James D.F. Hannah Books In Order

Publication Order of Henry Malone Books

Publication Order of Parker County Books

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Publication Order of Grifter's Song Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

James D.F Hannah is an award-winning author best known for his Henry Malone series. The series follows Henry Malone’s investigations as he works to solve crime puzzles in his West Virginia hometown. Other works that the author is recognized for include The Righteous Path. James started as a columnist and journalist, and he bagged different awards for his role in journalism. Later on, he moved into government public relations before he started writing.
The author was nominated for the Shamus Award for his Henry Malone series. It’s without a doubt, a talented author who weaves interesting stories characterized by wit and humor. He is a resident of Louisville, Kentucky.

Midnight Lullaby

Midnight Lullaby is the first book in the Henry Malone series. The book introduces us to Henry Malone, an ex-state trooper, a troubled man. A roadside shooting ends his career and leaves him with a shattered knee. He is also recovering from the alcoholism that has cost him his family. Without a job and a family, he has no choice but to go back to his childhood home in West Virginia. Here, he gets a request to look into a case involving a young mother who had vanished into thin air. This proves to be the perfect opportunity to redeem himself and offer the second chance that he deserves.

Henry sets to work in the search for the young woman. Bobby Fisher is a mother of two, and her disappearance her everyone bothered. In the course of his investigations, Henry bumps into some unexpected information involving a corrupt lawyer, a triggered sheriff, and a good number of meth cooks. There is also a seductive and dangerous white supremacist as well as a stunning legal secretary in this mix. This perilous blend takes Henry and Woody on a wild chase along a dangerous road. What starts as a simple search for a missing lady turns into a dangerous mission where both men have to go to great lengths to stay alive. The attacks on Henry start a few hours after he starts his investigations, and this serves as a sign that he has to be cautious throughout his investigations.
This is a thrilling detective story that involves meth meads, missing people, and white supremacists. The protagonist comes with numerous faults, but this only makes him lovable and easy to identify with. His enormous wit sees him through some tough times, and it is impressive how Henry unravels the lost woman puzzle despite the forces that are working against him. There is also Henry’s AA partner, a man who is the true definition of a good friend. There are many interesting characters that the reader is going to meet as the investigation intensifies.

If you are looking for an intriguing crime thriller that comes with gallows of humor, Midnight Lullaby is a perfect choice. The story is action-packed from start to finish, and there are enough confrontations between the detectives and the violent white supremacists. The ending comes with a surprise twist that you will barely see coming. Overall, a well-written story that is sure to hook you from the first page. The author has undoubtedly done his homework, and the narrative reads like it was written by a detective with extensive experience in this field.

She Talks to Angels

She Talks to Angels is the third book in the Henry Malone series. It is five years since the homecoming queen was murdered, but the gruesome act still reverberates in Parker County. Meadow Charles looked like she has everything going for her. This is before her life was brutally taken from her and her body dumped in a landfill. The odd thing is that the man who said that he murdered the young girl now says that he did not. The man requests for Henry’s help in proving his innocence.

Henry does not shy away from challenges. With the help of his AA sponsor, the duo sets to work on the case. Henry takes a keen interest in the murdered girl’s past. As he continues digging into the past, he discovers deep family secrets and an intricate web involving drugs, shady business deals, and money. The man who confessed to murdering Meadow could be innocent after all. But why would someone confess to a murder they did not commit? Five years is a long time to stay behind bars and pay for other people’s mistakes. Could there be a link between the man who confessed and the murderers? Why the sudden change of heart? Get the answers to all the above questions in this fascinating story.

She Talks to Angels is one hell of a story. Henry uncovers deep secrets about Meadow as well as her family. The people who appeared perfect to other members of society have some dark past that they would rather not share with the world. When Henry starts to encounter some resistance, he is convinced that there is someone who still has something to hide and would go to extra lengths to conceal the truth. Fortunately, Henry has dealt with this criminal in the past. He knows that he has to be vigilant if only to prevent himself from getting killed. Fortunately, he has an extra pair of eyes and legs to help him. His AA Sponsor is the perfect partner, and these two are able to work and deliver the results their clients are looking for.

Buckle up and be ready to enjoy some action and some pretty funny episodes in the story. We are going to follow Henry on his investigative journey and see the steps that he and his partner take in search of the truth. There are many characters to love and hate in this book, not to mention the many twists and turns that will leave you curious to find out what happens next. She Talks to Angels is a perfect book if you are looking for an exciting detective story with a solid plot and an equally good narration. Hannah’s storytelling prowess is evident throughout the pages, and his sense of humor adds a lot of charm to this story.