Bill James

Bill James (1929–2023) was a pseudonym of Allan James Tucker, a Welsh novelist known for his gritty crime fiction series featuring detectives Colin Harpur and Desmond Iles. His novels, written under the name Bill James as well as David Craig and Judith Jones, are celebrated for their dual perspectives on crime, blending realism with a playful tone inspired by urban Cardiff settings.

Cardiff, Wales Wikipedia
Crime Fiction Detective Fiction