AUTHOR

James Phelan's debut fiction novel is FOX HUNT. Inspired by the likes of Tom Clancy, Alistair MacLean, Clive Cussler, Ken Folett and Robert Ludlum, FOX HUNT pays homage to the pace and cinematic style of their books.

James is the new force in thriller writing in Australia.

James actually started his first novel at fifteen, for his VCE English assignment. This was interrupted by university, where James went on to study Architecture, and then English Literature, eventually graduating with a Master of Arts in Writing. During his masters degree James further developed the idea that would become his first published book, and would lead to seeing his novels in print.

James now tutors in that same Master of Arts course and in 2006 he was awarded Swinburne's SUPRA scholarship to study his PhD in Writing over three years.

Hachette Australia published FOX HUNT in August 2006, introducing an exciting new series of contemporary thrillers featuring ex-Navy protaganist, Lachlan Fox. PATRIOT ACT, the explosive second book in the Fox series, will be published in August 2007.

As part of the research for his books, James consults
several active and retired members of the Australian Defence Force, including members serving in
the Special Forces. James draws on the experience of many journalists to add credence to Lachlan
Fox and his best friend Alister Gammaldi, who work as New York based investigative journalists.

James has a passion for promoting literacy in Australia.  He is involved in many creative writing groups and regularly talks at literary events. He is a member of the Austrian Society of Authors, Fellowship of Australian Writers, and state writers centres. 

James lives in Melbourne and is available for talks to students on His Career as a Writer and Encouraging Reading as well as Motivation to Follow Your Dreams.

Find out more about James at his website: www.jamesphelan.com.au