James Deegan
1 SeriesJames Deegan, a pseudonym for a Scottish author, writes the John Carr military thriller series. As a highly experienced member of Britain's Special Air Service, he served in numerous operations across Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, and both Gulf Wars, earning two gallantry decorations. Deegan grew up in Niddrie, Edinburgh, and is a father of four.
In "Once a Pilgrim," the first John Carr novel by James Deegan, the protagonist has transitioned from a distinguished SAS career to working in private security for a Russian oligarch. However, his past catches up when a hitman, seeking revenge for the brutal killing of three terrorists, targets him. Forced to protect himself and his family, John Carr must re-enter the violent world he thought he had left behind.
