J. M. Hayes

J.M. (Mike) Hayes is an American author of mystery novels.

Hayes was born and raised in central Kansas, graduated from Wichita State University and did post graduate work at the University of Arizona. With regard to “The Grey Pilgrim”, Tony Hillerman says, “Wow! Here’s one you shouldn’t miss. J.M. Hayes is my kind of writer.” Nancy Pickard, writing about “Mad Dog and Englishman” said, “When I get sent a novel to blurb, I never know what to expect. It’s such a wonderful surprise to get a fine one. This novel has a well-told tale, great characters, and a wonderfully done setting, and I hope it will be a series.” Elizabeth Gunn, in writing about “Prairie Gothic” described the work as follows: “Mike Hayes’ laconic wit is custom made for this small-town hullabaloo in the flatlands of Kansas…Hayes doesn’t scrimp…”Hayes lives in Tucson, Arizona with his wife, Barbara, and has worked at anthropology, archeology, cinematography and the sale and repair of foreign cars. Passionate about his hobbies, he owns thousands of books, plays computer games intensely and has a yard full of German Shepherds. His first novel, “The Grey Pilgrim” follows fictional characters through a what-if version of 1940’s Arizona history. Originally published by Walker and Company in 1990, it was re-issued by Poisoned Pen Press in Trade Paperback in 2000.

The Mad Dog & Englishman Mystery Series

In the flat earth country of Kansas, Benteen County is emptying out, and Sheriff English does his best with a small staff and shrinking budget. He’s helped, if that’s the word, by his part Cheyenne half-brother Mad Dog and two daughters, both named Heather. A rare mix of action thriller, magical realism and hilarious farce.

*"Mad Dog & Englishman" (2000)
*"Prairie Gothic" (2003)
*"Plains Crazy" (2004)
*"Broken Heartland" (2007)

External Links

* [http://www.jmhayes-author.com/ J. M. Hayes home page]
* [http://www.sistersincrime.org/bip/bip.php?In=H Sister's In Crime]
* [http://www.poisonedpenpress.com/books/ppp-authors/hayes-j-m/ Poisoned Pen Press]