Rise the Dark Reviews Keep Coming

The kind words about Rise the Dark keep coming:   “Koryta’s last three novels represent the high water mark for modern thriller writing and whatever he writes next I will be reading.” —CrimeFictionLover’s review    Book Reporter...

Michael’s Rise the Dark Playlist

Music is a huge part of my writing process, and certain songs and artists seep into the individual books and characters. This is never more important than in the middle of a book, or during the first rewrites, when fresh energy is critical. I’ve had the pleasure of...

Michael’s Q&A with the Portland Press Herald

Wondering how Michael spent his summer? He sits down with the Portland Press Herald and talks about his influences, his summer in Maine, and his research for the book following Rise the Dark. Read the full Q&A below or check it out here:  Best-selling author...

Review: Rise the Dark Will Leave You Breathless

The Tampa Bay Times’ review of Rise the Dark is in, and it left them breathless:   “…Koryta again constructs a hold-your-breath thriller around believable characters and the bonds, familial and romantic and ideological, that bind them....

Early Reviews Are Coming In

Rise the Dark releases in less than a week, and the reviews already are starting to come in. Here are a few of the early thoughts about the book: The Washington Post: This book arrived with high praise from several stars of the genre — “A master,” says Stephen King;...