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.

Lest We Forget

November 10, 2019

If you look at the back right-hand side of a Canadian $10 bill, you will see an old veteran standing at attention near the National War Memorial in Ottawa. His name is Robert Metcalfe and he died last month at the age of 90. That he managed to live to that age is rather remarkable, … More Lest We Forget

It’s Free!!!

October 14, 2019

Here’s your chance! Get an e-book copy of my latest novel, SECRET SHEPHERD, absolutely free on Amazon. For this week only. No hitches! All you need to do is click on the link below and download the novel: To whet your interest, here is a ‘blurb’ about the book, followed by the first chapter. Enjoy! … More It’s Free!!!

A Double Header

September 25, 2019

We’ve a double header of good news to share with you today.  First, a short story of mine has been chosen for an anthology of stories by authors from all over the world. Second, an international writers’ association has included my latest novel SECRET SHEPERD in a 10-book giveaway set for October.  The anthology is … More A Double Header

Fall Reading

September 9, 2019

I’m very pleased to tell you that my publisher, Solstice Publishing Inc., has included my latest novel, SECRET SHEPHERD, on a poster promoting six novels as fall reading selections! They publish dozens of books a year so it is a special treat to have my latest novel included. Awesome! As you may recall, SECRET SHEPHERD … More Fall Reading

This Is Nice!

May 29, 2019

Well now … this is kinda nice. Not sure whether to be embarrassed, or delighted, or both … so here it is. We’ve just learned that my latest novel, SECRET SHEPHERD, has been shortlisted for another award. It’s called The Reader’s Choice Award.This is a big awards program with categories ranging from children’s to sci-fi, … More This Is Nice!