Best story of the year!
"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!"
A must read.
"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!"
This Book Is Very Impressive!
"James Heathe does a great job of tying real world places into a amazing fictional story. The story kept me intrigued all the way through. It was a pleasure to read and was very entertaining. I didn't want to put it down, and just wanted to keep reading to find out what happened next! I highly recommend this book!"
An unforgettable story!
"The Mahoning Trumpet is an exquisite story of how one lie can affect an entire family, even years after that lie is formulated and put into motion. James Heathe has combined his extensive knowledge about Youngstown, the Mahoning Valley, the mob and what goes on behind closed doors in the justice system. He’s created a story that makes you want to find out what happens next. You’ll love the twists and the turns on every page, getting just enough knowledge to make you want to keep on reading!! I would suggest this book to anyone! A good read!"
Bravo! A truly magnificent story!
"James Heathe has written an extraordinary novel. I was drawn in from the start and didn’t want to put it down. A combination of historical fiction, family intrigue and suspense; Heathe spins a wonderful tale that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I laughed and cried throughout the story. Unlike many novels these days, it did not leave me hanging and felt complete. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more from this talented author."
"A journey into family ties and secrets with an unexpected twist. A great read."
A MUST READ!
"Truly an excellent read. One of those you cant put down books that keeps the reader intrigued and hungry for both the fascinating story line as well as learning information about both Boston as well as Youngstown Ohio. Being that I have lived in Youngstown for over 50 years, I found it quite interesting finding out things I never even knew! A must read that is suspenseful, educating, some laughter, a few tears- all combined together!"
A Masterful Telling Of A Story
"James Heathe captivates you from the very beginning. He manages to weave an incredible story that takes place across multiple generations and decades. Intrigue, murder, corruption, James Heathe manages to keep you glued to the page from page 1 to page 372. If you want a story that not only explores the history of two of America's historic cities, what family actually means, and a mystery that pushes the plot forward in an exciting way, this is the story for you."
What a plot
"Great read. Starts off an incident during wwll. Story takes on many subplots but brings them together at the end. Snappy dialogue and well portrayed characters. Timelines are clear. Excellent plot. Want to read more from this author. Can easily see it as a series"
A local story
"Great read with a surprising end. I enjoyed reading about the familiar places and areas in the story. It made for an interesting read."
"James Heathe has written an extraordinary novel. I was drawn in from the start and didn’t want to put it down. A combination of historical fiction, family intrigue and suspense; Heathe spins a wonderful tale that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I laughed and cried throughout the story. Unlike many novels these days, it did not leave me hanging and felt complete. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more from this talented author."
Perfect poolside book!
"Fast reading. Couldn’t put it down. Compelling. Good character development and such vivid descriptions of the houses and locations I thought I lived there. A fun, light read. Kudos to the author!"
"Excellent read."
Must read!
"I want to say first of all that I am thoroughly engrossed in this book, not only by the story and the telling of the story, but the office writing truly pulls me in. It’s a funny thing about books for me I know probably in the first page, what my Interest and engagement is going to be. This author is a wonderful writer and I can’t wait to see what will be next. I highly recommend this book."