G.D. Abson is a British author, born in County Durham, England. He spent his childhood moving around various army bases in Germany, Singapore, and the North-East of England. This nomadic upbringing allowed him to experience diverse cultures and environments, which may have contributed to his ability to create intriguing and diverse settings in his novels.
Abson is particularly known for his suspenseful crime and thriller books, and he has developed a lifelong obsession with Russia. This fascination began during his high school days when he studied the Russian Revolution, and it further deepened as he pursued Russian politics at the university level, coinciding with the collapse of the Soviet Union. His interest in Russia is evident in his popular Natalya Ivanova Thriller series, which is set in Vladimir Putin's Russia.
The Natalya Ivanova Thriller series began in 2018 with the debut novel Motherland, which features Natalya Ivanova as a senior investigator. The series is notable for its strong, female protagonist navigating the complexities of modern Russia. Motherland was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger and became a star pick by the Times/Sunday Times Crime Club. Abson's second novel in the series, Black Wolf, continues the story of Detective Ivanova as she battles crime and corruption in modern Saint Petersburg. The novel was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Nominated for CWA John Creasey Dagger, showcasing Abson's ability to captivate readers and garner critical acclaim.