James Mitchell (writer)
James Mitchell | |
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| Born | James William Mitchell 12 March 1926 South Shields, England |
| Died | 15 September 2002 (aged 76) Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Pen name | Patrick O. McGuire James Munro |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, novelist |
| Years active | 1957–2002 |
| Notable works | Callan When the Boat Comes In |
James William Mitchell (12 March 1926, in South Shields – 15 September 2002, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne) was a British writer, principally of crime fiction and spy thrillers. He is best known for creating Callan (1967–1972) and When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981).