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Spies, Lies and Private Eyes with host Terrence McCauley features some of the most talented crime and thriller writers working today. Our focus will be on those books where spies and private investigators are the main protagonists of the story. You can find out more about Terrence and his books at www.terrencemccauley.com. Lies, Spies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

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Spies, Lies and Private Eyes with host Terrence McCauley features some of the most talented crime and thriller writers working today. Our focus will be on those books where spies and private investigators are the main protagonists of the story. You can find out more about Terrence and his books at www.terrencemccauley.com. Lies, Spies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

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English


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Former US congressman Steve Israel on his new thriller THE EINSTEIN CONSPIRACY

2/16/2026
Steve Israel is the only U.S. Congressman who ever retired from the House to open an independent bookstore, Theodore's Books, located in Oyster Bay, NY. President Clinton once called him "one of the most thoughtful Members of Congress", which, Israel noted, isn't saying all that much. He's written three widely praised novels - most recently THE EINSTEIN CONSPIRACY, an historic thriller. Visit his website at repsteveisrael.com/einstein-conspiracy/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers#theuniversityseries #Steveisrael #TheEinsteinConspiracy

Duration:00:22:51

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Sandra Brown on writing, her career, and her new thriller, BLOODLUST

2/2/2026
Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers. She began her writing career in 1981 and since then has published over seventy novels, bringing the number ofcopies of her books in print worldwide to upwards of eighty million. Her work has been translated into thirty-three languages. Visit her website at https://sandrabrown.net/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors#thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration#books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture#thrillers#theuniversityseries #SandraBrown #Bloodlust

Duration:00:42:44

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Lauren Schott: VERY SLOWLY ALL AT ONCE, a novel of domestic suspense

1/5/2026
Lauren Schott was born in Akron, Ohio, and is a graduate of Duke University. She has spent twenty-five years working in publishing. Very Slowly All at Once is her first novel for adults. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers#theuniversityseries #LaurenSchott #VerySlowlyAllAtOnce

Duration:00:17:37

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Bruce Robert Coffin: CRIMSON THAW, the first book in a new police procedural series

12/29/2025
Bruce Robert Coffin is the award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries. Former detective sergeant with more than twenty-seven years in law enforcement, he is the winner of Killer Nashville’s Silver Falchion Awards for Best Procedural, and Best Investigator, and the Maine Literary Award for Best Crime Fiction Novel. Visit his website at www.brucerobertcoffin.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleyboo

Duration:00:28:37

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Jim Nesbitt: THE FATAL SAVING GRACE, an Ed Earl Burch novel

12/22/2025
Jim Nesbitt was a journalist for more than 30 years, serving as a reporter, editor and roving national correspondent for newspapers and wire services in Alabama, Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington, D.C. He chased hurricanes, earthquakes, plane wrecks, presidential candidates, wildfires, rodeo cowboys, migrant field hands, neo-Nazis and nuns with an eye for the telling detail and an ear for the voice of the people who give life to a story. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers#theuniversityseries #JimNesbitt #thefatalsavinggrace #EdEarlBurch #spottedmulepress

Duration:00:42:26

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Travis Davis: WAR ON THE PORCH, a Twentieth Century War Story

12/15/2025
Travis Davis is a former Air Force brat who later joined the US Army, where he received multiple awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal among others. ONE OF FOUR, a novel of WWI, is available now everywhere books are sold. Please visit his website at authortravisdavis.com Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers#theuniversityseries #TravisDavis#WaronthePorch

Duration:00:29:06

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Daniella Bernett on SECRETS LIE IN WAIT, her newest Emmeline and Gregory adventure

12/8/2025
Daniella Bernett is a member of the International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America, where she's a board member of the New York Chapter. She also is a member of the Crime Writers Association. She graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Journalism from St. John’s University. Daniella is currently working on Emmeline and Gregory’s next adventure. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #SecretsLieInWait

Duration:00:23:02

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Chris Ciulla on the Myopic Duplicity anthology

11/10/2025
Chris Ciulla is the CEO of Leonardo Audio and Nor’easter Publishing. He's an on-camera actor, a voice over artist and an award-winning audiobook narrator. He partnered with Jeff Circle to bring the crime anthology Myopic Duplicity to life. Download the audio version of the Myopic Duplicity here. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #ChrisCiulla #MyopicDuplicity #LeonardoAudio

Duration:00:37:20

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James Magruder: NO ONE IS LOOKING AT YOU

11/3/2025
James Magruder is an American playwright, author, and translator. Magruder received his doctorate in dramaturgy and dramatic criticism at the Yale School of Drama. He is best knownfor his work on Broadway where he wrote the book for the musical Triumph of Love and adapted Jeff Whitty's original book for the Broadway mounting of the musical Head over eels. Click here to learn more. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview#writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors#thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture#thrillers #TheTwilightTown #JamesMagruder #NoOneIsLookingAtYou

Duration:00:33:36

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Aaron Philip Clark and THE BLUEST NIGHT, the latest in his Trevor Finnegan series

