This spine-tingling debut novel weaves edge-of-your-seat crime fiction with chilling supernatural suspense.
A missing girl. Startling evidence. Destiny in the balance.
As Detective Andrew Deans juggles his work commitments and challenging home life, the case of a missing student hits a dead end. But the inquiry takes a menacing turn when Deans receives impossible-to-deny evidence from a psychic.
After horrific truths confirm his worst fears, Deans is forced to choose between his training and the compelling dark forces shaping his investigation.
With time against him and a cold-blooded killer still at large, Deans works with the medium to build evidence from an unlikely new source – a voice from beyond the grave.
But Deans has neglected his responsibilities at home, and he is about to pay with the ultimate sacrifice…
Set on the North Devon coast, STORM LOG-0505 is the stunning first book in a series of addictive crime thrillers written by a former CID detective.
Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, JM Dalgliesh, David J. Gatward, Peter James, and John Connolly.
Praise for STORM LOG-0505
"Great characters, believable police procedures, with the added twist of supernatural, and an absolutely chilling predator. Terrifying ending."
"I couldn't put it down. The characters, the scenes, the plot, the accuracy of detail regarding police procedures, just a fantastic read."
"I was thinking about the story during the day and couldn't wait to get home to read the next chapter."
"I have never read a police thriller with this kind of plot! It was extremely interesting and gripping!"
"ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. This book is just pure genius."
"Reads like a runaway train!"
James' life before the pen was as thrilling as the stories he now tells. After two decades of working in the UK criminal justice system, James has lived a life many authors can only research. From the beating heart of CID investigations to the solemn echoes of the courtroom, his deep well of personal experience breathes authenticity into his fast-paced mysteries, filled with realistic characters and complex narratives. His venture into the literary world is as intriguing as his novels. It all began in 2012, following a chance meeting with SAS legend, TV personality, and fellow author Chris Ryan in a busy Bath bar. This serendipitous encounter ignited a passion for storytelling that has since become James' calling. James' novels offer readers a gripping escape into worlds exploring the darkness of human nature and the relentless pursuit of justice. Join him on this nail-biting journey where each page promises another secret waiting to be uncovered.
