D.V. Berkom is a USA Today bestselling author, well-known for her action-packed and riveting adventure thrillers. She has a passion for creating resilient and strong female lead characters, which has earned her a loyal fanbase. Her books are mostly in the action thriller genre, and she credits her lifelong addiction to reading spy novels, action/adventure stories, and thrillers as the inspiration behind her writing.
Berkom was born and raised in the Midwest but moved to Mexico after graduating from college. She lived on a sailboat for several years, an experience that has undoubtedly influenced her writing. Her love for adventure and exploration is evident in her books, which are often set in exotic locations. Before she began writing, Berkom spent years moving around the US and traveling, further enriching her understanding of the world and its diverse cultures.
Berkom is prolific, having written more than a dozen books, including the popular Leine Basso and Kate Jones series. Her most recent works include the Claire Whitcomb Western Series: Retribution, Gunslinger and Legend, and the Leine Basso thrillers Fatal Objective, A Plague of Traitors, Shadow of the Jaguar, Dakota Burn, and Absolution. She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Mark, and several imaginary characters who keep her busy. Berkom is currently working on her next thriller, and fans of her work are eagerly awaiting its release.