WHERE THE VILLAINS ALWAYS FALL
SUSPENSE ELEVATED
From the mountains of Montana comes the Rick Morrand Mystery Series – gritty, atmospheric thrillers where small-town secrets meet the unforgiving backcountry.
Follow Sheriff Rick Morrand through remote country, deadly crimes and cases that refuse to stay buried.
THE NEWEST CASE HAS ARRIVED.
ELECTRIC PEAK
A lawyer falls dead on Yellowstone’s Electric Peak. Lightning strike, they say. Sheriff Rick Morrand isn’t convinced. When another lawyer is killed by a sniper and a DEA agent arrives from El Paso, Rick finds himself pulled into a case involving a pharmaceutical startup, a growing drug epidemic and a ruthless criminal from his past.
The closer Rick gets to the truth, the harder it becomes to tell who he can trust.
“I AM IN LOVE WITH MONTANA. FOR OTHER STATES I HAVE ADMIRATION, RESPECT, EVEN SOME AFFECTION. BUT WITH MONTANA, IT IS LOVE, AND IT’S DIFFICULT TO ANALYZE LOVE WHEN YOU ARE IN IT.”
JOHN STEINBECK
THREE CASES. THREE DEADLY JOURNEYS.
THE RICK MORRAND MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1
EDGE OF THE SAWTOOTH
Book 2
Lost In The Crazies
Book 3
Electric Peak
THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORIES.
WELCOME TO MY MONTANA…
There are places that become settings.
And then there are places that become characters.
The mountains, trails, valleys and remote corners of Montana have shaped Peter’s life – and found their way into the pages of his novels.
Step beyond the books and explore some of the landscapes, adventures and real-life places that inspired them.
“WHERE THE WILDERNESS
KEEPS ITS SECRETS.
READERS SHARE WHY THEY KEEP COMING BACK FOR RICK MORRAND.
PRAISE FROM THE BACKCOUNTRY
Cynthia Hubert
Suspenseful, Montana thriller for sure. This is the first book I have read by Author Pete Ryan. It kept me on the edge of my seat and up late at night to finish. Great character development and I could visualize some of the scenes by his in-depth descriptions. Great read for sure.
Kindle Customer
What a great book. A person needs to read all three books in the series
they keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Being from
the area these books are about is so good, I could start reading and crawl right into the story. I look forward to his next book!
Amazon Review
(Electric Peak) is a fast-paced book (that) does not sacrifice the imagery of the setting or the character development. This was the third book in the Rick Morrand series and the one I enjoyed the most. I sure hope the author has plans to keep churning out additional books.
SHERIFFS, SUSPECTS, VICTIMS…
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MYSTERIES
From a determined sheriff chasing the truth to troubled victims, dangerous criminals, reluctant allies, and suspects with secrets of their own, the Rick Morrand mysteries are driven by characters as complicated as the cases they face. Set against the rugged backdrop of Montana, each book brings together people shaped by loss, loyalty, ambition, addiction, revenge, and the struggle to do what’s right.
Get to know the characters who make these stories personal – and discover who Rick can trust when the line between friend and enemy begins to disappear.
THE MAN BEHIND THE MYSTERIES.
PETER J. RYAN
Peter J. Ryan’s connection to the American West began while studying journalism at Northwestern University and continued through newspaper work in Arizona, New Mexico and Washington.
A tireless hiker and outdoor enthusiast, Peter is also a volunteer firefighter, Park County Search and Rescue member, and licensed EMT. His firsthand experience brings authenticity to his novels—from the rugged landscape and wildlife to fire, emergency services, and the people who live beyond the pavement.
LET’S TALK BOOKS.
OR BRING THE STORY TO YOUR NEXT EVENT.
Have a question about the books? Interested in an interview, appearance or virtual author event?
Peter is available for author events via Zoom, offering readers an opportunity to hear about his writing, the Rick Morrand mysteries and the Montana experiences behind the stories.
THE STORIES DON’T END WHEN THE BOOK CLOSES.
TALES AND TRAVELS
The Magical Citadel of Machu Picchu
The Trek of a Lifetime
The Honor of Being A Volunteer Firefighter and EMT
NEW BOOKS. WHAT’S NEXT.
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