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James Hayman

    A native New Yorker, this author crafts gripping thrillers often drawing from his experiences in the bustling city. After a successful career in advertising, he turned to writing suspenseful narratives, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to create. His work is characterized by compelling plots and settings that echo the gritty urban landscapes he knows intimately. With a keen eye for detail and suspense, he immerses readers in thrilling plots and unforgettable characters.

    James Hayman
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    The Chill of Night
    The Cutting
    Darkness First
    • Darkness First

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      A merciless killer disrupts the tranquility of a Maine seaport, leaving behind a gruesome scene that includes the mutilated body of a young woman and a comatose town doctor. The discovery of a large quantity of Canadian OxyContin adds to the mystery, hinting at deeper issues within the community. This gripping narrative unfolds as the town grapples with the aftermath of violence and the search for answers in a seemingly peaceful setting.

      Darkness First2014
      4.2
    • The Cutting

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      "Detective Sergeant Michael McCabe moved from New York City to Portland, Maine, to escape a dark past: both the ex-wife who'd left him for an investment banker, and the tragic death of his brother, a hero cop gone bad. He sought to raise his young daughter away from the violence of the big city. So he's unprepared for the horrific killer he discovers, whose bloody trail may lead to Portland's social elite."--Publisher's description

      The Cutting2011
      3.9
    • Glamorous young Portland attorney Lainie Goff thought she had it all—brains, beauty, and a fast-track to a partnership in a top-ranked firm that was going to make her rich. But then one cold winter night she pushed things too far, and her naked frozen body is found in the sub-zero temperatures at the end of the Portland Fish Pier.The only witness to the crime: a mentally disturbed young woman named Abby Quinn who mysteriously disappears the very same night.With the discovery of Lainie Goff ’s body and the disappearance of Abby Quinn, Portland homicide detective Michael McCabe finds himself on the trail of a relentless and clever killer. A killer he must find before another life is lost.

      The Chill of Night2010
      3.9