Bio

Desmond P. Ryan spent nearly 30 years as a detective with the Toronto Police Service, working in some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. His frontline experience informs crime fiction known for its authenticity and edge. He is the author of The Mike O’Shea Series and A Pint of Trouble, exploring both gritty policing and offbeat mystery. His work examines the realities of crime, its human cost, and the flawed individuals on both sides of the law, bringing a seasoned perspective to discussions of policing then and now.