Josh Lanyon

Josh Lanyon is a highly acclaimed author in the Male/Male fiction genre, with over sixty novels and more than a hundred titles to their name. Specializing in twisty mystery, kickass adventure, and unapologetic man-on-man romance, Lanyon's work has captivated readers worldwide and been translated into twelve languages.

Lanyon's groundbreaking work in the Male/Male fiction genre has earned them numerous accolades, including being the first foreign-authored title to make the Boy Love novelist in Japan in 2016 with "Fatal Shadows." They have also won the Lifetime Achievement award by Goodreads Favorite M/M Author awards and have been shortlisted for the Best Gay Mystery at the Lambda Literary Awards on four different instances.

Lanyon's debut novel, "Fair Game," was an FBI thriller published by Harlequin Mondadori, the biggest Italian Romance publisher. Over the years, they have published several popular series, including the Adrien English series, the Holmes & Moriarity Series, A Shot In the Dark series, The All’s Fair series, and The Art of Murder series. Their novellas, such as The Dangerous Ground series, The Doyle & Spain series, The Haunted Heart series, The I Spy series, The In A Dark Wood series, The Xoxo Files series, and The Dark Horse series, have also been well-received by fans.

In addition to their success in the novel format, Lanyon has made strides in the world of mobile gaming. In 2019, "Fatal Shadows" became the first LGBTQ mobile game created by Moments: Choose Your Story. Lanyon is married and currently resides in Southern California with their husband, two adorable dogs, a small garden, and an ever-expanding library of vintage mystery destined to eventually crush them all beneath its weight. They can be found on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, and Tumblr.