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Duane Swierczynski

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NYT bestselling author of CALIFORNIA BEAR, SECRET DEAD MEN, LUSH and BILLION-DOLLAR RANSOM. WGA. MWA. "The Pole WIth Soul." gleefulmayhem.com

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · 4d

Only just passing through… but I had to check out the Vortex!

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Janet Rudolph @janetrudolph.bsky.social · 8d

Macavity Award Winners #mystery #crimefiction mysteryreadersinc.blogspot.com/2025/10/maca... @swierczy.bsky.social and more!

MACAVITY AWARD WINNERS 2025

The Macavity Award Winners 2025 (for works published in 2024) The Macavity Award is named after Macavity: The Mystery Cat , in...

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for the question! Honestly, I can't remember. Any plotting I *would* have done have been lost to the mists of time...

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · 14d

Shut the door. Have a seat

Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · 15d

Rabbit! Rabbit!

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · 15d

I’ve been meaning to read more Du Maurier, and this new story collection gave me the nudge. With an intro and appreciation by @stephenking.bsky.social!

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · 20d

Dana Skully is ready for October

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Sarah Weinman @sarahweinman.com · 29d

Thomas Perry, one of the greatest thriller writers of the past four decades, has died, per his publisher, The Mysterious Press:

The Mysterious Press is sad to report the passing of Thomas Perry, who died suddenly on Monday, September 15, as reported by his wife, Jo Perry. Our hearts go out to her, their two children, and all his family.

Tom was a bestselling thriller writer who was beloved by all who knew and worked with him and was part of the Mysterious Press family for a quarter of a century.

His first book, The Butcher’s Boy, won the Edgar Allan Poe award in 1983. He launched his popular and critically acclaimed series about Jane Whitefield in 1995 with Vanishing Act, chosen as one of the "100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century" by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association and was included in Parade's list of "101 Best Mystery Books of All Time." The last book in the series, The Tree of Light and Flowers, will be published in March 2026.

The author of 31 novels, he has received numerous awards, including the Barry for Best Thriller of the Year for Hero earlier this month.

Many of his books have been acquired by Hollywood studios, most recently The Old Man, a limited run television series starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow which premiered on FX on June 16, 2022; a second series made its debut on September 12, 2024. His novel Strip has completed filming as Bear Country, starring Russell Crowe.

Otto Penzler, who published Perry for 25 years, spoke for all those at the Mysterious Press who worked with him, especially Luisa Cruz Smith, his editor for the past four books, stating, “Tom was not only one of the most distinguished writers of crime fiction for more than four decades, he was an unfailingly kind and thoughtful gentlemen that it was a joy and honor to know. We all will miss him, as will his countless fans in all parts of the world.”

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Sep 13

Very proud to see BILLION-DOLLAR RANSOM, my latest with James Patterson, at #5 on the NYT best seller list!

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Sep 12

Currently reading and enjoying SCREAMING AND CONJURING, Clark Collins’s lively and interview-packed survey of horror films from 1996 through 2013.

Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Sep 11

If you happen to be in Venice, CA this Saturday afternoon, stop by the library! I'll be nerding out on the SF writers who at one point called that crazy beach town home: Bradbury, Brackett, Leiber and Shea.

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Viet Thanh Nguyen @vietthanhnguyen.bsky.social · Sep 10

Killing people we disagree with is wrong in every way, whether it’s Melissa Hortman or Charlie Kirk. This is especially true in a country awash with guns and run by fascists looking to amplify their already militarized policies.

No thoughts and prayers. Down with fascism and up with gun control.

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Sep 10

I hate the word "should," but... you should!

Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Sep 7

Happy birthday to my Grandmom Eleanor (a.k.a. “Dolly”) who would have turned 99 today.

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Rabbit! Rabbit!

Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 30

976-EVIL. (No offense! It’s a longtime favorite)

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Richard Stark's Parker! And Grofield! Directed by Shane Black! I am all the way in. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yeah, that was the main one : )

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 24

One week from tomorrow! www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0vV...

BILLION-DOLLAR RANSOM (On Sale Sept. 1, 2025)

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 24

I'm a huge Tony Gilroy fan, and really need to check out ANDOR.

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you so much, Meghan! Thrilled you dug it. And I need to check out MRS. DAVIS.

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 24

I am a little bummed that my super nerdy South Philly references are no longer canon... but hey, that's how it goes! I still need to catch up with ANDOR.

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Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 21

Shut the door. Have a seat

Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Aug 1

Rabbit! Rabbit!

Duane Swierczynski @swierczy.bsky.social · Jul 29

MARVEL PENULTIMATE

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