Michael Koryta

Michael Koryta

Michael Koryta also writes as: Scott Carson.

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Departure 37 (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Michael Koryta, on August 5th, 2025.

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Michael Koryta Stats: The highest rated book by Michael Koryta on Book Notification is Those Who Wish Me Dead, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is If She Wakes / I'm Still Here, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Michael Koryta on Book Notification is How It Happened, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Those Who Wish Me Dead, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Michael Koryta books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Lincoln Perry Books in Publication Order

A Cleveland private investigator takes on cases.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.1
Tonight I Said Goodbye
2004
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2
6.5
Sorrow's Anthem
2006
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3
7
A Welcome Grave
2007
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4
8
The Silent Hour
2009
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List of Markus Novak Books in Publication Order

A private investigator mourning his wife confronts dark conspiracies and a past killer.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.1
Last Words
2015
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2
8
Rise the Dark
2016
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3
The Last Honest Horse Thief
2018
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.4
Envy the Night
2008
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2
7.5
So Cold the River
2010
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3
8
The Cypress House
2011
Go
4
7.9
The Ridge
2011
Go
5
8
The Prophet
2012
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6
8.7
Those Who Wish Me Dead
2014
Go
7
7.1
How It Happened
2018
Go
8
8.2
If She Wakes / I'm Still Here
2019
Go
9
7.4
The Chill ( As: Scott Carson)
2020
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10
8.1
Never Far Away
2021
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11
7.6
Where They Wait ( As: Scott Carson)
2021
Go
12
8.1
An Honest Man
2023
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13
8.7
Lost Man's Lane ( As: Scott Carson)
2024
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14
8
Departure 37 ( As: Scott Carson)
2025
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Apex Predator
2013
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2
9
Short Story (With: Karin Slaughter)
2019
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

Mystery and suspense stories, each centered on books, libraries, or the literary world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
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2
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
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3
8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
4
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
5
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
6
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
7
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
8
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
9
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
10
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
11
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
12
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
13
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
14
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
15
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
16
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
17
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
18
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
19
9
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
22
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
23
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
24
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
25
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
26
8.7
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
27
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
28
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
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34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief
2018
Go
36
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
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37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
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38
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
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39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
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40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
9
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
3
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
4
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
5
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
6
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
7
8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
8
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
9
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
11
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
12
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
13
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
14
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
15
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
16
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
17
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
18
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
19
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
23
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
24
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
25
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
26
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
27
8.7
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
28
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief
2018
Go
36
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
37
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
38
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
39
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
40
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
41
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
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List of The MatchUp Collection Books in Publication Order

The MatchUp Collection is a series of short stories where famous authors team up their well-known characters, such as Temperance Brennan and Jack Reacher in the same story.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Honor & ... (By: C.J. Box, Sandra Brown)
2017
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2
8.7
Deserves to Be Dead (By: John Sandford, Lisa Jackson)
2017
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3
9
Getaway (By: Lisa Scottoline, Nelson DeMille)
2017
Go
4
Midnight Flame (By: Christopher Rice, Lara Adrian)
2018
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5
9
Short Story (With: Karin Slaughter)
2019
Go
6
Past Prologue (By: Diana Gabaldon, Steve Berry)
2019
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7
7.6
Faking a Murderer (By: Lee Child, Kathy Reichs)
2019
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8
10
Dig Here (By: Charlaine Harris, Andrew Gross)
2019
Go
9
Taking the Veil (By: J.A. Jance, Eric Van Lustbader)
2019
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10
10
Rambo on Their Minds (By: Gayle Lynds, David Morrell)
2019
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11
Footloose (By: Val McDermid, Peter James)
2019
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List of Michael Koryta Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Seize the Night
2015
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2
10
Detours
2016
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3
6.9
MatchUp
2017
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4
7
Hark! the Herald Angels Scream
2018
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5
7
When a Stranger Comes to Town
2021
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Michael Koryta

Michael Koryta was born on September 20th, 1982 and is currently 43 years old. Michael Koryta was born in Bloomington, Indiana, USA. Koryta attended Indiana University Bloomington where he received a B.A. Criminal Justice and.

Michael Koryta has written 14 standalone novels, starting with Envy the Night in 2008. The most recently released novel was Departure 37, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Michael at this time.

Michael Koryta has also written the Lincoln Perry series which has 4 books including Tonight I Said Goodbye and Sorrow's Anthem.

Michael Koryta: Awards & Accolades

Koryta's books have won multiple awards, Envy the Night won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller, in 2008 as well as the Barry Award - Best Novel in 2009. Those Who Wish Me Dead won the Barry Award, Best Thriller, in 2015 as well as the Alex Awards - Best Book in 2015.

The following novels by Michael Koryta were nominated for these awards:

  • Tonight I Said Goodbye: Edgar Award, Best First Novel (2005).
  • A Welcome Grave: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2008).
  • The Silent Hour: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2010).
  • The Cypress House: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2011). Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2011).
  • The Ridge: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2012). International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2012).
  • Those Who Wish Me Dead: RUSA Awards, Adrenaline Award (2015).
  • Seize the Night: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2015).
  • If She Wakes / I'm Still Here: Barry Award, Best Novel (2020).
  • When a Stranger Comes to Town: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2022).
  • An Honest Man: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2024).

Related Authors

Fans of Michael Koryta also enjoy these authors:

  1. Alex Kava, author of the Ryder Creed Series.
  2. Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
  3. Ragnar Jónasson, author of the Dark Iceland Series.
  4. Alison Gaylin, author of the Sunny Randall Series.
  5. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  6. Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent Series.
  7. Robert Crais, author of the Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Series.
  8. Jonathan Kellerman, author of the Alex Delaware Series.
  9. Jane Harper, author of the Aaron Falk Series.
  10. Val McDermid, author of the Inspector Karen Pirie Series.

Michael Koryta: F.A.Q

When was Michael Koryta Born? How old is Michael Koryta?

Michael Koryta was born on September 20th, 1982. Michael Koryta is currently 43 years old.

Where was Michael Koryta Born?

Michael Koryta was born in Bloomington, Indiana, USA and is American.

What book awards has Michael Koryta won?

Envy the Night: Los Angeles Times Book Prize Best Mystery/Thriller (2008), Barry Award Best Novel (2009).
Those Who Wish Me Dead: Barry Award Best Thriller (2015), Alex Awards Best Book (2015).

What was the first book Michael Koryta wrote?

The first book written by Michael Koryta was Tonight I Said Goodbye, published in 2004.

What was the most recent book Michael Koryta wrote?

His most recently released work was Departure 37 on August 5th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Michael Koryta?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Michael Koryta book is How It Happened. Here are his most popular books:
  1. How It Happened (7.12)
  2. Those Who Wish Me Dead (8.69)
  3. So Cold the River (7.53)
  4. If She Wakes / I'm Still Here (8.23)
  5. Never Far Away (8.07)

Are there upcoming new books by Michael Koryta?

Michael Koryta does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Michael Koryta written?

Michael Koryta has written 23 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 books in the Lincoln Perry Series, 3 books in the Markus Novak Series, 14 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series, 1 book in The MatchUp Collection Series, 4 Standalone Novels.

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