Susan Spann is an award-winning author known for her action-packed thrillers and mysteries, often set in Japan or featuring Japanese culture and mythology. Her writing style blends elements of suspense, adventure, and historical detail, creating immersive narratives. Spann's background includes a career as a journalist, a skill that informs her meticulous research and storytelling. She is particularly recognized for her meticulous attention to detail and incorporation of authentic Japanese elements into her works.
Spann's most prominent series is the Hiro Hattori mystery, a modern ninja detective series, and she has also authored standalone thrillers and non-fiction works. A significant aspect of her work is her personal experience, having undertaken a remarkable journey of climbing 100 Japanese mountains, documented in her non-fiction book 'Climb'.








