James Nally – författare

Explore the Ancient Roman Empire with the acclaimed anthropologist and Sunday Times bestselling author of Domination, Professor Alice Roberts.'Great series. Has inspired me to look at a train tour to trace your steps. The book will be a helpful companion.''A fascinating series. My favourite of all the series you've presented.''Beautiful series really interesting and informative.'Join Professor Alice Roberts as she travels over a thousand miles through Italy, France and Spain in search of a greater understanding of the Roman Empire and its legacy.From Naples to Pompeii, Rome to Turin, Nîmes to Narbonne and Tarragona to Cartagena, Roberts visits sites both on and off the beaten track to reveal new perspectives on one of history’s greatest civilisations.Along the way, she meets leading historians and archaeologists who bring the Roman world to life. Alice explores what life was like for ordinary citizens of the Roman Empire, as well as examining the key developments in technology, law, politics, health and education that remain to this day and how these fed into the birth, expansion and collapse of the empire.Drawing on extensive research from the TV series as well as Alice’s experiences from the journey, including her illustrations and personal anecdotes, author Jim Nally delivers more depth and context than the TV series possibly could, with up-to-date discoveries and facts about one of history’s greatest empires.Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts is both an immersive travelogue and an accessible guide to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

‘IMPECCABLE DESCRIPTIONS MADE THE STORY COME ALIVE … EXHILARATING STUFF’ THE SUN*The first in an electrifying new British detective series starring PC Donal Lynch.*Meet PC Donal Lynch.Irish runaway. Insomniac. Functioning alcoholic.Donal is new to working the beat in London, trying hisbest to forget that night. After all, there aren’t many policeofficers who can say they have a convicted murdererfor an ex-girlfriend.So when a woman is murdered on his patch, Donal throwshimself into the case. As the first person on the scene,Donal can’t forget the horrific sight that faced him – andhe knows this case can’t go unsolved. But how do yousolve a case with no lead suspect and no evidence?As his past catches up with him, Donal is forced to confronthis demons and the girl he left behind. But what will crackfirst, the case or Donal?Chilling, brutal, addictive – if you like Tim Weaver and James Oswald, you will LOVE James Nally.

The first in an electrifying new British detective series starring PC Donal Casey.Meet PC Donal Lynch.Irish runaway. Insomniac. Functioning alcoholic.Donal is new to working the beat in London, trying hisbest to forget that night. After all, there aren’t many policeofficers who can say they have a convicted murdererfor an ex-girlfriend.So when a woman is murdered on his patch, Donal throwshimself into the case. As the first person on the scene,Donal can’t forget the horrific sight that faced him – andhe knows this case can’t go unsolved. But how do yousolve a case with no lead suspect and no evidence?As his past catches up with him, Donal is forced to confronthis demons and the girl he left behind. But what will crackfirst, the case or Donal?Chilling, brutal, addictive – if you like Tim Weaver and James Oswald, you will LOVE James Nally.

‘Impeccable descriptions made the story come alive…Exhilarating stuff’ THE SUNThe first in an electrifying new British detective series starring PC Donal Lynch.Meet PC Donal Lynch.Irish runaway. Insomniac. Functioning alcoholic.Donal is new to working the beat in London, trying hisbest to forget that night. After all, there aren’t many policeofficers who can say they have a convicted murdererfor an ex-girlfriend.So when a woman is murdered on his patch, Donal throwshimself into the case. As the first person on the scene,Donal can’t forget the horrific sight that faced him – andhe knows this case can’t go unsolved. But how do yousolve a case with no lead suspect and no evidence?As his past catches up with him, Donal is forced to confronthis demons and the girl he left behind. But what will crackfirst, the case or Donal?Chilling, brutal, addictive – if you like Tim Weaver and James Oswald, you will LOVE James Nally.

'An intoxicating thriller' SUN (5 STARS, Book of the Week)Aspiring actress Elizabeth Smart lands her centre stage role: her mutilated body is found dumped in North London’s red light district. Clasped in her hand is a piece of human hair belonging to an unidentified body of a woman murdered two weeks ago.PC Donal lands himself a place on the murder squad just as his unconventional brother, journalist Finton, unearths the secret double life of Elizabeth.The bodies mount, each clinging to the strands of hair belonging to the previous victim. The police are convinced it’s the act of a serial killer. But how does Donal convince them it’s not?The only people he can trust are the victims he dances with in his dreams.

