Ryan Reid

***The only book I have Published is LIAR. The rest are not mine***

Ryan Reid is a seasoned investigator turned author, whose work in law enforcement informs the dark, psychological depth of his fiction. Drawing from years of experience unraveling human motives and hidden truths, Reid crafts chilling thrillers that explore the fractured psyche, moral ambiguity, and the weight of buried secrets. When he's not writing, he can be found drinking black coffee and plotting his next twist.

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