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Desmond P. Ryan

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Toronto, Canada

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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 ...more

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Average rating: 4.16 · 141 ratings · 67 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	10-33 Assist PC (Mike O'Shea, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 52 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death Before Coffee: Book Two in the Mike O'Shea Crime Fiction Series 4.16 avg rating — 32 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Funeral: Epilogue to 10-33 Assist PC 4.25 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Man at the Door: Book Three in the Mike O'Shea Crime Fiction Series 3.92 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mary-Margaret and the Case of the Lapsed Parishioner: A Pint of Trouble Mystery 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Man at the Door really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10-33 Assist PC: A Mike O’Shea Novel 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dangerous Assumptions: A Mike O'Shea Novel (A Mike O’Shea Novel Book 5) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blind Spot: A Mike O'Shea Novel (A Mike O’Shea Novel Book 4) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mike O'Shea Crime Series: The First Three (The Mike O'Shea Crime Fiction Series) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Desmond Ryan liked Sarah Jensen's review of Dangerous Assumptions: A Mike O'Shea Novel (A Mike O’Shea Novel Book 5): "Book Review: Dangerous Assumptions by Desmond P. Ryan Overview 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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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 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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