10/27/2025
Aaron Philip Clark is a novelist, screenwriter, educator, and author of the International Thriller Writers Award-nominated Detective Trevor Finnegan series. Clark has co-written and collaborated on works of fiction with rapper and entertainment mogul Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and a variety of public figures and luminaries. In addition to writing fiction and screenplays, Clark teaches a variety of creative writing courses at UCLA Extension and finds inspiration while exploring the many facets of Los Angeles. Visit his website at www.aaronphilipclark.com Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #AaronPhilipClark #TheBluestNight

Duration:00:44:40

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Nicole Baart on WHERE HE LEFT ME, her atmospheric thriller set in the Pacific Northwest

10/20/2025
Nicole Baart is the author of several novels, including Where He Left Me and Everything We Didn’t Say. The cofounder of a nonprofit and mother of five, she lives in Iowa with her family. Visit her website: NicoleBaart.com. Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #NicoleBaart #WhereHeLeftMe

Duration:00:19:46

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St. Sukie de la Croix: a hilarious, insightful chat about writing, life, and THE HUNT FOR THE HAIRDO KILLER

10/13/2025
St. Sukie de la Croix has been a social commentator and researcher on Chicago’s LGBT history for three decades. He has published oral-history interviews; lectured; conducted historical tours; documented LGBT life through columns, photographs, humor features, and fiction; and written the book Chicago Whispers (University of Wisconsin Press, 2012) on local LGBT history. You can see his complete body of work by clicking here. Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #SukiedelaCroix #TheHuntfortheHairdoKiller

Duration:00:36:57

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M.P. Woodward: TERMINAL VELOCITY, the newest Jack Ryan Jr. thriller

10/6/2025
M. P. Woodward is a veteran of both US intelligence ops and the entertainment industry. As a naval intelligence officer with the US Pacific Command, he scripted scenario moves and countermoves for US war game exercises in the Middle East. In multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf and Far East, he worked alongside US Special Forces, CIA, and NSA. After leaving the Navy, Woodward ran international distribution marketing for Amazon Prime Video. Today, he is a full-time writer based in Washington State. Visit his website at www.mpwoodward.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #MPWoodward #TerminalVelocity

Duration:00:30:41

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Maeve McGoran's audible original SHIPWRECK, an investigation into the sinking of the SS El Faro

9/29/2025
Maeve McGoran is a former senior editor of Morning Edition on NPR. SHIPWRECK: How a Captain, Company, and Culture Sank the SS El Faro is available exclusively on Audible by clicking here. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #MaeveMcGoran #Shipwrecked

Duration:00:37:11

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Genevieve Rheams: WE WILL PLANT BIRDS OF PARADISE

9/22/2025
Genevieve Rheams writes LGTBQ+ romance, comedy, literature, and personal essays. She received her MFA in Fiction from the University of New Orleans, teaches fiction writing workshops, and is an Academic Advisor at Loyola University. Visit her website at www.genevieverheams.com Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #GenevieveRheams #WeWillPlantBirdsofParadise

Duration:00:24:32

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Marc Cameron: US Marshall Arliss Cutter faces the Alaskan wilderness in DEAD LINE

9/15/2025
Marc Cameron is a former U.S. Marshal and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of the Arliss Cutter novels, the Jericho Quinn series, and the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Sr. books, starting with Power and Empire. Visit him online at MarcCameronBooks.com. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #MarcCameron #DeadLine

Duration:00:36:39

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Robert A. Adamcik: THE WAVEFORCE AFFAIR

9/8/2025
Mr. Robert A. Adamcik was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated with a degree in History from The Ohio State University in 1989. Upon graduation, he was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy and served for 20 years as a Surface Warfare Officer, serving on six ships during the course of Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Stabilise, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. He retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in 2009 but still serves on board a ship as a volunteer tour guide at the Battleship Wisconsin Museum. He resides in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife Kate and their several dogs and cats. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #RobertAdamcik #TheWaveForceAffair

Duration:00:21:55

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Tracey Devlyn on FLASHPOINT, co-writing, genre switch ups, and the writing life

9/1/2025
Tracey Devlyn is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical suspense, which often contains elements of mystery, romance, and environmentalcrime. Visit her website at https://www.traceydevlyn.com Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict#bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread#terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers#TheTwilightTown #TraceyDevlyn #FlashPoint

Duration:00:23:30

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James L'Etoile: SINS OF THE FATHER, the newest installment in the Detective Nathan Parker series

8/25/2025
James L’Etoile uses his twenty-nine years behind bars as an influence in his award-winning novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is a former associate warden in a maximum-security prison, a hostage negotiator, and director of California’s state parole system. Visit his website: jamesletoile.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #JamesLetoile #SinsoftheFather

Duration:00:18:10

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Tess Sharpe Pt 2: Writing LGBTQ and unexpected romance tropes into thriller fiction in NO BODY NO CRIME

8/18/2025
Tess Sharpe was born in a mountain cabin to a punk-rocker mother and grew up in rural California. She is the award-winning author of many books for kids, teenagers, and adults, including Barbed Wire Heart and the New York Times bestseller The Girls I’ve Been. No Body No Crime is her latest novel. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview#writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #TessSharpe #NoBodyNoCrime

Duration:00:24:59