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About the Author

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James Linton is a former financial analyst, police detective, and university lecturer. With a career spanning high finance, criminal investigation, and academic research, he brings layered authenticity to his spy thrillers. Linton’s writing blends cerebral intrigue with visceral tension, crafting espionage fiction that’s as emotionally intelligent as it is ruthlessly paced.

His debut trilogy introduces Dr. Finlay Knox, a morally complex protagonist navigating the shifting borders between academia and intelligence. Linton lives in the UK and abroad, writing full-time under a shroud of quiet anonymity.

Perfect for fans of Mick Herron, Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, and early John le Carré.

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Book 1 - Ile Vermillion

Release Date :

25th January 2026

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Book 2 - The Intelligence Fellow

Release Date :

5th May 2026

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Book 3 - Red Directive

Release Date:

20th September 2026

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