Ryan Hoffman

Ryan Hoffman is a writer based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he shares his home with his beloved cat, Paige. Holding an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Colorado Technical University, Ryan blends his knowledge of investigative procedures with his personal experiences as a neurodivergent individual to create authentic and engaging mystery narratives. His Christian faith also plays a meaningful role in his storytelling, shaping themes of justice, redemption, and community.

Ryan is the author of the Elliott's Hastings mystery series with a autistic and Christian bookseller sleuth in the fictional small town of Carlson South Dakota in fictional River Valley County. The first book Is A Bookend Betrayal will be out in early fall of 2025