The Strip

Six unsolved murders. Two detectives. One chance at redemption.

When Detective Lana Cohen is assigned to investigate a brutal murder on the Gold Coast, she has no idea that she's about to uncover a scandal that will rock the city to its core. Partnered with Henry Loch, a detective haunted by his own past, Lana must navigate a complex web of lies and corruption to uncover the truth behind the killing.

With six unsolved murders already casting a shadow over the investigation, Lana and Henry find themselves in a race against time, facing mounting political pressure, and battling sinister police corruption. In a place where ambition and greed reign supreme, no one is innocent, and everyone has something to hide.

The Strip is a gripping crime thriller inspired by real events that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking final page.

"One of the best crime novels I’ve ever read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" - READER REVIEW

Over a hundred 4 and 5-star reviews on GOODREADS.

PRAISE FOR THE STRIP AND IAIN RYAN:

'An exciting new voice in Australian crime fiction' – Adrian McKinty, author of THE CHAIN and THE ISLAND

‘Page-turning from the start, this book ratchets up the tension tenfold as the pieces fall into place and the novel reaches its thrilling pinnacle.’ - Books + Publishing

‘The Strip is bingeworthy reading – a gritty crime thriller reeking of corruption, murder and sex. If you like your heroines flawed and kick-ass and your cops dirty as hell, you’ll love Ian Ryan’s gripping foray into the underworld of the Gold Coast. Hardly took a breath from first page to last.' – Kate Mildenhall, author of THE MOTHER FAULT and THE HUMMINGBIRD EFFECT

'Fast paced, gritty, sharply observed noir that goes hard into the sleaze and corruption of the moonlight state.' – Andrew Nette, author of ORPHAN ROAD and GUNSHINE STATE

'Steeped in the bitter lore of old-school policing and backlit by the gaudy neon of the Gold Coast streets, The Strip is hands down one of the finest Australian crime novels you’ll ever read.' – David Whish-Wilson, author of LINE OF SIGHT

'Tense and compelling' – Garry Disher

'The Strip is an eye-popping, nightmarish miasma that sets a new bar for Australian crime. A total triumph in every respect.' – Chris Flynn


Genre: Mystery

"An exciting new voice in Australian crime fiction." - Adrian McKinty

"The Strip is bingeworthy reading - a gritty crime thriller reeking of corruption, murder and sex. If you like your heroines flawed and kick-ass and your cops dirty as hell, you'll love Ian Ryan's gripping foray into the underworld of the Gold Coast. Hardly took a breath from first page to last." - Kate Mildenhall

"Fast paced, gritty, sharply observed noir that goes hard into the sleaze and corruption of the moonlight state." - Andrew Nette

"Steeped in the bitter lore of old-school policing and backlit by the gaudy neon of the Gold Coast streets, The Strip is hands down one of the finest Australian crime novels you'll ever read." - David Whish-Wilson