James Kestrel

Formerly a bar owner, a criminal defense investigator, and an English teacher, James Kestrel is now an attorney practicing throughout the Pacific. His writing has won advance praise from Stephen King, James Patterson, Dennis Lehane, Lee Child, Meg Gardiner, James Fallows, Pico Iyer, and numerous other authors. A sailor and world traveler, Kestrel has lived in Taiwan, New Orleans, and a West Texas ghost town. He lives in Volcano, Hawaii.

Books

  • Five Decembers

    Format:
    Paperback
    Released:
    13 Sep 2022
    Series:

    NOMINATED FOR BEST THRILLER IN THE 2020 BARRY AWARDS

    FINALIST FOR THE HAMMETT PRIZE 2021

    “Read this book for its …

  • Five Decembers

    Format:
    Hardback
    Released:
    26 Oct 2021
    Series:

    NOMINATED FOR BEST THRILLER IN THE 2022 BARRY AWARDS

    FINALIST FOR THE HAMMETT PRIZE 2021

    “Read this book for its …