Todd Ritter, also known under the noms de plume of Riley Sager and Alan Finn, is an American author of thriller novels.
Early life, family and education
Ritter grew up in a ranch-style house in Pennsylvania.
Early career Before becoming a full-time novelist Ritter worked as a journalist, editor and graphic designer.
Writing career As of 2022 Ritter has released six novels as Sager and three novels under his real name, the latter of which make up the Kat Campbell series. Ritter has also released one novel under the pen name Alan Finn, Things Half in Shadow. He referenced the choice to write under the name Sager, stating that "since we were looking for a new publisher, one could argue that editors would be willing to go with someone who had a clean slate, rather than a critically acclaimed author with a spotty sales record." The author's website for "Riley Sager" initially lacked an author photo or any gender identifying language, including pronouns. This has since changed, as the current website features a photo of Ritter and uses he/him pronouns.
Bibliography
As Riley Sager
Final Girls (2017) The Last Time I Lied (2018) Lock Every Door (2019) Home Before Dark (2020) Survive the Night (2021) The House Across the Lake (2022) The Only One Left (2023) Middle of the Night (2024) With a Vengeance (2025) The Unknown (2026)
As Todd Ritter Kat Campbell series Death Notice (2010) Bad Moon (2011, also released as Death Falls) Devil's Night (2013, also released as Death Night)
As Alan Finn
Things Half in Shadow (2014)
Awards
Work Year & Award Category Result Ref.Final Girls2017 Goodreads Choice AwardsHorror2018 International Thriller Writers AwardsHard Cover NovelThe Last Time I Lied2018 Goodreads Choice AwardsMystery & ThrillerLock Every Door2019 Goodreads Choice AwardsMystery & Thriller2020 RUSA CODES Reading ListHome Before Dark2020 Goodreads Choice AwardsMystery & ThrillerThe Only One Left2023 Dragon AwardsHorror2023 Goodreads Choice AwardsMystery & ThrillerMiddle of the Night2024 Goodreads Choice AwardsMystery & Thriller
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