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.

The paperback edition of Vanishing Games by Roger Hobbs is now available from Vintage. The electrifying sequel to Ghostman brings the Ghostman to the neon-lit criminal underworld of Macau — praised by Publishers Weekly, The Guardian, and the Chicago Tribune as one of the most thrilling crime novels of 2015.

Roger Hobbs reveals the title of his highly anticipated third novel — a major milestone for readers who had been eagerly following his career since Ghostman and Vanishing Games. The announcement marked the next chapter in one of crime fiction's most exciting careers, cut tragically short before the manuscript could be completed.

Roger Hobbs shares his find of the moment uncufflinks, a pair of handcuff-shaped cufflinks that perfectly capture the aesthetic of a man who writes about criminals for a living. A small detail that says everything about the world Roger inhabited where crime, style, and dark humor intersect in the most unexpected places.

Roger Hobbs became the proud recipient of the Maltese Falcon — a hand-carved wooden statue awarded by the Maltese Falcon Society in Japan to the writer of the best hardboiled-style crime fiction. A fitting honor for the author of Ghostman, whose razor-sharp prose and criminal expertise earned him fans and accolades across the globe.

Today is the day — Vanishing Games by Roger Hobbs is officially available. The electrifying sequel to Ghostman takes the story to Macau's criminal underworld, delivering the same taut, propulsive prose that made the debut an international sensation. Pick up your copy now and return to the world of the Ghostman.

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 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.