His first book, Hunting Aquila, and its sequel, Chasing Aquila, together with a third, Killing the Captain, have now been published.
The themes behind these thrillers pull together some of James’ other interests, particularly 1940s and 50s history. They explore how historical events and human situations of that time can still resonate in today’s changing world.
The books are the start of a planned series of thrillers featuring protagonists from UK Special Branch facing complex situations and resolving them using intelligent analysis and top class resources, including from book three, the USAAF.
Born and brought up in Glasgow, Scotland, he is married with a grown-up family."