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ⓘ About James McClure
James McClure was a prominent British journalist and author popular for writing mystery and nonfiction novels. He was particularly well known for the Kramer and Zondi book series. McClure was born as James Howe McClure in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 9, 1939. He was brought up in his city of birth and sent to Pietermaritzburg, Natal for education. McClure studied at Scottsville School, Maritzburg College, and Cowan House between 1947 and 1958. Following his graduation, McClure started working as a photographer along with Tom Sharpe, the popular writer of comic novels. Later, he gave up commercial photography to work as an English teacher at Cowan House. McClure left the teaching job in 1963 and was employed by Natal Witness to work as a photographer and crime reporter.
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Who is James McClure?
James McClure was a prominent British journalist and author popular for writing mystery and nonfiction novels. He was particularly well known for the Kramer and Zondi book series. McClure was born as James Howe McClure in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 9, 1939.
Which James McClure series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Kramer and Zondi Mystery series, the earliest of James McClure's multi-book series: it opens with The Steam Pig (1971) and runs to 9 books across 1971–1991, ending with The Song Dog (1991).
How many books has James McClure written?
James McClure has 15 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1971 and 2014. 9 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Kramer and Zondi Mystery series with 9 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James McClure's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James McClure's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Kramer and Zondi Mystery (1971–1991, 9 books).
How are James McClure's books organised into series?
This guide splits James McClure's 15 books into 1 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Kramer and Zondi Mystery (9 books, 1971–1991).