New Release Date for The Malta Exchange

November 6, 2018

We knew you wanted The Malta Exchange sooner, so here you go. The release date has been moved to March 5, 2019. Follow Cotton Malone as he and Luke Daniels square off against the 900-year-old Knights of Malta, with the election of the next pope hanging in the balance.

9 Books About Spies That James Bond Fans Will Love

August 1, 2018

Are you a James Bond fan? The 14th Colony is #3 on the list “9 Books About Spies That James Bond Fans Will Love” from Ezvid Wiki. Click here to see the list.

The Museum of Mysteries – A Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure

June 12, 2018


Cassiopeia Vitt takes center stage in this exciting novella from Steve and New York Times bestseller, M.J. Rose. They’ve been friends for years and have long talked about writing a story together. Finally, they made it happen. It’s a fun tale of mystery and mystics, where history and alchemy come face to face. Check it out here.

Interview on Author Imprint, PBS

June 4, 2018

In November 2017, Steve, Katherine Neville, and Jeffery Deaver were on the PBS show, Author Imprint. They talked about the Smithsonian Libraries Adopt-A-Book program, their career paths, and writing. Click here to check out the video.

Announcing The Malta Exchange

May 28, 2018

The Malta ExchangeHere’s a FIRST look at the cover for the 14th Cotton Malone adventure, The Malta Exchange, coming to stores in the United States on March 19, 2019. The pope is dead. A conclave is about to begin. Cardinals are steadily arriving at the Vatican, but one has fled Rome—in search of a document that dates back to the 4th century and Constantine the Great. Cotton is after the same relic, as are the legendary Knights of Malta. So the hunt is on, and the election of the next pope hangs in the balance.

Click here to learn more.

The Lost Order Chosen as Best Thriller of 2017

May 20, 2018

Some wonderful news from RT Book Reviews. The Lost Order was chosen as the 2017 Reviewers’ Choice for Thriller of the Year. I’m thrilled (pun intended) by the recognition. Elizabeth accepted the award on my behalf in Reno, NV, on May 18. Click here to see the video.

CBS News Interview

April 7, 2018

On April 4, the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, Steve was on CBS News discussing Dr. King and The Bishop’s Pawn. Click here to listen.

The Devils’ Due Released as an eBook

December 21, 2017

In 2006, International Thriller Writers published Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night. It is a collection of short stories by ITW authors. Steve’s story from that book, The Devil’s Due, is now available as a standalone eBook short story. Click here to learn more.

Announcing The Bishop’s Pawn

November 18, 2017

The next Cotton Malone adventure, The Bishop’s Pawn, releases (in the United States) on March 20, 2018. It’s a timely tale that deals with the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., especially considering that 2018 is the 50th anniversary of his death. It’s also Cotton Malone’s first case, a flashback tale of how Cotton first came to work for the Justice Department and how the Magellan Billet was formed. It’s a story Steve has rolled around inside his head for over a decade, now finally coming to life. It’s one you’re going to enjoy, as it’s told all from Cotton’s point of view, a first person tale of intrigue and adventure.

Steve’s Books in Prison Libraries

August 25, 2017

Here’s a fascinating article about prison libraries and, in particular, the library at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. No surprise that escapism is the most popular subject, but it was fascinating to see that Steve’s book led the list of those most preferred. Check the article out here.