James M. Scott

James M. Scott is a highly respected literary fiction novelist, best known for his work "Rampage," which he published in 2018. This novel was met with critical acclaim, being named one of 2018's best books by the editors at Military Times, Kirkus, and Amazon. It also made the final shortlist for the Military History Gilder Lehrman Prize, an award given by the New York Historical Society. Scott's talent as a writer has been recognized and appreciated by both readers and critics alike.

In addition to "Rampage," Scott is also the author of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist "Target Tokyo" and the winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Rear Admiral Award for his novels "The Attack on the Liberty" and "The War Below." These accolades are a testament to Scott's skill and dedication as a writer, and have helped to establish him as a prominent and respected figure in the literary world.

Scott is a former Nieman Fellow at Harvard and makes his home in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, where he lives with his wife and two children. Despite his success, Scott remains a humble and dedicated writer, always striving to improve his craft and tell compelling stories. His work continues to be celebrated for its historical accuracy, engaging narrative, and compelling characters. Scott's contributions to the literary world have been significant and his work will undoubtedly continue to be enjoyed and appreciated by readers for years to come.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Attack on the Liberty 2009
2 The War Below / Escape from the Deep 2013
3 Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That Avenged Pearl Harbor 2015
4 Rampage: MacArthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila 2018
5 Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb 2022