Books by James Thomson
Stories worth discovering
Historical mysteries, thoughtful nonfiction, and books of faith and encouragement.
Printer’s Boy Mysteries
Historical mysteries following Jem Coswell in colonial Philadelphia.
The Forged Broadside
A mysterious forged broadside threatens to stir trouble in colonial Philadelphia. Young printer's apprentice Jem Coswell follows a trail of clues through the city's printing shops, where secrets can be as dangerous as the words that reveal them.
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The Vanishing Type
When a valuable font of printing type vanishes just before a critical deadline, young apprentice Jem Coswell finds himself investigating a mystery that threatens Philadelphia's printing community. As suspicion falls on a rival shop, Jem discovers clues pointing toward a far more surprising explanation.
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The Unstamped Ream
When a mysterious shipment of paper raises questions at a Philadelphia printing shop, young apprentice Jem Coswell finds himself caught in another dangerous mystery. As he follows the clues through the city's busy streets and competing print shops, Jem discovers that even an ordinary sheet of paper can conceal extraordinary secrets.
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The Widow’s Almanac
In colonial Philadelphia, a widow's seemingly ordinary almanac holds clues to a mystery that others would rather leave buried. Young printer's apprentice Jem Coswell follows a trail of puzzling details, hidden motives, and unexpected connections, discovering that sometimes the most revealing secrets are concealed in plain sight.
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The Market Day Thief
A bustling market day in colonial Philadelphia takes a mysterious turn when a theft sets tongues wagging and suspicions spreading. Young printer's apprentice Jem Coswell follows a trail of clues through crowded stalls, competing merchants, and unexpected secrets. But discovering the truth may prove more complicated than catching a thief.
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The Sons of Liberty Cipher
In colonial Philadelphia, whispers of rebellion are growing louder, and a mysterious cipher threatens to expose dangerous secrets. When young printer's apprentice Jem Coswell encounters a coded message, he finds himself drawn into a world of hidden loyalties, political intrigue, and unexpected danger. Can Jem unravel the mystery before the wrong people discover what the message reveals?
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The London Letter
A mysterious letter from London arrives in colonial Philadelphia, carrying secrets that could change everything. Young printer's apprentice Jem Coswell finds himself drawn into an intriguing mystery involving hidden messages, unexpected connections, and loyalties that stretch across the Atlantic. As the clues unfold, Jem discovers that even an ocean cannot keep dangerous secrets buried.
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The Broken Chase
When a crucial piece of printing equipment is found damaged, suspicion spreads through Philadelphia's printing community. Young apprentice Jem Coswell soon discovers that what appears to be an ordinary workshop mishap may conceal something far more troubling. Following a trail of clues, Jem must unravel a mystery involving rivalries, hidden motives, and secrets someone is determined to protect.
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Faith, relationships, and questions at the intersection of humanity and AI.
Between God and AI
**Between God and AI: A Conjectural Conversation** What happens when humanity's oldest questions meet its newest intelligence? *Between God and AI* explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, faith, and the search for ultimate truth. Through a thought-provoking conversation, James Thomson examines what it means to think, believe, and be human in an age of increasingly intelligent machines. Blending philosophical inquiry with a Christian perspective, this book invites readers to consider questions about God, technology, morality, and the future of humanity. For readers who enjoy thoughtful explorations of faith, philosophy, and artificial intelligence.
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