James Maxwell grew up in the scenic Bay of Islands, New Zealand, and was educated in Australia. Devouring fantasy and science-fiction classics from an early age, his love for books translated to a passion for writing, which he began at the age of eleven.

Inspired by the natural beauty around him but also by a strong interest in history, he decided in his twenties to see the world. He relocated to London and then to Thailand, Mexico, Austria, and Malta, developing a lifelong obsession with travel. It was while living in Thailand that he seriously took up writing again, producing his first full-length novel, Enchantress, the first of four titles in his internationally bestselling Evermen Saga.

Iron Will is the fourth and final novel in his latest series, The Shifting Tides.

When he isn’t writing or traveling, James enjoys sailing, snowboarding, classical guitar, and French cooking.

Apr 30, 2009
Cover of Along the Way

Along the Way

Feb 9, 1973
Cover of Assignment Siam

Assignment Siam