James Church, writing under the pseudonym "Inspector O", is an American author of detective novels set primarily in North Korea. Church’s background is rooted in California’s San Fernando Valley, with his birth occurring in the 1940s. His writing style blends elements of mystery and thriller, often incorporating espionage and geopolitical themes due to his described background as a former Western intelligence officer. Church’s novels frequently feature Inspector O, a North Korean policeman, offering a unique perspective on crime investigation within a complex political landscape.