‘An intoxicating Thriller’ Sun Irish runaway. Insomniac. Functioning alcoholic. Life is about to get complicated for DC Donal Lynch. When a young woman is kidnapped, Donal is brought in to deliver the ransom money. But the tightly-planned drop off goes wrong, Julie Draper is discovered dead, and Donal finds his job on the line – a scapegoat for the officers in charge.But when Donal is delivered a cryptic message in the night, he learns that Julie was killed long before the botched rescue mission. As he digs further into the murder in a bid to clear his own name, dark revelations make one thing certain: the police are chasing the wrong man, and the killer has far more blood on his hands than they could even imagine. A gripping, brutal and addictive thriller, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and James Oswald.

Aspiring actress Elizabeth Smart lands her centre stage role: her mutilated body is found dumped in North London’s red light district. Clasped in her hand is a piece of human hair belonging to an unidentified body of a woman murdered two weeks ago.Aspiring actress Elizabeth Smart lands her centre stage role: her mutilated body is found dumped in North London’s red light district. Clasped in her hand is a piece of human hair belonging to an unidentified body of a woman murdered two weeks ago.PC Donal lands himself a place on the murder squad just as his unconventional brother, journalist Finton, unearths the secret double life of Elizabeth.The bodies mount, each clinging to the strands of hair belonging to the previous victim. The police are convinced it’s the act of a serial killer. But how does Donal convince them it’s not?The only people he can trust are the victims he dances with in his dreams.

Aspiring actress Elizabeth Smart lands her centre stage role: her mutilated body is found dumped in North London’s red light district. Clasped in her hand is a piece of human hair belonging to an unidentified body of a woman murdered two weeks ago.Aspiring actress Elizabeth Smart lands her centre stage role: her mutilated body is found dumped in North London’s red light district. Clasped in her hand is a piece of human hair belonging to an unidentified body of a woman murdered two weeks ago.PC Donal lands himself a place on the murder squad just as his unconventional brother, journalist Finton, unearths the secret double life of Elizabeth.The bodies mount, each clinging to the strands of hair belonging to the previous victim. The police are convinced it’s the act of a serial killer. But how does Donal convince them it’s not?The only people he can trust are the victims he dances with in his dreams.

‘An intoxicating Thriller’ SUNIrish runaway. Insomniac. Functioning alcoholic.Life is about to get complicated for DC Donal Lynch.When a young woman is kidnapped, Donal is brought in to deliver the ransom money. But the tightly-planned drop off goes wrong, Julie Draper is discovered dead, and Donal finds his job on the line – a scapegoat for the officers in charge.But when Donal is delivered a cryptic message in the night, he learns that Julie was killed long before the botched rescue mission. As he digs further into the murder in a bid to clear his own name, dark revelations make one thing certain: the police are chasing the wrong man, and the killer has far more blood on his hands than they could even imagine.A gripping, brutal and addictive thriller, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and James Oswald.

‘An intoxicating Thriller’ SUN Irish runaway. Insomniac. Functioning alcoholic. Life is about to get complicated for DC Donal Lynch. When a young woman is kidnapped, Donal is brought in to deliver the ransom money. But the tightly-planned drop off goes wrong, Julie Draper is discovered dead, and Donal finds his job on the line – a scapegoat for the officers in charge.But when Donal is delivered a cryptic message in the night, he learns that Julie was killed long before the botched rescue mission. As he digs further into the murder in a bid to clear his own name, dark revelations make one thing certain: the police are chasing the wrong man, and the killer has far more blood on his hands than they could even imagine. A gripping, brutal and addictive thriller, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and James Oswald.

