FAQ: Exposure: The Ryland Files
1. What is Exposure: The Ryland Files?
Exposure: The Ryland Files is an immersive crime fiction experience told through the voice of investigative journalist Will Ryland. Each post pulls readers into the hidden world of organized crime—covering gangs, corruption, black-market art theft, and powerful crime families like the Marcuccios. It reads like investigative journalism but is rooted in the fictional universe of the Code Series by Mike Dickson.
2. Who is Will Ryland?
Will Ryland is a fictional investigative reporter—but don’t let that fool you. His reports are grounded in realism, delivered in a gritty, boots-on-the-ground style that captures the feel of real journalism. He’s the lens through which readers experience the shadowy, layered conflicts inside the Code Series universe.
3. Is everything on this platform real?
No—but it’s meant to feel like it is. The Ryland Files are a fictional extension of a crime thriller series, designed to blur the line between fact and fiction. The investigations, interviews, and reports connect to the characters and events in Mike Dickson’s books, enriching the world for both new and returning readers.
4. Does Exposure: The Ryland Files tie into other works?
Yes. The Ryland Files are directly connected to the Code Series—a crime fiction saga by Mike Dickson. These reports expand the series by offering a journalist’s perspective on the people and power struggles inside the Marcuccio crime family and beyond.
Start the series with Criminal Code, the first Michael Donatello novel.
5. What can I expect as a free subscriber?
As a free subscriber, you’ll receive:
Weekly reports from Will Ryland’s ongoing “investigations”
Updates tied to the Code Series storyline and characters
Clues, quotes, and redacted files to deepen your immersion
Behind-the-scenes access to the crime fiction world Mike Dickson has created
And it’s all free.
7. Is Will Ryland based on a real person?
Will Ryland is a fictional creation, but his voice, methods, and drive reflect the grit and integrity of real investigative journalists. He’s part crime reporter, part narrator, and fully embedded in the unfolding crime fiction universe.
8. How can I get more involved?
Subscribe and share the Ryland Files with other readers
Follow Will Ryland’s Notes for quick-hit story clues and updates
Explore the Code Series on Amazon
Visit MikeDickson.co for bonus content and email list exclusives
Join the discussion by replying to posts, leaving comments, or sending in theories
9. What’s the connection to Mike Dickson’s books?
Will Ryland’s reports run alongside the events of the Code Series, beginning with Criminal Code—a South Philly crime thriller centered on Michael Donatello, a loyal soldier in the Marcuccio mafia. As Donatello battles shifting alliances and buried secrets, Ryland reports from the outside—sometimes close, sometimes too close.
To dive into the full story, start with Criminal Code on Amazon or visit MikeDickson.co.