Michael Koryta

Michael Koryta is an American author known for his work in the crime, suspense, and supernatural thriller genres. He has written numerous novels that have been well-received by critics and readers alike, and his work often features intricate plots and well-developed characters.

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  1. 1. Those Who Wish Me Dead

    In a gripping tale of survival and suspense, a teenage boy named Jace Wilson becomes the target of two relentless killers after witnessing a brutal murder. To protect him, he's hidden in a wilderness skills program for troubled teens, led by a seasoned survival expert. As the killers close in, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds in the rugged Montana wilderness, where the boy must rely on his wits and the guidance of his protector to outsmart the relentless pursuers. The story weaves themes of resilience, trust, and the primal instincts that emerge when life hangs in the balance.

  2. 2. If She Wakes

    In a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, the story unfolds around Tara Beckley, a college senior who becomes the sole witness to a horrific car accident that leaves her in a locked-in state, unable to communicate but fully aware of her surroundings. As she lies trapped in her own body, a relentless hitman is determined to silence her forever, believing she holds the key to a dangerous secret. Meanwhile, Abby Kaplan, a determined insurance investigator, races against time to uncover the truth behind the accident and protect Tara from the looming threat. The narrative weaves a tense and thrilling journey, exploring themes of survival, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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  3. 3. The Ridge

    Nestled in the eerie landscape of eastern Kentucky, a lighthouse stands inexplicably on a ridge far from any body of water, casting its light into the surrounding forest. When a local journalist is found dead at the lighthouse, the investigation reveals a series of mysterious events linked to the structure's enigmatic history. As the story unfolds, a wildlife sanctuary owner and a deputy sheriff are drawn into a chilling web of supernatural occurrences and dark secrets that challenge their understanding of reality. The narrative weaves together elements of suspense, mystery, and the supernatural, creating a haunting tale that explores the thin line between the known and the unknown.

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  4. 4. Envy The Night

    In this gripping thriller, a young man named Frank Temple III is drawn back into the dark world of his father's criminal past when he learns that the man responsible for his father's downfall has resurfaced. As Frank seeks vengeance, he is forced to confront the legacy of violence and betrayal that has haunted his family for years. Set against the backdrop of a remote Wisconsin lake, the story weaves a tense narrative of moral ambiguity, where the lines between justice and revenge blur, and Frank must decide how far he is willing to go to protect those he loves.

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  5. 5. Tonight I Said Goodbye

    Two Cleveland private investigators are hired by a grieving father to examine a fellow PI’s apparent suicide and the disappearance of his wife and daughter, a case that pulls them into a tangle of organized crime, corrupt power brokers, and buried family secrets; as threats escalate and loyalties are tested, they unravel a dangerous conspiracy that upends everything they thought they knew.

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  6. 6. The Silent Hour

    A Cleveland private investigator is hired by a former convict to find a long-missing woman who once ran a controversial halfway house, pulling him into a web of buried secrets, violent reprisals, and powerful interests determined to keep the past hidden. As he retraces the program’s abrupt collapse and the disappearance at its center, he clashes with police and the underworld, confronts painful ties to his own history, and races to uncover the truth before he becomes the next target.

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  7. 7. A Welcome Grave

    A former cop turned private investigator becomes the prime suspect when a wealthy rival with whom he shares a violent history is murdered. Hired by the dead man’s widow to locate an estranged son and settle the estate, he follows a trail of missing money, old grudges, and buried secrets that draws him into a web of legal intrigue and lethal deception. With police pressure mounting and evidence being planted, he must untangle a conspiracy and expose the real killers to clear his name.

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  8. 8. Sorrow's Anthem

    A Cleveland private investigator is pulled back to his troubled old neighborhood when a childhood friend, accused of arson and murder, reappears and soon dies under tragic circumstances. Driven by guilt and loyalty, he digs into a web of fires, insurance scams, real-estate schemes, and police corruption, discovering a conspiracy that preys on the city’s most vulnerable. As the investigation turns deadly, he confronts his own past and the cost of redemption while fighting to clear his friend’s name.

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