Praise for 'The Black Sun' 'A story that harks back to the Nazis, Hitler, and a legendary treasure. What more could you want? If there's a better thriller this year I would like to see it' Jack Higgins, author of 'Without Mercy' and 'The Eagle Has Landed'. 'Dan Brown eat your heart out.' Northern Echo 'A thrilling read' Cork Evening Echo Praise for 'The Double Eagle.' 'A carefully constructed tale straight out of the Dan Brown mould of thriller writing.' Sunday Sun "The Double Eagle" will leave you breathless, but never dizzy. Solid debut world.' Ladsmag 'This would make the perfect Tom Cruise movie.' The Independent on Sunday 'A captivating, engrossing debut!a fast-paced tale of international crime and skullduggery written with style and panache. Twining is a worthy successor to Forsyth, Follett, and Higgins. Highly recommended.' Christoper Reich

James Twining was born in London but spent much of his childhood in Paris. After graduating from Oxford University with a first class degree in French Literature, he worked in Investment Banking for four years before leaving to set up his own company which he then sold three years later, having been named as one of the eight "Best of Young British" Entrepreneurs in The New Statesman magazine. James lives in London with his wife and baby daughter.