A Voice Rooted in Rustbelt Grit and Lyrical Storytelling
Upcoming Release:
The Father by James Heathe
A raw, emotional journey of a man forced to grow up overnight.
When a carefree bachelor suddenly becomes a single father, he’s thrust into a world of sleepless nights, hard lessons, and the vulnerable truth of loving someone more than himself. The Father is a metaphorical, emotionally charged story about grief, responsibility, and the painful growth that comes with raising a young daughter while confronting his own past.
Told with the same honesty and grit that define Heathe’s writing, this upcoming novel is already becoming a reader favorite in early circles.
Meet James
Rustbelt-rooted and reflective, James Heathe tells stories tied to memory, identity, and place. Now in Northeast Ohio with his family, he steps forward with his first published novel, The Mahoning Trumpet.
In the 1850s, two enslaved youths flee to Copperville, Ohio finding love and freedom, until betrayal leaves a legacy that haunts generations.
The Steeltown Killer Chronicles
A Youngstown detective and his former FBI partner trace the making of a killer, confronting the question: how does darkness fully take root?
What Readers Are Saying
Real reactions to James Heathe’s storytelling, raw, honest, unforgettable.
"This story is amazing! One of the best stories I’ve read in a long time. James Heathe writes in a very descriptive and eloquent manner that pulls you into the story in a way that you can relate to the emotions of every character. I did t want to put it down!"
— Linda M.
"I absolutely loved the book and highly recommend it. The story grabs you from the start and keeps your attention to the very end. Great storyline and awesome characters wrapped in suspense and family dynamics. The author even brings the nuisances of Boston Ma and Youngstown Oh to life, I couldn’t believe it’s his first book. A must read!"
— Philip L.
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