Caroline Bale is a distinguished Irish author, who specializes in writing crime fiction, thriller, suspense, and mystery stories. She was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, where she currently resides. Bale's interest in writing developed from her passion for reading fast-paced crime fiction stories with psychological twists. She strives to create engaging characters and complex plots that keep her readers on the edge of their seats.\n \nBale is not only an accomplished author but also a practicing psychotherapist. Her work as a psychotherapist has given her a unique insight into human behavior, particularly the darker side of human nature. She is fascinated by the motivations and emotions that drive an individual to murder, which is often reflected in her writing. Bale's understanding of human behavior allows her to create complex and multi-dimensional characters that her readers can relate to.
Caroline Bale has spent a lot of time in North Yorkshire, which inspired her to set her first novel in the area. She was captivated by the strong character of the people, the brooding landscape, and the rich history of the city of York. Bale's debut novel, "I will make you pay," is the first in the DI Ellen McClure series, and she was selected as a finalist in the Irish Writer’s Centre Novel Fair in 2018 for this novel. In addition to her novel, Bale has also published short stories, including "Vainglorious Bastard" in the collection "Sins" and "Sessions with Elena" in a new collection of crime short stories.
Bale studied Philosophy and Classical studies at Trinity College Dublin and completed a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy more recently. She enjoys the simple things in life, such as cups of tea and chats with family, and walking on Killiney Hill or on the beach with her partner and their two dogs. Bale's love for writing and her unique perspective on human behavior make her a noteworthy author in the crime fiction genre. Her fans eagerly await her next novel, hoping that she will continue to create complex plots and engaging characters that keep them on the edge of their seats.