When writing a series of novels about a criminal empire led by a family, I decided to base the organization on a wolf pack. Studying their behavior, I realized the way wolves operate within a pack is analogous to how a crime family could run its business.
For my most recent novel, I wanted a lead character who was an action hero like Jack Reacher, Jason Bourne, Mitch Rapp, or Scot Horvath.
But my hero had to be a woman.
And she had to be believable.
Isabella explains how escape rooms inspired her latest thriller, what writers should do to improve their craft, and more at Writer’s Digest.
Isabella answers some really interesting questions at The Writing Cooperative!
Isabella discusses all things murder with a heavily researched essay on what goes on in the mind of a killer on Criminal Element.
In this interview, Isabella talks about her role in the Beltway Sniper case.
Watch Isabella on The Mark Thompson Show
This book is fantastic!
“A Killer’s Game is an eerie, tortuous, fast-paced tale by Maldonado that’s a promising start to this new Daniela Vega series with its multilayered characters, intricate storyline, consistent sense of urgency, and satisfying conclusion.”
Isabella writes about the big idea behind A KILLER’S GAME at John Scalzi’s blog
