A gripping new espionage tale from Virginia C. Dori, CODENAME: VENUS weaves together deep research into genomics, hitmen, and intelligence operations—making it an essential addition to any thriller lover's shelf
“Travel is a great Learning Tool, Learning is Lifelong Journey”— Virginia C. DoriSAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — With over thirty years spent at the intersection of high-tech marketing and Silicon Valley breakthroughs, Filipina-American writer Virginia C. Dori is starting a fresh chapter with the launch of CODENAME: VENUS, a sweeping work that fuses genetic research, covert operations, ancestral heritage, romance, and the suspense of a worldwide spy narrative.
CODENAME: VENUS marks Virginia’s sophomore effort, arriving after her widely praised 2009 debut, Walk with Destiny, which continues to draw praise from readers across the globe.
A gifted storyteller with a deep curiosity about the world, Virginia found the seeds of CODENAME: VENUS in topics that have long captivated her: breakthroughs in genetic science, family history and heritage, worldwide covert operations, contract killers, and the deeply human stories behind global events. Her frequent travels also shaped the novel’s far-flung locations and richly drawn characters.
“CODENAME: VENUS came out of my fascination with the incredible potential hidden inside our DNA, our past, and our bonds with one another,” says Virginia. “I set out to craft a story that would captivate readers while guiding them through places, concepts, secrets, and relationships that push the boundaries of what we believe.”
Virginia’s personal journey brings added depth to her writing. Raised and schooled in the Philippines, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and Marketing at Far Eastern University, then relocated to California in 1981 to be with her U.S.-citizen parents. That bold move kicked off a career encompassing global tech innovation, marketing and branding, artistic pursuits, and executive leadership.
Her professional path carried her from corporate boardrooms to extensive travel and creative spaces, where she discovered how to merge analytical rigor with a sharp understanding of people and their stories. These experiences shaped her fiction, granting her characters and plots a viewpoint informed by business discipline and a focus on human complexity.
Virginia has also endured severe personal hardships. A 24-year breast cancer survivor, she calls gratitude and resilience the driving forces of her life. Losing her youngest son two decades ago reshaped how she views life, leadership, and the need to make every chapter count.
“Each phase of my life has taught me to move forward with grace, grit, and gratitude,” Virginia reflects.
That outlook reaches beyond her books. Virginia is a dedicated supporter of self-care, mental health, healthy habits, and continuous personal development. She delights in global travel, sports events, golf, theater, and live music, while also giving back through volunteer work in her community.
About Virginia C. Dori
Virginia C. Dori is a Filipina-American author, fine artist, and semi-retired marketing executive whose career of more than three decades connects Silicon Valley innovation with the warmth of people-centered leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and Marketing from Far Eastern University, Manila. She moved to California in 1981 to join her parents, a courageous leap that became the first step in an extraordinary path of reinvention and storytelling. Her eldest son is married with a growing family. Virginia loves to travel and is also a strong proponent of self-care, mental wellness, healthy living, and lifelong personal growth.
About "CODENAME: VENUS"
A spy thriller: a smart, striking career woman leads a secret existence as a highly paid international assassin whose ancestry makes escape impossible. When she uncovers the ultimate betrayal, her quest to break free exposes a vast worldwide plot and leads to the creation of The World Order. She discovers genuine love and a circle ready to defend not just the community but her very life!
About "Walk with Destiny"
A romance spanning generations and remarkable locations. A refined daughter of a wealthy French-Italian-American family with worldwide enterprises found love while traveling but suffered heartbreak as she gave up her own happiness to ease her lover’s pain. She reconnected with a family friend, fell in love once more, married, and built a family. Yet life has its flaws, and she again endured unbearable sorrow, only to realize later that a higher power had mapped her existence to unfold in a 1st and 2nd act!
Book and Author Information
Author: Virginia C. Dori
Email: vcdori@icloud.com
Title: CODENAME: VENUS
Genre: Spy Thriller / Science Fiction / International Mystery / Romance
Release Date: September 8, 2026
ISBN: 1449593674
Publisher: KDP Amazon
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