Dan Mayland

Writing mainly within the spy thriller genre, the American novelist Dan Mayland is an exemplary author of the genre, with a clear penchant for creating both action and excitement for the reader, always knowing how to keep them hooked throughout, whilst also creating engaging characters who are witty, engaging and compelling. Largely focused on the ‘Mark Sava’ series of books that he’s created, he’s well known for this particular protagonist, a personality which he has built up over the course of the books. With a large audience of readers worldwide, they’ve also built a relationship of sorts with the character, allowing them to feel as if they really know him. Known for his high-action, no holds barred take on the thriller genre, he makes sure to never let the reader off of the hook, with his edge-of-the-seat style and gripping narratives. The characters themselves are also finely drawn, coming to life off the page, bringing a sense of realism, as he allows their personalities to resonate with that of the readers. Whilst many writers within this genre tend to write more two-dimensional characters, he’s well regarded for building characters that seem entirely real and fully three-dimensional. Developing his style over the course of the books it’s clear that he has a definite sense of affection for the characters that he’s writing about, as it’s this sense of infectious passion that’s brought readers in, allowing them to essentially feel a part of the stories themselves.