James Field

James Field writes quietly unsettling fiction with a wry edge, where ordinary people find themselves in situations that don’t quite make sense. From Arctic Norway, he shares stories and writing updates from the land of snow, silence, and shadows.

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Portrait of Ruth, an aristocratic woman with dark curly hair, wearing a burgundy velvet jacket, lace blouse and pearl earrings. Copy

Have you heard about Ruth?

Hello Reader A couple of weeks ago, I showed you a map of The Stables, that rather peculiar little English village where some of my stories take place. Well, I thought it was about time you met a few of the people who live there. Let's start with Ruth. Ruth Falmer Most of the villagers think she's a stuck-up snob. And, to be fair, they're not entirely wrong. She's extremely wealthy, her family has lived in the village for centuries, and she does have a rather grand opinion of herself. But...

1 day ago • 1 min read

A quieter way to try White Silence, Red Justice

Hello Reader A few people mentioned that committing to a full ARC read for a longer novel can feel a little daunting, which is completely understandable. So I thought I’d mention that there’s actually a large sample of White Silence, Red Justice available first — roughly half the book. That should be enough to know whether the story, atmosphere, and general level of Arctic gloom are likely to suit you before deciding whether you’d like the full ARC copy. This is a slow-burning supernatural...

5 months ago • 1 min read