The Strip and The Dream Paperback Bundle (Signed)

THE STRIP & THE DREAM — the first two Gold Coast novels, together in one bundle!

"This is as hard-boiled as Australian crime fiction gets, and it's very good." – Sydney Morning Herald

Books 1 and 2 of the Gold Coast Quartet, in order. Strike Force Diablo hunts a killer through the neon in The Strip, then the crime wave breaks wide open in The Dream. Each book stands on its own.

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THE STRIP (336 pages)

Published by Ultimo Press (AUS)

Download a sample here.

Listen to Iain Ryan talk about The Strip on ABC Radio.

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You can't hide in the shadows in a city of neon lights.

When a local doctor is brutally murdered, Detective Constable Lana Cohen joins Strike Force Diablo on the notorious Gold Coast, where she finds herself navigating a world of chaos and corruption.

As she delves deeper into the case, Lana reluctantly pairs up with Henry Loch, a detective with a tarnished reputation who sees an opportunity to redeem himself amidst the mayhem.

But as Lana and Henry unravel the threads of violence and deceit, they uncover a dark side to the Gold Coast that shocks them to the core. With six unsolved murders already haunting them, will they be able to untangle the web of lies before it's too late?

Inspired by real-life events, The Strip paints a vivid portrait of a time and place where corruption and ambition reign supreme.

This is the paperback edition.

15.5 x 23 cm | 6 x 9 inches

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'tense and compelling' – Garry Disher

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THE DREAM (326 pages)

Published by Ultimo Press (AUS)

Download a sample here.

Listen to Iain Ryan talk about The Dream on Words and Nerds.

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Corrupt cops, powerful criminals. A PI caught in the middle. The Gold Coast's darkest hour.

In the midst of a violent crime wave, Detective Bruno Karras (The Strip) investigates the disappearance of a wealthy family, confronting corruption within his own ranks. Political operative Mark Nichols arrives, tasked with reviving the troubled Fantasyland theme park amidst suspicious delays. Caught between ruthless gangsters and corrupt officials, PI Amy Owens navigates a web of deceit.

As shocking connections emerge between the crimes, the trio find themselves fighting for survival in a heart-stopping climax at Fantasyland. Not all will make it out alive.

A pulse-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Heat and True Detective, The Dream masterfully blends suspense, action, and psychological depth while exploring the dark underbelly of the Gold Coast, where ambition, greed, and corruption reign supreme.

This is the paperback edition.

15.5 x 23 cm | 6 x 9 inches

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'The Dream reactivates the hardness in hard-boiled crime fiction' – Sydney Morning Herald

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PRAISE FOR THE STRIP, THE DREAM AND IAIN RYAN:

'Steeped in the bitter lore of old-school policing and backlit by the gaudy neon of the Gold Coast streets, The Strip is hands down one of the finest Australian crime novels you'll ever read.' – David Whish-Wilson, author of LINE OF SIGHT

'If you like your heroines flawed and kick-ass and your cops dirty as hell, you'll love Ian Ryan's gripping foray into the underworld of the Gold Coast.' – Kate Mildenhall, author of THE MOTHER FAULT and THE HUMMINGBIRD EFFECT

'Perfect for fans of Garry Disher, Adrian McKinty and Peter Temple' – Books + Publishing

'The best fictional rendering on the page of Queensland's not so distant criminal past that I have read.' – Andrew Nette, author of ORPHAN ROAD and GUNSHINE STATE

'Iain Ryan is one of the most gifted writers in the contemporary Australian crime fiction scene' – Steven Powell, author of LOVE ME FIERCE IN DANGER: THE LIFE OF JAMES ELLROY

'An exciting new voice in Australian crime fiction' – Adrian McKinty, author of THE CHAIN and THE ISLAND

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Signed edition

Each copy is individually hand-signed on the title page. For a personalised dedication, please include the name and wording in the cart note at checkout.

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