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Desmond P. Ryan

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Desmond P. Ryan's transition from a Toronto Police detective to a crime fiction author is clearly reflected in the rich authenticity of his novels. In The Mike O'Shea Series, he channels the gritty realism reminiscent of Joseph Wambaugh, immersing readers in the harsh realities of law enforcement. Through vivid descriptions and compelling characters, Desmond captures the raw essence of the streets and the daunting challenges faced by those who patrol them, drawing from his own experiences to lend credibility to his narratives.

Similarly, in his A Pint of Trouble books, Desmond channels the humor and wit akin to Richard Osmon’s Thursday Murder Club series, introducing readers to a mildly Machiavellian protagonist and her unlikely sidekick bot
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Average rating: 4.16 · 141 ratings · 67 reviews · 11 distinct worksSimilar authors
10-33 Assist PC (Mike O'She...

4.04 avg rating — 52 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions
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Death Before Coffee: Book T...

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The Funeral: Epilogue to 10...

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Man at the Door: Book Three...

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Mary-Margaret and the Case ...

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The Man at the Door

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10-33 Assist PC: A Mike O’S...

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Dangerous Assumptions: A Mi...

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Blind Spot: A Mike O'Shea N...

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The Mike O'Shea Crime Serie...

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Dangerous Assumptions by Desmond P. Ryan
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Dangerous Assumptions, the fifth installment in Desmond P. Ryan’s Mike O’Shea series, delivers a gritty, authentic dive into police work and the peril of unchecked biases. Drawing from Ryan" Read more of this review »
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Bracing For Impact by JC Kors
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I had the privilege of reading this book in one sitting yesterday, which is an absolute rarity for me, and I have to say—it was terrific! The story is captivating from start to finish, with pacing that kept me hooked and intrigued at every turn. The ...more
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A Nest of Snakes
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A NEST OF SNAKES is a beautifully told story about a horrible series of events that forever changed the lives of those involved. Heartbreaking, beautiful, jarring, and eloquent, Deborah Levison's novel spans decades and continents to speak of both th ...more
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