D.V. Bishop is a successful author, known for his historical mystery fiction. He has won awards for his work, including the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Historical Dagger Award in July 2023 for his novel, The Darkest Sin. Bishop is not only a bestselling novelist but also an award-winning TV dramatist and screenwriter.
Bishop grew up in Mt Roskill, Auckland, Aotearoa. His success in the literary world has brought recognition to New Zealand writers, as he was the first from the country to win the CWA Historical Dagger Award. Bishop’s writing is highly regarded, and he has won several awards for his Cesare Aldo historical thrillers.
The Cesare Aldo historical thrillers are a series of books set in Renaissance Florence. CITY OF VENGEANCE, the first book in the series, won the New Zealand Booklovers Award for best novel in 2021 and was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. The second book in the series, THE DARKEST SIN, won the CWA Historical Dagger Award in 2022. RITUAL OF FIRE, the third book in the series, was longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize. The fourth book in the series, A DIVINE FURY, is set to be released in June 2024. Bishop’s writing is well-regarded, and his books have received critical acclaim for their engaging storylines and historical accuracy.