About the Author...
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Peter W. J. Hayes lived in Paris and Taipei before settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked as a journalist, advertising copywriter and marketing executive before turning to mystery and crime writing. He is the author of the Silver Falchion-nominated Vic Lenoski mysteries, and two of his many short stories have been finalists for the Derringer and Al Blanchard awards.
About the Books...
The Vic Lenoski Mystery Series
The Things That Aren't There (July 2018)
The Things That Are Different (July 2019)
The Things That Last Forever (July 2020)
The Things That Secrets Can Not Hide (2022)
The Things That Stay True (2023)
News and Reviews...
"The mystery plot itself is riveting; Hayes expertly guides readers from lead to lead, and they’ll find themselves fully immersed not only in the search, but also in the depiction of the protagonist’s mounting desperation. A captivating and emotionally intelligent crime drama.”
— Kirkus Reviews
"In The Things that Last Forever, Peter W. J. Hayes delivers the goods in masterful fashion: a compelling plot populated with complex characters in an atmospheric setting, capped off by a gut-punch of a final twist you won’t see coming. Throughout it all, Hayes paints a vivid picture of Pittsburgh detective Vic Lenoski’s emotional struggles that will resonate with every reader. A terrific novel!"
Alan Orloff, Thriller- and Derringer-Award winning author of I KNOW WHERE YOU SLEEP
"The mystery plot itself is riveting; Hayes expertly guides readers from lead to lead, and they’ll find themselves fully immersed not only in the search, but also in the depiction of the protagonist’s mounting desperation. A captivating and emotionally intelligent crime drama.”
— Kirkus Reviews
"In The Things that Last Forever, Peter W. J. Hayes delivers the goods in masterful fashion: a compelling plot populated with complex characters in an atmospheric setting, capped off by a gut-punch of a final twist you won’t see coming. Throughout it all, Hayes paints a vivid picture of Pittsburgh detective Vic Lenoski’s emotional struggles that will resonate with every reader. A terrific novel!"
Alan Orloff, Thriller- and Derringer-Award winning author of I KNOW WHERE YOU SLEEP
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