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Outros nomes: Ryan, W.C.
Data de nascimento: 1965
Nacionalidade: UK
Local de nascimento: London, England, UK
Educação: Trinity College, Dublin
University of St Andrews
Ocupações: barrister
Fatal error: Call to undefined function isLitsy() in /var/www/html/inc_magicDB.php on line 425: 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, as was his next - THE TWELFTH DEPARTMENT. THE TWELFTH DEPARTMENT was also shortlisted for the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger and named one of The Guardian's crime novels of the year.

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The Bloody Meadow por William Ryan

In 1937 Stalinist Russia, CID detective Alexei Korolev is “asked” by the NKVD to find out more about the suspected suicide of a young woman in Ukraine who was working on a movie production subsidized by the state. If it is in fact suicide then he can consider the trip as a holiday without mentioning his orders, if not, then he is to investigate. Making things more precarious, she was having an affair with a party director. He has no choice, however, even though he would prefer to avoid political cases at all costs. He travels to Ukraine from Moscow by air - his first flight! The coroner finds the woman was murdered, which to Korolev’s horror means he must investigate party members. While he is loyal to the party he finds himself trapped by that loyalty and his obligation to justice.

Ryan’s writing portrays not only the terrible anxiety produced by Stalin’s Communism that is in opposition to the Orthodox church, still operating in secrecy, but also the danger of antagonizing the party during a time of Stalin’s frequent purges. An excellent novel, I look forward to reading more by Ryan.… (mais)

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VivienneR | 8 outras críticas | Mar 9, 2024 |

The Constant Soldier: A Novel por William Ryan

1944.

He was a soldier. It’s been a long time since he was home. His name is the same. Paul Brandt. But in the period he was away, he’s changed. He doesn’t look the same, nor does he feel the same—one of the things that happens in a time of war.

He’ll stay home on the farm with his father and sister. Home was in a village in Poland. Now it is part of Nazi Germany—the future unknown. The war continues. A morning walk gives him a plan. This time he could help her. She may not recognize him, but he’s never forgotten her. Five years ago, Vienna was a different place, a different time. He had two names then. So did she.

WWII historical fiction unlike any other I’ve read, principally from the perspective of a soldier, a soldier in the Wehrmacht. A man riddled with guilt. A man that can’t change the past, but perhaps there is yet time to atone. The atmospheric writing is gripping in intensity. The imagery is haunting, chilling. The reader is grasped by the extent of depravity while others in their midst risk everything to turn the tide even for a moment, even if only possible for a few.

War. Orders. Resistance. Guilt. Redemption. The book is well-written, profound, complex, powerful, exemplary, and essential to the whole of literary WWII historical fiction. Highly recommended.

The Author’s Note at the novel’s end provides inspiration for the fictional version of the storyline based on SS officer Karl Höcker, actual locations, and events. The note includes a bibliography of work read during the author’s meticulous research.

Thank you to William Ryan, Skyhorse Publishing (Arcade), and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an eARC of this book.

Reviewer's Note: Release Date for this edition by Skyhorse Publishing (Arcade) is November 7, 2023.… (mais)

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FerneMysteryReader | 1 outra crítica | Aug 5, 2023 |

The Holy Thief: Shortlisted for the 2011 Theakstons… por William Ryan

The Holy Thief. (Moscow Noir Book I)William Ryan. 2010. Korolev is a captain in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Moscow Militia, a policeman in 1936 Moscow. He is assigned to investigate the murder and torture of a woman found dead on the altar of a church. Stalin’s Great Terror is just beginning, and he is aware that he is being watched by the NKVD. He must thread his way between the KNVD and the Russian underworld. This is a fascinating way to look at Russian society during this time and it is a good mystery! I will read the other books in this series.… (mais)

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judithrs | 21 outras críticas | Jul 11, 2023 |

The Darkening Field (Captain Alexei Korolev Novels) por William Ryan

[b:The Darkening Field|12160902|The Darkening Field|William Ryan|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1321500244s/12160902.jpg|16911078] by [a:William Ryan|268427|William Ryan|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-M-50x66.jpg] is a wonderful murder mystery set in 1937 Soviet Russia. When Captain Alexi Korolev of Moscow's Criminal Investigation Division is sent to Odessa to investigate the murder of a young actress, he uncovers a plot much more twisted than he could have imagined. This is a first-rate mystery that perfectly captures the overriding fog of terror in Stalin's Russia, where even an innocent mistake or mishap is enough to doom you, your coworkers, and your entire family.

Thanks to Book Browse's First Impressions for a chance to read this advance readers' edition.… (mais)

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lpg3d | 8 outras críticas | Nov 12, 2022 |

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