James E Mack was born in Scotland but spent much of his childhood abroad, gaining a love of nature, the outdoors and wildlife. He became a Commando in the late 1980s and a member of a Special Operations unit, with a 22-year career serving in many of the world’s troubled hotspots.
He subsequently specialised as a Counter-Terrorism adviser and assisted in capacity building operations in support of UK and US Government initiatives. His passion for wildlife saw James develop Counter-Poaching programs for conservation organisations in West Africa. This passion remains to this day and whether tracking pumas in Patagonia, photographing mountain gorillas in Uganda, or observing Amur tigers in Northern China, wildlife retains its hold. James lives in Northern Scotland where the nearby sea and mountains give him the opportunity to leave his desk occasionally to surf or strap on his Telemark skis.
James became an author in 2014 when his first novel was represented by a literary agent in America. James’ novels are well-regarded by his readers for their fast-moving plots, realistic characters, and authentic backgrounds. Capitalising on his extensive experience in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, James prides himself in the realism that he provides to keep his readers happy.
