Suit Up! With Terrance Layhew

"Jack Hillman is divorced, missing a leg, and feeling like a stranger in his own hometown.

When word comes that his childhood friend vanished while chasing work in Idaho's Panhandle, Jack doesn't hesitate. He loads up the Silverado, tucks his 1911 into his waistband, dusts off his Special Forces training, and heads west looking for a man he hasn't spoken to in a decade."

Josh Jensen joins the show to talk about his approach to writing neo-western thrillers, the inspiration behind his upcoming novella Deadfall, and his philosophy on character development, writing routines and more! Order Deadfall - https://a.co/d/0cDE5aFZ

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Justin Scott joins the show as we discussed the release of the Down in Flames: A Mitch Mayhew Story and the Veritas Entertainment Collection for Swashbuckling September. The conversation explored the "swashbuckler" genre's influence on modern media, the importance of serialized storytelling, and our picks for the best swashbucklers across entertainment. Order Down in Flames: A Mitch Mayhew Story - https://a.co/d/04vJ3gHO Swasbuckling Adventure Vol 1. - https://a.co/d/09xk0cbo Follow Justin - https://www.instagram.com/roguebondlifestyle/

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"Dorothy Wagner has spent her whole life wanting nothing more than to be seen. But after failing to make her mark as an influencer, she takes a job working for a brilliant coder whose company is focused on cutting-edge deepfake technology. And there, in secret, is where she creates her salvation." Alma Katsu joins the Podcast to talk about Incarnate, a horror story exploring the dark side of social media and deep fake technology. The conversation spans Katsu's 35-year intelligence career, her research methodology, and her espionage centric fiction and much more! Order Incarnate - https://a.co/d/0gtmJWrE Pre Order Down in Flames - https://a.co/d/0a3ktPn1

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"Thomas Malloy has just witnessed the worst trauma a child can suffer. With nowhere to turn he seeks out the only man he feels can help him, The Scarlet Scrapper! The trouble is that Frank Hodge is no kind of hero, he just plays one on the radio. Hodge, a veteran who drinks too much, is dealing with his own inner demons."

Leonard Apa joins the Podcast to talk about the creation, themes, and future of his debut novel, Introducing The Scarlet Scrapper, emphasizing a "literary noir" approach focused on character depth over simple action. He shares the influence of old-time radio serials and the mentorship of David Morrell, announces upcoming projects, and much more! Order Introducing the Scarlet Scrapper - https://a.co/d/03SK9W2W Pre-order Down in Flames: A Mitch Mayhew Story - https://a.co/d/04YeHTTU

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"When Nate Colt finds out that one of his men is double-dealing weapons to a dangerous third party, he decides he's going to get to the bottom of it. Before he can face the man down, he is confronted by a beautiful CIA operative. Under tense strain, Nate agrees to work as a contractor for the CIA to run to ground the identity of this third party and exactly what his plans are."

Nathanael Hummel joined the podcast to discuss his new book Intrigue Is My Assignment, releasing the first week of September to coincide with Swashbuckling September. The conversation covered the book's plot, character development, influences from pulp spy fiction, and future plans for the Nate Colt series. Order Intrigue is My Assignment - https://a.co/d/0fXxmIzo

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"To solve a double murder in Cuba, US Army Captain Billy Boyle will need to build unlikely alliances with Havana's underworld and British intelligence, including Lieutenant Commander Ian Fleming, whose naval wartime service would later inspire the James Bond novels."

Terrance Layhew interviews author James R. Benn about the 21st Billy Boyle WWII mystery novel, The Ninth Circle, set in Cuba. The conversation covers the research behind the book's historical elements, the portrayal of Ian Fleming as a character, and the evolution of the series over 20+ years.

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Winter Austin, an Iowa-based thriller author, discusses her Bounty of Shadows series — anchored by protagonist Dot Ybarra, a female bounty hunter with Basque heritage set in modern Idaho. The conversation covers the series' origins, her publishing journey with Tule Publishing, craft philosophy around authentic voice and lean storytelling, and personal influences including family oral tradition and Western literature. Order Bait the Devil - https://a.co/d/0eMBlMnu

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Terrance Layhew hosted August and Margaux of A Good Squeeze to discuss Castle in the Sky (1986). This was Terrance's first Studio Ghibli film; both guests consider it their all-time favorite movie and shared deeply personal connections to it. The conversation covered the film's themes, influences, voice cast, score, and its broader place in Ghibli's legacy. Check out A Good Squeeze - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MWtf8W8NWVGDd10EldMAV?si=343de0802fda43ad

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"Jamie Pierce was supposed to be passing through. A snowstorm forces him into the quiet town of Straten, a place of flickering neon lights, empty roads, and unanswered questions. One night at a roadside motel puts him in the wrong place at the wrong time. By morning, a woman is dead and Jamie's wallet is found at the scene." London Baker joins Suit Up! With Terrance Layhew to talk about his novella American Pines, a Men's Adventure Fiction May finalist. The conversation covers the book's origins, Baker's writing and travel habits, his approach to interconnected fiction, and the challenges of self-promotion as an independent author, and much more! Order American Pines - https://a.co/d/0dFGW7Qj

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Terrance Layhew and Blake Powers (Bond Life Chicago) complete their multi-year review of Raymond Benson's Union Trilogy with Never Dream of Dying.

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