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William Ryan


Ireland

aka W C Ryan

William Ryan is an Irish writer who has lived in London for a number of years. After leaving Ireland after university, he practised briefly as a barrister in London. In his spare time, he wrote on an occasional basis for television and film before deciding to take writing more seriously. He completed a Masters in Creative Writing at St Andrews University in 2005. William is married and lives in West London.
 


Genres: Historical Mystery, Historical
 
Series
Captain Alexei Dimitrevich Korolev
   1. The Holy Thief (2010)
   2. The Bloody Meadow (2011)
     aka The Darkening Field
   3. The Twelfth Department (2013)
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Novels
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Books containing stories by William Ryan
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Mystery Tour (2017)
(Crime Writer's Association Anthology)
edited by
Martin Edwards

Award nominations
2017 HWA Gold Crown Award (shortlist) : The Constant Soldier
2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger (shortlist) : The Constant Soldier
2013 CWA Historical Dagger (shortlist) : The Twelfth Department
2011 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (shortlist) : The Holy Thief
2011 Barry Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : The Holy Thief
2010 John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger (shortlist) : The Holy Thief


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An Astronomer in Love (2023)
Antoine Laurain
"A perfect treasure waiting to be discovered by adventurous readers. An Astronomer in Love is a witty, lovely, surprising triumph."
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Remember My Name (2022)
Sam Blake
"Twisty and gripping, Remember My Name has all the usual ingredients of another Sam Blake cracker."
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Lightseekers (2021)
(Philip Taiwo, book 1)
Femi Kayode
"Gripping, beautifully written and unlike anything else you'll read."

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