J.C. Ryan is a successful author of thriller suspense and mystery novels. He is best known for his "Rossler Foundation" and "Carter Devereux" series, as well as the "Rex Dalton Thrillers" and "Exonerated" series. Ryan's writing is characterized by its archaeological backdrop and his ability to weave compelling stories of mystery and suspense.\n \nBefore becoming an author, Ryan led a varied and accomplished career. He served as a military officer for seven years, earning a military degree, and held a number of roles in the military including combat and intelligence officer. However, a crippling back injury forced him to leave the military and seek a new career path. He returned to university to study law, becoming a practicing attorney and running his own legal practice for over fifteen years. Later, he became an IT project manager in a different country, where he worked for many years before finally pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer.\n \nRyan is married to his college sweetheart and together they have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and one grandchild. He currently resides on the Gold Coast of Australia and, when not writing, enjoys traveling the world. Since the publication of his first book, "The Tenth Cycle," in 2014, Ryan's work has been well-received by readers, with over 800,000 copies sold and more than 57 million pages read. This success is a testament to Ryan's talent for crafting engaging and suspenseful stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats.