D. J. Niko

As a former travel writer and zealous adventurer, D.J. Niko has visited remote spots on six continents, many of which have inspired her novels. She has a particular passion for deserts and the nomadic way of life and has spent time among various tribes in Africa and Asia.

The Tenth Saint, her debut novel in a series of archaeological thrillers, won the Gold Medal, Popular Fiction, in the 2012 Florida Book Awards, a juried competition identifying the best literature statewide. The Sarah Weston Chronicles series also includes The Riddle of Solomon (Book 2, 2013) and The Oracle (Book 3, 2015).