James Thompson: 1964 – 2014
Though I never met Jim in person, we did talk fairly regularly via email, and he joked that doing one of those “soul-baring interviews” had come to be part of his book release ritual that he most looked forward to.
Today I do my little part to help people enjoy and celebrate Jim’s life and work with links to my reviews of his writing and interviews with him.
Helsinki Blood by James Thompson
The Culture Must Change to End the Slaughter – An Interview With James Thompson
Helsinki White by James Thompson
Will I Be Assassinated? – An Interview With James Thompson
Lucifer’s Tears by James Thompson
My Life Just Isn’t Anybody Else’s Business by James Thompson
Snow Angels by James Thompson (Nominated for Edgar, Anthony and Strand Critics awards.)
My sincere condolences to his friends and family, both in his adopted home of Finland and in his home state of Kentucky.


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Having read several of those articles in the past, when I heard of his sudden passing, I shared one on FB. I then bought his books. I’m almost done with Snow Angel. Sad that his life was cut so short. His background and history makes his books very palatable for the US market while giving us a look at Finland and Nordic crime.
So sad. His life was one I would not envy; but his talent will surely be missed.
This is very sad news… I’ve always enjoyed his interviews; private, yet personal in so many ways.