Julien St. James
Author of the Inspector Maja and the Omus Jones series.
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The 10th Car
When a "priceless" 1937 Delacroix found sealed in a Cornish carriage house. A world-renowned expert who authenticated it. And a retired detective who notices what everyone else chose to ignore. When Omus Jones takes what should be a straightforward insurance case, he uncovers a fraud that reaches from the quiet lanes of Cornwall to the auction houses of London and the salons of Paris.
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Love Notes and Sticky Tape
A mesmerizing tale of secrets, tradition, and the courage to chart one's own course. When Mei returns to her small Japanese fishing island after five years in Tokyo, she discovers mysterious paper boats appearing throughout the harbor—perfectly folded without tape, just as her mother taught her. These vessels contain messages that gradually unveil a fifteen-year-old secret involving her mother who left the island suddenly, widower Yoshida-san, and his daughter Sakura. As Mei investigates, she uncovers a hidden romance expressed through poetry written in the margins of weather reports, a connection the island elders suppressed to maintain harmony and tradition. Now, as Sakura faces an arranged marriage similar to what was planned for her fifteen years ago, someone is systematically removing tape from old letters and releasing these paper boats to reveal long-buried truths.
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"An intriguing, tender tale..."
— Kirk’s Reviews
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The 10th Car
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The riverside at dawn
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About
Julien St. James brings a uniquely international perspective to his Nordic noir thriller “Perfect Attachment”. Born in Lomdon and raised across four continents, he draws from his nomadic background to craft stories that navigate the delicate balance between order and chaos.
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