Alan Jacobson is a USA Today bestselling author of mystery, suspense, and thriller novels, renowned for his authentic police procedurals. He is best known for his series featuring FBI profiler Karen Vail and the covert operative group OPSIG Team Black. Jacobson's commitment to realism is evident in his extensive research with law enforcement and military organizations, including the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), the DEA, and Navy SEALs. His thriller The 7th Victim was named one of Library Journal's "Best Books of the Year."