Diane Capri is a bestselling American author, well-known for her mystery and suspense novels. Before pursuing a career in writing, Capri worked as a lawyer. She is currently a member of several professional organizations, including the Mystery Writers of America, Author’s Guild, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime. Capri is a snowbird who spends her time living between Michigan and Florida.
Capri was born in Alabama and grew up in a farming town north of Detroit. As a child, she was introduced to books and developed a love for reading, particularly crime fiction novels that featured suspense, thriller, and mystery elements. Her childhood was filled with hours spent engrossed in books, fostering a passion for storytelling that would later manifest in her own writing.
Capri's writing career has seen significant success, with many of her books becoming bestsellers in various categories. Her Hunt for Reacher series, Hunt for Justice series, and Jess Kimball series have all been well-received by readers and critics alike. Her work has been praised by notable authors such as Lee Child, who described her writing as "Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too." Additionally, Margaret Maron, a past president of Mystery Writers of America, has praised Capri's expertise, which "shines on every page."
Capri is a past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers and has served on the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. She is also active in Sisters in Crime and other writing organizations. Capri comes to writing after a successful legal career and is married to her college sweetheart. She divides her time between Michigan and Florida, preferring a nomadic lifestyle that allows her to enjoy perpetual summer. Capri writes mystery, suspense, and thriller novels for the same reason she loves to read - for fun, excitement, and to explore the complexities of human behavior and the concept of justice.