About
Steven James
Steven James is an American crime fiction writer known for his suspenseful thrillers. Born in 1964, James was a pastor before turning to writing. His debut novel, "The Pawn," was published in 2005 and received critical acclaim. Since then, he has written over 20 novels, including the bestselling "The Silent Wife" and "The House on Fire." James has won numerous awards, including the Christy Award for Best Suspense Novel and the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Suspense. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold over 4 million copies worldwide. James is praised for his ability to craft intricate plots, create compelling characters, and explore moral dilemmas in his stories. His reputation as a master of suspense has made him a popular author among readers and critics alike.
Book Series by Steven James
The Patrick Bowers Files Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Pawn | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rook | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Knight | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bishop | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Queen | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Opening Moves | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The King | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Checkmate | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Every Wicked Man | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
The Bowers Files: The New York Years Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Every Crooked Path | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Every Deadly Kiss | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Blur Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Blur | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fury | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Curse | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
The Jevin Banks Experience Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Singularity | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Travis Brock Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Broker of Lies | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fatal Domain | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Steven James Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Quest for Celestia | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Runawayland | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Synapse | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Steven James Plays
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Worship Sketches 2 Perform | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| More Worship Sketches 2 Perform | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| On the Edge (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Drama for Real Life (Short Story) | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Steven James Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Never the Same (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Steven James Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Jawdroppers | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| How to Smell Like God | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Creative Storytelling Guide for Children’s Ministry | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Evolution of a Poker Player (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| 24 Tandem Bible Hero Story Scripts For Children's Ministry (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Believe It! | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| 30 Old Testament QuickSkits for Kids (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Praying from the Gut | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Astonishing Tales of Spiritual Truth | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crazy & Creative Bible Stories for Preteens (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sharable Parables (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Becoming Real | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Story: Recapture the Mystery | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gather Round the Dinner Fable | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sailing Between the Stars | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| 30 New Testament Interactive Stories for Young Children (Short Story) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| 30 Old Testament Interactive Stories for Young Children (Short Story) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bible Story QuickSkits for 2 Kids (Short Story) | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Heart Exposed | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Flirting with the Forbidden | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Story: Our Journey of Heartache and Grace from Eden to Evermore | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Story Trumps Structure | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Meeting the Mystery | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Creating Characters | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| 30 Simply Fabulous Bible Skits for Kids! (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Discover Torch Enameling (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Troubleshooting Your Novel | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Art of the Tale ( With: Tom Morrisey) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
ASPCA Kids: Pet Rescue Club Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A New Home for Truman (Short Story) ( By: Catherine Hapka) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| No Time for Hallie (Short Story) ( By: Catherine Hapka) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lonely Pony (Short Story) ( By: Catherine Hapka) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Too Big to Run (Short Story) ( By: Catherine Hapka) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Puppy Called Disaster (Short Story) ( By: Rose Hapkins) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Champion's New Shoes (Short Story) ( By: Brenda Scott Royce) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Purr-fect Pair (Short Story) ( By: Rachael Upton) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bailey the Wonder Dog (Short Story) ( With: Brenda Scott Royce, Dana Regan) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Steven James Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Suspense Magazine January 2010 | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Suspense Magazine September 2012 | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
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