Paul Watkins
3 SeriesPaul Watkins is an American author known for his works in fiction, historical fiction, and crime fiction under the pseudonym Sam Eastland. He has taught at Lawrenceville School and currently serves as a teacher and writer-in-residence at The Peddie School. Watkins, who splits his time between the US and UK, holds a B.A. from Yale University and resides in Hightstown, New Jersey, with his wife and two children.
Paul Watkins, writing as Sam Eastland, presents the Inspector Pekkala series. In "The Red Coffin," also known as "Shadow Pass" in the USA, Pekkala investigates a mysterious red coffin linked to Soviet secrets. "Siberian Red," alternatively titled "Archive 17" in the USA, follows Pekkala as he delves into a hidden archive that could alter the course of history. These novels blend historical intrigue with gripping detective work, centering on Pekkala's relentless pursuit of truth amidst political turmoil.
