Douglas Corleone is a talented author of contemporary thrillers and engaging crime novels. Originally from New York City, he now resides in the Hawaiian Islands with his family. Prior to his writing career, Corleone worked as a criminal defense attorney in New York City. His experience in the legal field has provided him with unique insights and authenticity, which he incorporates into his writing.
Corleone's debut novel, One Man's Paradise, introduced hotshot defense attorney Kevin Corvelli and was a finalist for the 2010 Shamus Award for Best First Novel. The book was also the winner of the 2009 Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award. Corleone's other novels in the Kevin Corvelli series include Night on Fire and Last Lawyer Standing. His highly acclaimed international thriller, Good as Gone, featuring former U.S. Marshal Simon Fisk, received critical acclaim from the Huffington Post, which described it as a "heart-wrenching, adrenaline-producing adventure that...leaves the reader gasping for breath." The second book in the series, Payoff, was published in August 2014. Corleone's series of thrillers featuring ex-Navy SEAL and former covert government agent Paul Janson, created by the Estate of Robert Ludlum, includes The Janson Equation, which was published in early 2015.
Corleone's writing has been recognized with several awards and accolades. In addition to his Shamus Award nomination and Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award win, he has been praised by critics and readers alike for his gripping storytelling and well-drawn characters. The author's latest novel, Beyond Gone, the fourth book in the Simon Fisk series, was released in 2020 by Severn House Publishers. Corleone continues to work on new novels, drawing on his legal background and experiences to create thrilling and engaging stories.