James H. Lewis

JAMES H LEWIS is the author of ten novels. Eight are mysteries. Belonging is a family drama, while The Quadrant Conspiracy is a historical novel set in WW2 Canada.

His latest book, Dead Lines, is the third in his Lydia Barnwell series of Pittsburgh-based police procedurals. It grew out of the Chief Novak trilogy.

Lewis is a former journalist, public media executive and fundraising professional, and consultant to the nonprofit community. He lives in Pittsburgh, PA and is a member of Mystery Writers of America, PennWriters, Sister in Crime, and The Author's Guild.

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