'A superb book’ – Observer ‘Gripping, vivid and compelling’ – The Critic ‘Humane, absorbing and meticulous’ – New Statesman ‘An extraordinary book’ James O’Brien, TLS Three Weeks in July is the extraordinary and definitive account of the events of the 7/7 London bombings, publishing on the 20th anniversary of the event.Three Weeks in July delivers the definitive narrative of the 7 July 2005 London bombings and the chaos, confusion and terror that followed.A true-crime investigation interwoven with high-stakes politics and history, it reveals untold accounts of the response to 7/7 by the government and the Metropolitan Police, as well as their efforts to prevent a second wave of attacks. Drawing on insights from key figures like Tony Blair, Peter Clarke (head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch at the Metropolitan Police) and Sir Ian Blair (Metropolitan Police commissioner), as well as victims and first responders, the book chronicles the frenzy of the first hours after the attack and the pivotal three weeks of police work, forensics and political machinations whose repercussions are still being felt to this day.Three Weeks in July is the definitive account of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern British history, and a visceral and propulsive narrative that examines the vulnerabilities of the state and the ethical dilemmas of national security.

'A superb book’ – Observer ‘Gripping, vivid and compelling’ – The Critic ‘Humane, absorbing and meticulous’ – New Statesman ‘An extraordinary book’ James O’Brien, TLS Three Weeks in July is the extraordinary and definitive account of the events of the 7/7 London bombings, publishing on the 20th anniversary of the event.Three Weeks in July delivers the definitive narrative of the 7 July 2005 London bombings and the chaos, confusion and terror that followed.A true-crime investigation interwoven with high-stakes politics and history, it reveals untold accounts of the response to 7/7 by the government and the Metropolitan Police, as well as their efforts to prevent a second wave of attacks. Drawing on insights from key figures like Tony Blair, Peter Clarke (head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch at the Metropolitan Police) and Sir Ian Blair (Metropolitan Police commissioner), as well as victims and first responders, the book chronicles the frenzy of the first hours after the attack and the pivotal three weeks of police work, forensics and political machinations whose repercussions are still being felt to this day.Three Weeks in July is the definitive account of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern British history, and a visceral and propulsive narrative that examines the vulnerabilities of the state and the ethical dilemmas of national security.

'A superb book' - Observer'Gripping, vivid and compelling' - The Critic'Humane, absorbing and meticulous' - New Statesman'An extraordinary book' James O'Brien, TLSThree Weeks in July is the extraordinary and definitive account of the events of the 7/7 London bombings, publishing on the 20th anniversary of the event.Three Weeks in July delivers the definitive narrative of the 7 July 2005 London bombings and the chaos, confusion and terror that followed.A true-crime investigation interwoven with high-stakes politics and history, it reveals untold accounts of the response to 7/7 by the government and the Metropolitan Police, as well as their efforts to prevent a second wave of attacks. Drawing on insights from key figures like Tony Blair, Peter Clarke (head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch at the Metropolitan Police) and Sir Ian Blair (Metropolitan Police commissioner), as well as victims and first responders, the book chronicles the frenzy of the first hours after the attack and the pivotal three weeks of police work, forensics and political machinations whose repercussions are still being felt to this day.Three Weeks in July is the definitive account of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern British history, and a visceral and propulsive narrative that examines the vulnerabilities of the state and the ethical dilemmas of national security.

'A superb book’ – Observer ‘Gripping, vivid and compelling’ – The Critic ‘Humane, absorbing and meticulous’ – New Statesman ‘An extraordinary book’ James O’Brien, TLS Three Weeks in July is the extraordinary and definitive account of the events of the 7/7 London bombings, publishing on the 20th anniversary of the event.Three Weeks in July delivers the definitive narrative of the 7 July 2005 London bombings and the chaos, confusion and terror that followed.A true-crime investigation interwoven with high-stakes politics and history, it reveals untold accounts of the response to 7/7 by the government and the Metropolitan Police, as well as their efforts to prevent a second wave of attacks. Drawing on insights from key figures like Tony Blair, Peter Clarke (head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch at the Metropolitan Police) and Sir Ian Blair (Metropolitan Police commissioner), as well as victims and first responders, the book chronicles the frenzy of the first hours after the attack and the pivotal three weeks of police work, forensics and political machinations whose repercussions are still being felt to this day.Three Weeks in July is the definitive account of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern British history, and a visceral and propulsive narrative that examines the vulnerabilities of the state and the ethical dilemmas of national security.