Ryan Mayo

British Army Veteran & Author of the Faultlines of War Series

Gritty, cinematic military thrillers forged from service, loss, and the will to survive.

Ryan Mayo

About Ryan

Ryan Mayo is a British Army veteran who served with distinction in conflict zones across the globe. After leaving the military, he turned to writing to explore the human cost of war—courage, brotherhood, and the ghosts that follow soldiers home.

When he’s not writing, Ryan works with veterans’ charities and speaks about resilience and the power of storytelling.

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The Faultlines of War Series

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The Lost Hero

The Lost Hero

Some heroes are left behind.

A missing soldier. A buried truth. The first mission in the Faultlines series that will keep you turning pages into the night.

Ghost in the Woods

Ghost in the Woods

The past never stays buried.

A veteran discovers a conspiracy hidden in an English forest, forcing him to confront what he thought he’d left behind.

When the Shooting Stops

When the Shooting Stops

Peace is just the beginning.

Returning home is the hardest battle of all. Ryan Mayo’s most personal story yet.

Heat & Regret Coming Soon

Heat & Regret

In the ashes of war, a reckoning awaits.

The explosive next chapter. Pre-order details coming soon.

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