• Welcome to the website of D. V. Bishop, author of the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers set in Renaissance Italy.

Pre-order SHADOW OF MADNESS, the new Cesare Aldo historical thriller, coming 9th July 2026

Pre-order SHADOW OF MADNESS, the new Cesare Aldo historical thriller, coming 9th July 2026 •

Listen to The Aldocast, a new podcast exploring the Cesare Aldo historical thrillers

Listen to The Aldocast, a new podcast exploring the Cesare Aldo historical thrillers •

Meet D. V. BISHOP at these 2026 events:

Tue. 24th February • Creative Writing workshop with D. V. Bishop • 6pm @ Dennistoun Library, 2A Craigpark, Glasgow G31 2NA • More info here

Fri. 27th March • Helensburgh Book Festival 2026 • In conversation with D. V. Bishop @ The Hill House, Upper Colquhoun St, Helensburgh G84 9AJ • More info and book tickets here

Fri. 1st May • Wrexham Carnival of Words 2026 • Historical Fiction Night with D. V. Bishop, Carolyn O’Brien, Griff Hosker & M. J. Porter • 7pm @ Wrexham Library, Rhosddu Rd, Wrexham LL11 1AU • More info and book tickets here

Wed. 10th June ¶ Noir @ the Bar, Milgavie • More info soon

Wed. 15th July • Event @ Forum Books, Corbridge • More info soon

Wed. 22 July • Crime Central, Manchester • More info soon

Fri. 7th & Sat. 8th August • Bute Noir 2026 • More info soon

Fri. 18th-Sun/ 20th September • Bloody Scotland 2026 • More info soon

Fri. 25th-Sun/ 27th September • Preston Crime Fiction Festival 2026 • More info soon

Further details to be announced soon!

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