About James Ellson
James Ellson used to be a police officer, ten years in the Metropolitan Police in London, and five years in Greater Manchester Police. He finished as a Detective Inspector at Moss Side, and has been known to say, Moss Side finished him! When he left, he wrote a memoir called From Cop to Coppicer. It wasn’t published but his agent suggested he write a crime thriller. His website describes how he dug out an old envelope that everyone has lying about, and wrote down on it the three things he knew about: the police, Nepal (where he’s climbed and trekked extensively) and beekeeping (he has four beehives). The result a year later was The Trail, the first in the DCI Castle series, and he’s never looked back. James is a keen mountaineer and lives on a smallholding in the Peak District. He now wear
Publication Order of DCI Castle Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Trail(2020)
- Cold Dawn(2022)
- Cold Summer(2023)
- Base Line(2024)
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- To Serve, Protect, and Write(2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Ellson?
James Ellson is a bestselling author known for 2 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best James Ellson book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of DCI Castle Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has James Ellson written?
James Ellson has written over 5 books across 2 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.