My book based on a decade of reporting — “America’s Trial: Torture and the 9/11 Case on Guantanamo Bay” — is available for pre-order with a release date of Aug. 12.

Some advance praise for the book:

“An essential read about a tragic chapter of American history.” —Michelle Shephard, New York Times best-selling author, journalist and filmmaker. 

“Ryan eases into the 9/11 trial with a sharp thin blade, cutting out the noise to reveal the quiet terrifying heart at the center of the horrible mess the US government has made.”—Terry McDermott, author of The Hunt for KSM  

“Exquisitely told…. A must-read for anyone interested in the war on terror.” —Karen Greenberg, author of The Least Worst Place: Guantanamo’s First One Hundred Days.

“A gripping exposé that pierces the veil of secrecy of the military commission’s proceedings at Guantanamo Bay.”—Mark Fallon, author of Unjustifiable Means  

“This is a story that had to be told, and no one but John Ryan could do so…. The topic is grim and infuriating, but the book is an effervescent read.”—Lisa Hajjar, author of The War in Court 

I have more than 25 years of experience cover some of the world’s most complex issues. My reporting and research efforts have ranged from historic proceedings at Guantanamo Bay to justice mechanisms for mass atrocities overseas — from U.S. commercial litigation to pro bono death penalty efforts — and (almost) everything in between.

Above image from Camp Justice at Guantanamo Bay.