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ⓘ About James Chandler
He has a Bachelors degree from Eastern Oregon University and a Master’s degree from Marshall University. James earned his Juris Doctor after he attended night school at the George Mason University School of Law during his time assigned to the Pentagon. Then he practiced law for twelve years in Wyoming before his appointment to the bench. When James is not busy writing or working, he is likely to have a rifle, shotgun, or fly rod in hand. He and his wife are blessed with two incredible adult daughters and a grandson. James’ debut novel, called “Misjudged”, was released in the year 2020. His work is from the thriller genre. “Misjudged” is the first novel in the “Sam Johnstone” series and was released in the year 2020.
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Who is James Chandler?
He has a Bachelors degree from Eastern Oregon University and a Master’s degree from Marshall University. James earned his Juris Doctor after he attended night school at the George Mason University School of Law during his time assigned to the Pentagon. Then he practiced law for twelve years in Wyoming before his appointment to the bench.
Which James Chandler series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Sam Johnstone series, the earliest of James Chandler's multi-book series: it opens with Misjudged (2020) and runs to 8 books across 2020–2026, ending with Reasonable Suspicion (2026). James Chandler's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has James Chandler written?
James Chandler has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2020 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being the Sam Johnstone series with 8 books.
In what order should James Chandler's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Chandler's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Sam Johnstone (2020–2026, 8 books) and Smith and Bauer (2025–2026, 3 books).
How are James Chandler's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Chandler's 11 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: Sam Johnstone (8 books, 2020–2026); Smith and Bauer (3 books, 2025–2026).