Cyber Case Prima is a thriller that explores the ugly truth behind a hit-and-run that occurs during a self-driving truck demonstration. What draws you to the cyber-technothriller genre?

Cybersecurity was at the center of my professional career. However, when I started writing, I drew on my travels in Italy and wrote an historical fiction series set during the Renaissance. A news article I read recently about a government data network breach sparked the idea of writing a cyber thriller series. Writing the first book, Cyber Case Thorn, was so satisfying that I kept going. Cyber Case Prima is the fourth book in my Cyber Case series.

How much of the cybersecurity and autonomous vehicle technology in the novel is based on real-world systems or research?

All technology-related facets of the story are grounded in present-day developments and scenarios. I want my books to be authentic because that’s what readers expect. I often jest that I spend as much time doing research as writing.

The novel feels plausible in a way that makes the danger more unsettling. Did you consciously aim for a “this could happen tomorrow” atmosphere?

Given the daily occurrence of cyber incidents, I have no trouble finding timely subjects for my books. The challenge in writing cyber thriller books is in making complex technology understandable and engaging for readers. I tend to put too many intricate details into my initial drafts, and then cut them back during revisions to avoid detracting from the story.

Can fans look forward to another installment of The Cyber Case series?

Absolutely. The next book in the Cyber Case series centers on one technology that spans applications ranging from the entertainment business to the medical field. I’m learning a great deal by doing the research for this book.

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