Hermit book by Jeffrey H Ryan

Hermit book by Jeffrey H Ryan

Kindle vision of “Hermit” now available

by Jeff Ryan on March 18, 2020 Permalink

“Hermit” is now available in Kindle format and can be read on smartphones, tablets and computers using the free Kindle Reader app. Read more…
Watch Video of Hermit Presentation at LL Bean Flagship Store

by Jeff Ryan on March 7, 2020 Permalink

Jim Whyte was a 19th century world traveler, millionaire, raconteur and, yes, smuggler wanted by the FBI. Read more…
New Book Trailer for Hermit

by Jeff Ryan on November 20, 2019 Permalink

When you happen upon the story of a lifetime, you are destined to follow it, nurture it and bring it out into the light. Read more…
Goodreads Giveaway for “Hermit” Ends 8/28 — enter now!

by Jeff Ryan on August 26, 2019 Permalink

The first print run of Hermit: The Mysterious Life of Jim Whyte sold out quickly. The good news for you is that I saved eight copies to create a Goodreads Giveaway. Read more…
Reader’s Favorite Ranks “Hermit” a 5-Star Read

by Jeff Ryan on July 15, 2019 Permalink

The author’s holy grail is the story that readers can’t stop reading. I was grateful to receive that kind of feedback when I was drafting and editing my manuscript from a hand-selected audience of publishing professionals and friends. A few weeks ago, I sent a review copy of my manuscript for Hermit: The Mysterious Life of Jim Whyte to the folks at Reader’s Favorite. Read more…
Yup, this happened …

by Jeff Ryan on May 14, 2019 Permalink

A funny thing happened when I sat down to “write a book about the Appalachian Trail” (the one that became my first book, Appalachian Odyssey). Read more…

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I normally read three or four books at the same time. I started Hermit and put the others aside until I finished. The story of a very interesting man told in a different format. Read it! - Amazon Reviewer Ryan is an excellent storyteller, and this tale is as good as any novel, especially since it’s based on real people and real events. - Bill Bushnell, Bushnell on Books, Kennebec Journal The North Woods are filled with quirky characters and wonderful stories. Jeffrey Ryan's tale of Jim Whyte embodies so much of what makes these characters so appealing--the mysterious signals in the night, the hundreds of books lining the walls of his hideaway, the game of hide and seek with the law. Ryan has crafted a story that you won't want to put down. - Mills Kelly, Professor of History, George Mason University I can tell you it won't take you many days to read it, because you won't be able to put it down. I wasn't surprised when Hermit was named a top pick for 2019 on a December Maine Calling show on Maine Public Radio. - George Smith, Bangor Daily News