Henry Hack

Henry Hack served 22 years in the Nassau County, NY Police Department, including 10 years in the Police Laboratory where he was qualified as an expert witness in several forensic fields including blood, narcotics, and trace evidence. He was the Lab’s commanding officer for three years and also commanded the Eighth Precinct in the Patrol Division. He now resides in coastal North Carolina with his wife, Lorraine.

Henry’s newest novel, The Messenger, will be published on October 19, 2023. A description, the first chapter, and pre-ordering information for this sci-fi/fantasy story reminiscent of “The Natural” and “Field of Dreams,” may be found on his website.

Danny Boy is the first novel in an eight-book series featuring NYMPD Detective Daniel Boyland, followed by Cases Closed; Mommy, Mommy; Forever Young; The Marsh Mallows; The Group, and Broken Windows. The eighth, and final book in the series, titled The Pipes Are Calling will be published in 2024.

Cassidy’s Corner, featuring NYMPD Police Officer/Commissioner Harry Cassidy, is the first novel in a four-book series. It is followed by The Last Crusade, The Romen Society, and Election Day.

At the Killer Nashville Writer’s Conference, Forever Young, (https://kdp.amazon.com/B074PVNZ34) won the Silver Falchion Award for the Best Police Procedural published in 2017. A big thank you to my writing peers for this recognition and honor.

His stand-alone novel, a murder mystery titled Absolution, was published on Sept 2, 2021, and has since received highly favorable reviews. IndieReader (4.3 rating) said – “Be it the premise, characters, or setting, there is little…that won’t feel familiar, but the author’s airtight plotting and exceptional character development makes for an exceptional read.” NetGalley said, “Wow! What a read!” and BestThrillers commented, ” A must-read crime thriller about an NYPD detective attempting to solve his own parents’ murder….Buckle up and get ready for plenty of twists in this must-read crime thriller.”

Check out his website www.henryhack.com for more information and a description of all his work.