During his career in law enforcement, best-selling author DAVID PUTNAM worked in narcotics, violent crimes, criminal intelligence, hostage rescue, SWAT, and internal affairs, to name just a few. He is the recipient of many awards and commendations for heroism. The Sinister is the ninth novel in the best-selling Bruno Johnson Crime Series, following The Disposables, The Replacements, The Squandered, The Vanquished, The Innocents, The Reckless, The Heartless, and The Ruthless.

David's latest thriller is receiving rave reviews, including a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, and this endorsement from #1 New York Times best-selling author Janet Evanovich, who called The Sinister: “Riveting, scary, but with plenty of wit and humanity, author David Putnam brings ex-cop Bruno Johnson’s world alive in a way that only another ex-cop could. In Putnam’s capable hands, the characters jump off the page—even the dog.”

MATT COYLE is the author of the bestselling Rick Cahill crime series. His books have won the Anthony, Shamus, Lefty, Ben Franklin Silver, Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Silver, and San Diego Book Awards and have been nominated for the Barry and Macavity awards, among others. Matt hosts the Crime Corner podcast and lives in San Diego with his yellow Lab, Angus. He was named the Mystery Writer of the Year by the San Diego Writers Festival for 2021. Last Redemption, the eight book in the Rick Cahill series, explores the physical damage caused by a lifetime of violence as Rick risks his life to help a friend.

Hybrid Event - David Putnam discusses The Sinister