Ryan Hale

Ryan Hale is the author of the Blake Franklin Investigations series, the Wallingford Heights historical mysteries, the acclaimed Crossing Big Coal River series, and several standalone suspense novels. His stories combine fast-paced investigations, memorable characters, and a belief that courage, integrity, and justice still matter.

After a career in restaurant operations, corporate training, and technical writing, Ryan turned to fiction full time, bringing decades of real-world experience into the people and places that populate his novels. His protagonists are ordinary men and women who find themselves facing extraordinary circumstances, relying on determination and moral conviction rather than superhuman abilities.

Whether writing modern detective fiction, historical mysteries, or medical thrillers, Ryan's goal is the same: to tell stories that entertain while reminding readers that good people can still make a difference in a complicated world.

Ryan lives in North Texas with his wife of more than four decades, where he continues to write, spend time with family, and create new adventures for readers who enjoy clean, character-driven suspense with plenty of twists along the way

"If you enjoy mysteries where the heroes aren't perfect, justice still matters, and every clue counts, welcome. I'm glad you're here."