James Church is the pseudonym of an American author who has written a series of detective fiction/spy thriller novels. He is best known for his "Inspector O" series, which features a North Korean policeman as the main protagonist. Church is a former intelligence officer who spent several decades in Asia, and his experiences in the region heavily influence his writing. Although his true identity remains a mystery, it is known that he grew up in California's San Fernando Valley and was born in the 1940s.
The "Inspector O" series has been well-received by critics and readers alike, particularly in Asia. The novels offer a nuanced and detailed portrait of North Korean society, according to Asia specialists. The first book in the series was praised by a Korea Society panel for its realism and ability to convey the suffocating atmosphere of a totalitarian state. The character of Inspector O has been compared to Arkady Renko, the Soviet chief inspector in Martin Cruz Smith's "Gorky Park," for providing a vivid window into a mysterious country. Church is a former Western intelligence officer with decades of experience in Asia, according to the back cover of his novels. He was over 60 years old in 2009 and has been able to create a unique and engaging series that has captured the attention of readers around the world.
James Church is not just an author but also the chief operating officer and co-founder of Robot Mascot, a leading pitch agency in the UK. He has helped thousands of founders and entrepreneurs create winning pitches and position their investment opportunities to better appeal to investors. With a background in branding and marketing, Church believes that innovation and inspiring communication can change the world, inspire movements, and build brilliant brands. He has a great skill in applying creative principles to achieve commercial outcomes and has created ‘The Six Principles of the Perfect Pitch’, a successful methodology that has helped Robot Mascot develop partnerships with leading players in the tech and investment sectors. Church is a well-known figure in the industry and has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, numerous industry blogs and podcasts, and has delivered mastermind sessions for various organizations.