Danny Boy: A Danny Boyland Novel

by Henry Hack

When NYMPD Homicide Detective Danny Boyland investigates his first big murder case, the poisoning death of school teacher Laura Samuels, he falls in love with the chief suspect, the beautiful Niki Wells, with disastrous results. By cleverly manipulating the forensic evidence and the witness testimony, Niki and co-suspect, Marty Samuels, frame Danny for the murder. His struggle to prove his innocence and reclaim his family and career push the story to its conclusion.But there's a big problem. Danny still loves Niki. Or does he? And she still loves him, or is she just pretending to in order to tie up her last "loose end" and enjoy all her ill-gotten insurance proceeds? Danny Boy delivers a fast-paced mystery wrapped around a torrid love affair that will keep the reader in suspense right up to the last word.

267 pages, Paperback

Published December 27, 2019

About the author

Henry Hack served for twenty-two years in the Nassau County, NY Police Department rising to the rank of Inspector. He commanded the Scientific Investigation Bureau and was qualified as an expert witness in several forensic fields including blood, narcotics and trace evidence. He also commanded the Eighth Patrol Precinct in Levittown for four years. His academic credentials include a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Adelphi University and a Master’s in Criminal Justice from Long Island University. Henry is a lifelong New Yorker, born and raised in Queens, and currently resides in coastal North Carolina with his wife, Lorraine.