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 attended Crimetime Visby — Sweden's premier crime fiction festival held on the medieval island of Gotland. A gathering of the world's best crime writers, Visby brought Roger to the heart of Scandinavian noir, where his work earned international recognition and new readers across Europe.

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.

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.

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.

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.