Robert Ryan books

Robert Ryan is a British author, journalist, and screenwriter known for historical thrillers and the Dr. Watson series set during World War I. He has published 24 books since 1999.

Dr. Watson Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dead Man’s Land 2012 Buy
The Dead Can Wait 2014 Buy
A Study in Murder 2015 Buy
The Case of the Six Watsons 2015 Buy
The Sign of Fear 2016 Buy

Morning, Noon & Night Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Early One Morning 2002 Buy
The Blue Noon 2003 Buy
Night Crossing 2004 Buy
After Midnight 2005 Buy

R.J. Bailey Collections

Title Published Buy on Amazon
4 U 2022 Buy

Sam Wylde Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Safe From Harm 2016 Buy
Nobody Gets Hurt 2017 Buy
Feel No Pain 2017 Buy
Winner Kills All 2020 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Underdogs 1999 Buy
Nine Mil 2000 Buy
TRANS Am 2005 Buy
The Last Sunrise 2006 Buy
Dying Day 2007 Buy
Empire of Sand 2008 Buy
Death on the Ice 2009 Buy
Signal Red 2010 Buy

Vince Piper Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Steel Rain 2005 Buy
Copper Kiss 2007 Buy

Robert Ryan is a British author and journalist who has contributed to GQ and the Sunday Times, where he was Deputy Travel Editor for seven years. Most of his novels are set during or around the two World Wars, combining historical detail with thriller plotting.

His Dr. Watson series, written under license from the Conan Doyle estate, reimagines Sherlock Holmes’s companion as the lead detective in World War I settings. Ryan has also written the Sam Wylde action series, the WWII-set Morning, Noon & Night books, and several standalone historical novels. He has published 24 books since 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Robert Ryan written?

Robert Ryan has written 24 books across six series.

What was Robert Ryan's first book?

Robert Ryan’s first book is Underdogs, published in 1999.

Does Robert Ryan write under any other names?

Yes, Ryan has published some work under the name R.J. Bailey.

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