D.J. McIntosh is a Canadian author, well-known for her mystery and thriller novels. She decided to pursue her long-held passion for writing and left her professional career to become a full-time author. Her debut novel, "The Witch of Babylon," is the first book in the Mesopotamian Trilogy and took her almost a decade to research and write. The author's debut novel has been sold in over 20 countries and has won the Arthur Ellis Award, as well as being shortlisted for the Crime Writer Association's Debut Dagger Award. CNN International has included "The Witch of Babylon" in its list of the most enduring historical thrillers, along with works by Umberto Eco, Dan Brown, and Agatha Christie.
D.J. McIntosh, also known as Dorothy McIntosh, is a member of the Canadian Society for Mesopotamian Studies and an advocate for the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders. Her first novel, "The Witch of Babylon," was published in the U.S. by Forge on October 16, 2012, and has been sold in 20 countries. The book was also chosen by Amazon ca's editors as one of the top 5 mystery/thrillers of 2011 and has been referred to as an "erudite Dan Brown" by Kirkus Reviews.
In McIntosh's own words, she has always had a deep love for books, which has been a part of her life since she was a young child. She believes that fiction is one of the best ways to learn about history, and she is particularly drawn to historical novels. Her debut novel, "The Witch of Babylon," was a national bestseller and has been sold worldwide. It is the first book in a trilogy featuring New York art dealer, John Madison. The trilogy is a tribute to Iraq's great ancient mythology and to the journalists who have risked their lives to bring us its recent history.