James Von Leyden
1 SeriesJames Von Leyden is an English author known for his crime fiction novels. He studied Philosophy & Modern Languages at Oxford University and has a keen interest in Morocco, sparked by his visit in 1985. In addition to his writing, James works as a copywriter and brand consultant. He resides in both East Sussex and Morocco with his wife and two children.
In "A Death in the Medina," the first book in James Von Leyden's Karim Belkacem series, Detective Karim Belkacem navigates the sweltering heat of Marrakech during Ramadan. Struggling to fast while working two jobs to fund his sister's wedding, Karim's challenges intensify when an English girl reports a stolen bag. Concurrently, a Moroccan girl is found murdered, her body left in a handcart. As Karim investigates, he uncovers a dark underworld of predators and ancient secrets concealed within the medina's walls.
