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ⓘ About James D.F. Hannah
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. If you are looking for an intriguing crime thriller that comes with gallows of humor, Midnight Lullaby is a perfect choice.
All Book Series by James D.F. Hannah
People Like Us
Series opener · book 1 of 34 · published 2019 Anthology · J.D. Rhoades
The Sound of Breaking Bones
Book 11 of 34 · published 2020 Anthology · Eric Beetner
Still Life with Suitcase
Book 12 of 34 · published 2020 Anthology · Scott Eubanks
Stealing Paradise
Latest in the series · book 34 of 34 · published 2026 Anthology · Curtis Ippolito
Under the Thumb: Stories of Police Oppression
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James D.F. Hannah?
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.
Which James D.F. Hannah series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Henry Malone series, the earliest of James D.F. Hannah's multi-book series: it opens with She Talks to Angels (2018) and runs to 6 books across 2018–2023, ending with Because the Night (2023).
How many books has James D.F. Hannah written?
James D.F. Hannah has 46 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2018 and 2026. 41 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Henry Malone series with 6 books — and 5 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James D.F. Hannah's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James D.F. Hannah's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Henry Malone (2018–2023, 6 books) and Parker County (2021, 1 book).
How are James D.F. Hannah's books organised into series?
This guide splits James D.F. Hannah's 46 books into 3 named series and 5 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Henry Malone (6 books, 2018–2023); Parker County (1 book, 2021); Grifter's Song (34 books, 2019–2026).