David John James (30 November 1923–2 October 1993) was a Welsh author of historical novels.
He studied philosophy at St David’s University College, Lampeter, and also read and completed a BA (converted to an MA) in psychology at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He became a psychologist for the Ministry of Defence, lecturing on the selection and training of air crews for the RAF at Brampton.
He is known for writing four historical novels set in early medieval Britain and Europe. His skilful evocation of life and myths of Dark Age Europe won him the admiration of neo-pagan authors John and Caitlin Matthews.
His Victorian Maritime Adventures feature Lieutenant Thomas Talleyman and are stuffed to the gunwales with authentic detail of nineteenth-century seafaring.
The Lords of Loone
An enthralling eighteenth-century adventure novel! Perfect for fans of Alexander Kent, C.S. Forester and Dewey Lambdin
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Seventeen of Leyden
An entertaining historical adventure novel set on the high seas! Perfect for fans of Dewey Lambdin, John Drake and Chris Durbin.
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The Bridge of Sand
A thrilling adventure story set in Ancient Britain! Perfect for fans of Morgan Llywelyn, Bernard Cornwell, Matthew Harffy and Simon Scarrow.
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The Paladins: A Social History of the R.A.F. up to World War II
In the summer of 1940 Britain faced one of its sternest tests; the Battle of Britain pitted the might of the German Luftwaffe against the determination of the British Royal Air Force.
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Talleyman in the Ice (The Victorian Maritime Adventure Series #2)
Lieutenant Thomas Talleyman returns in a thrilling naval action story! Perfect for fans of Dewey Lambdin, Julian Stockwin and Patrick O’Brian.
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Talleyman (The Victorian Maritime Adventure Series #1)
Don’t miss this classic Victorian nautical adventure novel! Perfect for fans of Dewey Lambdin, Julian Stockwin and Patrick O’Brian.
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