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Jim’s debut novel grew out of three converging threads: a decades-long exploration of family history, a post-retirement love of historical fiction, and the unexpected quiet of the Covid years. His research uncovered fragments of lives—resilient, complex, and often overlooked—that rarely appeared in the historical record. Inspired by authors who bring forgotten stories to the forefront, he began shaping those discoveries into narrative form, blending personal history with broader historical truth.

Drawn especially to the untold experiences of working-class women and immigrant families, his work reflects a deep respect for the ordinary people whose courage and endurance helped shape their communities, even when their stories went unrecorded.

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HANGING BY A THREAD by James    Coyle
"In the late 1800’s Paterson, NJ was know as Silk City. The mill owners were very wealthy and the workers were treated very harshly. After a night of passion, Eliza Canty finds herself pregnant and alone. With all the shame of being an unwed mother El" Read more of this review »
HANGING BY A THREAD by James    Coyle
"Great read

I love this book. It was so informative and pleasant to read. I have never reread a book but I think I may reread this one just to see if there was anything I may have missed."
HANGING BY A THREAD by James    Coyle
"A remarkable story of families in good and tough times!

This book talked about times that I really did not know about, children working in factories so young.
Thank you for sharing your families with me! I felt the love and determination though out." Read more of this review »
HANGING BY A THREAD by James    Coyle
"An epic story of lobe, loss, bravery, and sacrifice

Just like traveling by the great steam engines of the time period, Mr. Coyle's story starts off slow and steady. Then, picking up steam, with highs and lows, peaks and valleys. All mixed with the his" Read more of this review »
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