S.V. Sterling
Contemporary Wilderness Thriller Writer
S.V. Sterling's contemporary wilderness thrillers are sparked by the observations of human reactions to news events that shake the core of humanity. Sterling takes the underbelly of modern, sinister crime and weaves stories of high-stakes, fast-paced action and imperfect heroes who chase villains that elude them. Take the journey with the characters as they struggle through their human shortfalls to defeat criminals and save lives before it is too late. Sterling does not just write to entertain; her stories prompt reflection on what is happening in isolated areas just outside of towns across America.
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It's in Her DNA
Sterling writes suspense thrillers because it is in her DNA. She is a byproduct of her upbringing and living a suspenseful lifestyle. Throughout her childhood, her father would disappear for jaunts of time; once he returned, she overheard bits and fragments of these missions carried out in isolated places, under the cover of night. Modern heroes who fought crime fueled Sterling's curiosity about what goes bump in the night. As in life, the villains in Sterling's story are markers of power, greed, and control. The flawed heroes in her stories need to make a nation safe and restore humanity.
A Voracious Researcher
Sterling is a voracious researcher. She digs into the facts of a crime, reading countless stories of illegal activity, calling on military personnel to verify specific details, and digging back through years to see why and where black-market crimes began, tracing their origins to our modern-day doorsteps. The research often leaves her shaken, yet the drive to explore the darker human nature and those who fight against it to keep the world safe are keystones of her contemporary psychological suspense thrillers.
Following the Characters
Sterling follows her characters on a journey with them, surprised by their reactions, watching them uncover hidden desires, all the while writing as fast as she can to keep up with their escapades. Sterling's goal is to offer the reader a fast-paced adventure that uncovers modern issues and unlocks human valor.
The research often leaves her shaken, yet the drive to explore the darker human nature and those who fight against it keeps her writing.
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