Steve Berry - (born in 1955), American writer, professor and former lawyer. He currently resides in Sant Augustine, Florida. Steve Berry first appeared in print with his historical thriller "Curse of the Amber Room" in 2003. Berry has been writing since 1990, but for a very long time received refusals from publishers. Currently, Steve Berry's books have been translated into 40 languages. More than 11 million copies of books have been sold in 50 countries.