Roger Hobbs joins AC Fuller on the Writer 2.0 podcast for an in-depth conversation about crime writing, the research behind Ghostman and Vanishing Games, the publishing journey from Reed College thesis to Knopf bestseller, and what it really takes to build a career in crime fiction. One of the most comprehensive interviews Roger gave — essential listening for fans and aspiring writers alike.

Booklist named Ghostman one of the 101 best crime novels of the last decade, placing Roger Hobbs alongside legends like Lee Child, Gillian Flynn, and James Ellroy. A major honor for a debut novel that arrived already decorated with awards and critical acclaim from the world's top publications.

Roger Hobbs announces that the proofs for Vanishing Games have arrived — the first physical copies of the book, fresh from the printer and full of the tension, precision, and dark energy that defined Ghostman. A milestone moment in the journey from manuscript to published novel, marking the final stretch before one of 2015's most anticipated crime fiction releases.

Roger Hobbs unveils the American edition cover for Vanishing Games — a distinct design for the US market that captures the novel's high-stakes Macau setting and relentless noir energy. With Ghostman already a US bestseller, the American Vanishing Games cover signals a sequel ready to match and exceed its predecessor on home turf.

Roger Hobbs attends Left Coast Crime — the premier West Coast crime fiction convention bringing together authors, readers, and industry professionals from across the mystery and thriller world. For Roger, a Portland-based author whose debut had already made waves internationally, Left Coast Crime was a homecoming of sorts crime fiction's best gathering, right in his own backyard.

Roger Hobbs reveals the first cover for Vanishing Games — and it is striking. The cover design signals everything the novel delivers: sleek, dark, and full of tension. A visual identity worthy of the sequel to one of crime fiction's most celebrated debuts, ready to carry the Ghostman into the neon underworld of Macau.

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