The Interrogation Room: A Q&A with James Byrne, author of Deadlock - Criminal Element -- Login / Register Search for: -- Search for: Read Excerpts Reviews Author Spotlight Essays Interviews Book Listicles On-Screen Television Film Trailers Cooking the Books Newsletter Login / Register The Interrogation Room: A Q&A with James Byrne, author of Deadlock By Crime HQ August 1, 2023 We interviewed James Byrne, author of Deadlock, the sequel to the highly praised The Gatekeeper, in which thriller hero Dez Limerick returns. Watch the Q&A below!  Watch on YouTube More: Watch Other Author Interviews Filed Under: author interviewconspiracy thrillerDez Limerick SeriesinterviewInterviewsJames ByrneQ&AThe Interrogation RoomThrillers Learn More Or Order A Copy The Latest Milkteeth by Caitlin Starling" Milkteeth by Caitlin Starling" Featured Excerpt: Milkteeth by Caitlin Starling Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh" Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh" Book Review: Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh The Key to a Killer by Olivia Blacke" The Key to a Killer by Olivia Blacke" Featured Excerpt: The Key to a Killer by Olivia Blacke Heiress Of Nowhere by Stacey Lee" Heiress Of Nowhere by Stacey Lee" Book Review: Heiress Of Nowhere by Stacey Lee About Author View All Posts Crime HQ Related articles Best Boy by Deborah Goodrich Royce" Best Boy by Deborah Goodrich Royce" class="custom-post__sidebar__related-post__content__title" Book Review: Best Boy by Deborah Goodrich Royce By Doreen Sheridan July 9, 2026 It was a surprise to almost everyone when beautiful movie star Viveca Stevenson retired from acting at the height of her career to become a lady of leisure in Greenwich, Connecticut instead. Since then, she’s devoted her life to raising her son Theo while her doting husband Henry focuses on his restaurant empire. Her best… Firework-Worthy New July Releases! By Crime HQ June 29, 2026 Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead From national bestselling author Ashley Winstead comes a buzzy, bloody new thriller about success, sisterhood, and demanding justice…by any means necessary. MacmillanAudio · HOT GIRL MURDER CLUB by Ashley Winstead, audiobook excerpt Dead Men Don’t Play Fetch by David Rosenfelt Bestselling author David Rosenfelt returns with Dead Men Don’t… This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum" This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum" class="custom-post__sidebar__related-post__content__title" Book Review: This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum By Doreen Sheridan June 18, 2026 Best friends Joy Moore and Benny Abbott didn’t start out wanting to be famous. For Joy, having a quasi-entrepreneurial activity like a podcast was just a way to ensure that the two of them had guaranteed friend time, even as their personal obligations and her debilitating narcolepsy made their schedules harder to sync otherwise. So… Storm Warning by James Byrne" Storm Warning by James Byrne" class="custom-post__sidebar__related-post__content__title" Book Review: Storm Warning by James Byrne By Jeff Ayers June 5, 2026 Desmond “Dez” Limerick possesses a rare and specialized skill set that makes him the go-to operative when shadowy government agencies need someone they can trust. As a trained gatekeeper, he can breach any entrance, hold it open for the duration of a mission, and maintain airtight control over who passes through. When a team of… Search for: About Advertise With Us Terms of Use Privacy Notice Your Privacy Choices Contact Us Site Powered by Supadu The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.