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James A. Scott

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The United States

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https://jamesscottnovels.com

Genre

Thriller, Suspense, Mystery

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Nelson DeMille, James Grady

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James A. Scott also wrote "The Iran Contradictions," an acclaimed historical thriller based on the Iran-contra scandal of the 1980s. He lived in Europe for 20 years and traveled from Ireland to North Africa, the Baltic nations, Asia, and Australia. His novels reflect those travels. Scott was wounded in combat, commanded a battalion, and served with the 101st Airborne and 3rd Infantry divisions, and on the Army Staff in DC. He is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, the National Defense University, and Iowa State University's Ph.D. program. Scott is a native of the Baltimore-Washington area and spends his writing, and with his female partner and their two Jack Russell pups. ...more

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James A. Scott It lived under the bed. Tonight was the first time it came out.

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

James A. Scott Thank you for asking. I am unable to talk about the mysteries in my life that would make really good book plots. However, when I was in Vietnam, there…moreThank you for asking. I am unable to talk about the mysteries in my life that would make really good book plots. However, when I was in Vietnam, there was an incident of misconduct by an officer. Its effect on others might be a worthwhile story. Because of the fighting, I never heard the disposition of his case. I have often wondered about the outcome, but there are only so many days in a life. I try to use each one to move forward and make a small contribution.(less)

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Average rating: 4.15 · 702 ratings · 98 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The President's Dossier 4.13 avg rating — 620 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blood of Patriots and Traitors (A Max Geller Spy Thriller Book 2) 4.30 avg rating — 69 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Iran Contradictions 4.15 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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