Roger Hobbs shares the City of Sirens soundtrack — the playlist that fueled the writing of his third novel in progress. Music and crime fiction have always been deeply intertwined for Roger, and this collection of tracks captures the noir atmosphere, urban tension, and relentless momentum that defined his writing process and his stories.

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 dives into the world of bump keys — a simple but remarkably effective lock-picking tool used by burglars and security researchers alike. With his signature blend of criminal precision and dark wit, Roger explores how this everyday object becomes a master key in the wrong hands, straight from the research files behind Ghostman.

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 reveals the Vanishing Games soundtrack — the music he listened to while writing his second novel. From the neon-lit streets of Macau to the tension of a high-stakes heist, every track was chosen to match the mood and momentum of the story, giving readers a rare window into the atmosphere behind the writing.

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.

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.