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William Ryan

William Ryan

31st March 2015 by Bill Ryan

William Ryan is an Irish writer living in London. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and the University of St Andrews and worked as a lawyer before taking up writing full-time.
His first novel, THE HOLY THIEF, was shortlisted for the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year, The Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award, The CWA John Creasy New Blood Dagger and a Barry Award.
 His second novel, THE BLOODY MEADOW, was shortlisted for the Ireland AM Irish Crime Novel of the Year. William  lives in London with his wife and son.

Published works:

The Twelfth Department

The Twelfth Department

The Bloody Meadow

The Bloody Meadow

The Holy Thief

The Holy Thief

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Writes about:

  • 20th Century

Is similar to:

  • JG Harlond
  • Jason Hewitt
  • Mary Chamberlain
  • RN Morris
  • Chris Lloyd

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