Author: James Osborne
I’m the author of a three-novel trilogy called The Secret Shepherd Conspiracies. The first, PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION, has received high praise, including this: "Just finished 'Prescription For Deception' 30 minutes ago! Wow!!! What a thriller!!!! Began reading it this afternoon and couldn't put it down." -- Linda Wilson. (The exclamation marks are hers.) The second novel, THE PLOT TO ASSASSINATE SECRET SHEPHERD, also has enjoyed high praise from reviewers, among these: "It's a magnificent story of faith and hope prevailing in a world under siege." -- New York editor and publisher Lois W. Stern. Most recently released by my publisher Next Chapter Inc., is THE MAIDSTONE CONSPIRACY, the third and final book of the trilogy. I am also the author of the thriller novel THE ULTIMATE THREAT, an Amazon #1 bestseller. Other examples of my work can be found in dozens of anthologies, magazines, journals and blogs. Awaiting publication is a two-volume series of short stories, the first called DRAGONFLIES AND THE GREAT BLUE HERON and the second, MIRACLES AND MISADVENTURES. My books are available online in paperback, ebook and hardcover from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play, among other sites. I've enjoyed a varied career including investigative journalist, college teacher, army officer, vice-president of a Fortune 500 company, author, and business owner.
A Piano For Christmas
“But it’s almost Christmas Eve,” his wife complained. “I know, Marion,” Richard replied. He hadn’t expected a call for his delivery business on the afternoon before Christmas. “This man really needs a piano delivered to a small town, way out in the country. He’s offering triple my usual rate. Besides it’s a surprise Christmas gift … More A Piano For Christmas
Grandpas Are Antique Little Boys
He made no apologies for acting like a little boy at times. And that’s how he got four grandsons into trouble. It all started over lunch. Grandpa’s daughter (aunt to three and mother of one) was getting married the next day. The family had gathered from far and wide. Grandpa offered to take the four pre-teens … More Grandpas Are Antique Little Boys
Skydive Picked Up By Media
Here’s a story picked up by the local media outlet, Castanet News, about how I celebrated my 80th birthday, albeit twice delayed, first by Covid-19 and last summer by local wildfires. Enjoy: Vernon author takes pandemic-delayed skydive to celebrate eight decades SENIOR SKYDIVES AT 82 Jon Manchester – May 24, 2022 / 11:22 am | Story: 369782 … More Skydive Picked Up By Media
Happy Easter, Passover, Ramadam
Ukrainian Grandma Welcomes Russian Troops
Why Putin Wants Ukraine
A deranged Vladimir Putin has plunged the world into it’s most dangerous crisis since 1939 — threatening nuclear war upon any who come to aid Ukraine during his unwarranted invasion. His lies about the reasons blur the truth: He feared Ukraine would join NATO to protect them from his ultimate objective: reconstructing the former Soviet … More Why Putin Wants Ukraine
ISIS – They’re at it again
With those lunatics ISIS on the move again, I’m reminded that my novel THE ULTIMATE THREAT may be of interest. After THE ULTIMATE THREAT was published, one of the reviewers said the novel seemed so real it made a credible leap into the realm of the probable. And I was delighted when the novel made … More ISIS – They’re at it again
Summer Solstice Promotion
It’s a great pleasure to let you know that my novel SECRET SHEPHERD is on a summer solstice promotion. The novel is a classic mystery/suspense story but one with heart … bringing hope and dignity to deserving people, despite life-threatening challenges. Here’s a summary of the story: Paul and Anne Winston are on a noble … More Summer Solstice Promotion






