New York City Fiction by Delas Heras
THE INTERGALACTIC INTERLOPER
Aliens have landed in New York City—and they’re here to contact Earth’s most intelligent life forms: house cats.
When Ollie spots an alien creature perched on his tenement roof, even his friends think he's lost it. But strange things are multiplying in the neighborhood — and unlikely allies are about to unravel a mystery that's entirely out of this world.
A fun, warmhearted sci-fi comedy set in New York City.
The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon
A ghostly mystery of love, loss, and second chances—set in a 1950s New York ruled by cats and dogs.
When reporter Flint Lockford turns up dead in Greenwich Village, his fiancée Bianca Moon isn't waiting for the police. She'll risk every one of her nine lives to find his killer — even as Flint's ghost watches over her from the other side.
Kirkus-reviewed noir with heart, humor, and a supernatural twist.
Foxman and the Cat Burglar
A Broadway stagehand and an aspiring actress lead double lives in this absurd comedy of masked mayhem and mistaken identity.
After a near-death scare on the subway, would be actress Cassandra reinvents herself as the Cat Burglar, a thief with a heart of gold.
Timid stagehand Wilfredo always dreamed of being the hero, but he is blindsided when a viral video of his run-in with a masked thief turns him into the city’s accidental champion.
By day they share the same stage. By night their costumed alter egos are scrambling across city rooftops, locked in a cat and mouse chase. Masks slip, sparks fly, and their New York dreams hang in the balance.
Praise for Delas Heras:
“Warmhearted…. A light offbeat take on a favorite sci-fi trope.”—Publishers Weekly
“Heras delivers a rollicking murder mystery—starring cats and dogs—set in 1950s New York City .... Anthropomorphic cats and dogs living in 1950s New York is a tricky conceit to pull off, and the author does so with flair….The period detail in the descriptions of the city is impressive, and the story does a deft job making light entertainment of a tale filled with murder and vengeful criminals. A quirky premise and sharp twists and turns make this mystery page-turning fun.”—Kirkus Reviews
"Morton Digby’s world is one that readers will want to visit again and again…. With a surprising mix of hard-boiled drama and cartoon comedy, Delas Heras spins an enchanting tale of life, death and afterlife."—IndieReader
“The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon, with its ingenious construct of anthropomorphic animals embodying 1950s New York society, is an engrossing blend of satirical wit, mystery, and the supernatural. I loved how the feline protagonist, Bianca, and her canine counterpart, Morton, navigated the labyrinth of crime and specters…. the strength of the novel lies in its vibrant and imaginative storytelling.” —Readers’ Favorite
“This fun, fast-paced mystery adds a fantastic twist to adult detective fiction as furry protagonists in an alternative New York City seek justice in life and the afterlife.”—Blueink Reviews
"It takes both work and skills to tell a story that’s seemingly so effortless and light. With this novel, the author proves he possesses those skills. . . . Foxman and the Cat Burglar is a charming romantic comedy of errors. With its likable protagonists caught in a series of ever-escalating comedic mishaps, this breezy novel is a perfect beach read."—IndieReader
“It is a fun, often hilarious alternate world hosting a story that brims with clever puns.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews
LIBRARIES & COLLECTIONS Delas Heras’s novels are held in public and academic collections worldwide, including:
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New York: The New York Public Library (NYPL), Brooklyn Public Library.
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Major US Cities: Chicago Public Library, Seattle Public Library, Indianapolis Public Library, Louisville Free Public Library, Miami Dade College.
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International: Toronto Public Library (Canada), Auckland Libraries (New Zealand), Qatar National Library (Qatar).
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Regional Collections: Santa Clara County (CA), Fairfax County (VA), Springfield-Greene (MO), and more.
