novel, A Killing of Innocents, published by William Morrow is the 1...
Bestselling thriller writer Brian Freeman discusses THE ZERO NIGHT with Terrence McCauley
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Freeman writes psychological thrillers that have been sold in 46 countries and 22 languages. His novel SPILLED BLOOD won the award for Best Hard...
Brad Meltzer, NYT bestselling author of THE NAZI CONSPIRACY chats with Terrence McCauley
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers. He also writ...
Screenwriter, playwright, and novelist Matt Witten discusses new release KILLER STORY
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Witten has written novels, TV shows, stage plays and movies. He is the author of the acclaimed and popular Jacob Burns mysteries as several stand...
Debut Author Alex Kenna chats with Terrence McCauley about WHAT MEETS THE EYE
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Kenna is a prosecutor and an avid Sunday painter. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and giant schnauzer. WHAT MEETS THE EYE is her ...
Bestselling crime writer Lisa Towles chats with Terrence McCauley about her latest, THE RIDDERS
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Towles is an award-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker on the topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategi...
Author James L'Etoile talks DEAD DROP with Terrence McCauley
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author James L’Etoile uses his twenty-nine years behind bars as an influence in his novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is a former associate...
Collaborators Max Allan Collins and Matthew Clemens discuss their work
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Max Allan Collins is an American mystery writer, noted for his graphic novels. His work has been published in several formats and his Road to Perditio...
Author and television writer Eric Beetner joins Terrence McCauley on today's episode
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Beetner is that writer you've heard about but never read. Then when you finally do, you wonder why you waited so long. There are over 25 books an...
Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal, chats with Terrence McCauley
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janice Hallett is a former magazine editor, award-winning journalist, and government communications writer. She wrote articles and speeches for, among...
Terrence McCauley interviews Matt Coyle, author of the best selling Rick Cahill crime series
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Coyle is the author of the best-selling Rick Cahill crime novels. He knew he wanted to be a crime writer when he was fourteen and his father gave...
Terrence McCauley interviews suspense author and retired law enforcement officer David Putnam
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During his law enforcement career, “Deputy Dave” Putnam worked primarily in California on teams for Patrol, Investigations, SWAT, Narcotics (stree...
Terrence McCauley intervews Joe Goldberg, former CIA officer and author of Rebellious Son
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest on Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is Joe Goldberg – who has been a CIA covert action officer, corporate intelligence director, interna...
Terrence McCauley interviews Dana King, author of the Nick Forte and Penns River Series
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dana King has twice received nominations for Shamus Awards from the Private Eye Writers of America. He was born in New Kensington PA and grew up in Lo...
Terrence McCauley interviews reporter and author Damien Lewis
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Damien Lewis is the Author of Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy. Damien is an award-winning writer who spent twenty years rep...
Terrence McCauley interviews screenwriter and author Michael Frost Beckner
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is author Michael Frost Beckner, an accomplished author and screenwriter. After earning a degree in Novel Writing from USC under PEN/F...
Terrence talks with gritty crime fiction writer Frank Zafiro
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is author Frank Zafiro, who writes gritty crime fiction from both sides of the badge. This includes his River City series (an ensemble...
Terrence McCauley interviews Matthew Betley, author of The Neighborhood
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Matthew Betley, the author of The Neighborhood (Blackstone Publishing) and the Logan West thrillers (Atria). He spent ten year...