Once every so often you encounter an author who, while not yet a household name, is certainly destined for greatness. Prodigious literary talent James Vella-Bardon is one such writer who, with his gripping debut novel The Sheriff’s Catch—an underdog adventure set during the late 16th century—has shown that he is well on the way to becoming the new king of historical fiction.
By Gwyneth Rees
For lovers of quality historical fiction, The Sheriff’s Catch by James Vella-Bardon must surely be the next book they read—being a truly gripping and vividly told adventure.









