James Melville

Biographies

James Melville: The Master of Cross-Cultural Crime Fiction

Introduction James Melville remains a distinctive and influential figure in modern crime fiction. Known for blending the discipline of British detective writing with the atmosphere, traditions, and social complexities of Japan, his novels created a rare cultural bridge in popular literature. Writing under the pen name James Melville, he crafted stories that were not only gripping mysteries but also insightful…