JAMES HEATHE

Introducing New Author
James Heathe

A Voice Rooted in Rustbelt Grit and Lyrical Storytelling 


 
The Mahoning Trumpet written by James Heathe
The Mahoning Trumpet

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The Mahoning Trumpet

A Youngstown-Shaped Debut

James Heathe’s debut explores identity, memory, and the lives shaped by a place that won’t be forgotten.
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In the Pursuance of Angels Coming of Age on the Road 1976 written by James Heathe
In the Pursuance of Angels Coming of Age on the Road 1976

Coming Next from James Heathe
In the Pursuance of Angels

Coming of Age on the Road, 1976

One week before beginning their sophomore year of college, four friends from Winthrop, Massachusetts, make an unexpected decision: take a two-month road trip across America in 1976. What begins as an adventure becomes a journey that shapes their lives and relationships for years to come.

Based on a true story.
Currently in editing - publication details to be announced.
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MEET THE AUTHOR
James Heathe

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.
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Upcoming Books:

A first look at works in development.

Castles in the Rain

A carefree bachelor becomes a single father, facing sleepless nights, hard lessons, and the vulnerable reality of unconditional love.

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?

The Keeper

In the 1850s, two enslaved youths flee to Copperville, Ohio finding love and freedom, until betrayal leaves a legacy that haunts generations.

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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