Blooding

James McGee was born into an army family. He was educated in Gibraltar, Germany and Belfast. His career has encompassed banking, bookselling and thirteen years in the airline business. He has also presented book reviews for BBC local radio and several independent stations. In addition to the successful Hawkwood series, he has also written several thrillers. He lives in Somerset.

Praise for James McGee: 'Irresistible… rambunctious entertainment' Observer'Rumbustious…a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action' The Times'Atmospheric and well researched… try it' Daily Mirror‘Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting …' Reginald Hill‘Ratcatcher is a richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel – also very gripping. James McGee is clearly a rising star in the historical galaxy and I look forward to Hawkwood's return' Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy