Steven James is the national bestselling author of nine novels that have received wide critical acclaim from
Publishers Weekly,
New York Journal of Books,
RT Book Reviews,
Booklist,
Library Journal and many others. He has won three Christy Awards for best suspense and was a finalist for an International Thriller Award for best original paperback. His psychological thriller
The Bishop was named
Suspense Magazine's book of the year.
Publishers Weekly calls him "[A] master storyteller at the peak of his game."
Steven is an active member of International Thriller Writers, the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, and International Association of Crime Writers. He is also a contributing editor for Writer's Digest. He has a master's degree in storytelling and has taught writing and creative communication around the world. When he's not writing or speaking, you'll find him trail running, rock climbing, or drinking a dark roast coffee near his home in eastern Tennessee.