Delas Heras writes imaginative, heartfelt novels set against the backdrop of New York City. His stories blend humor, warmth, and a touch of the surreal—whether it’s aliens camped out on East Village rooftops, masked rivals falling in love, or a murder mystery starring cats and dogs. If you enjoy clever characters, unexpected plots, and books that have fun breaking the rules, you’re in the right place.
THE INTERGALACTIC INTERLOPER
Aliens have landed in New York City—and they’re here to contact Earth’s most intelligent life forms: house cats.
Welcome to the East Village, where a cosmic visitor throws one peculiar neighborhood into chaos. There’s Ollie, a struggling musician with a missing cat and a crumbling bookstore job. Zara, his sharp-tongued bandmate. A rabbit-obsessed neighbor. A ghost-chasing widow. A cursed super. And a rooftop-dwelling creature that definitely wasn’t invited to the party.
When Ollie spots a two-headed turtle from space perched on a tenement roof, even his friends think he’s lost it. But as strange events multiply, unlikely allies band together to unravel the mystery. What they find is weird, wonderful, and entirely out of this world.
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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 beloved reporter Flint Lockford turns up dead in Greenwich Village, rookie detective Morton Digby is assigned to the case. But Flint’s fiery fiancée, Bianca Moon, isn’t waiting around for answers. Determined to hunt down his killer herself, she’s willing to risk every one of her nine lives.
Meanwhile, Flint’s ghost wakes up in Ghosthall—an abandoned courthouse where restless spirits gather—and learns that protecting Bianca from beyond the grave may be the hardest story he’s ever covered.
Filled with noir atmosphere, heartfelt twists, and flashes of ghostly humor, The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon is a spooky, tender tale of courage and love that refuses to die.
Perfect for readers who loved The Graveyard Book, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
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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.
Would-be actress Cassandra never meant to be a thief. But after a near-death scare on the subway—and a timely rescue by a stranger—she reinvents herself as the Cat Burglar, determined to even the score with the city’s fat cats.
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, Wilfredo and Cassandra work on the same Broadway show. By night, they chase each other through the city in a headline-grabbing duel between a masked thief and a self-invented hero. It never occurs to Wilfredo that his nemesis might be sitting right under his nose.
Meanwhile, NYPD detectives blunder after both vigilantes, Cassandra’s jealous ex turns amateur sleuth, and a movie star diva plots revenge on her spotlight-stealing understudy. When disaster strikes on opening night, Wilfredo and Cassandra are thrust together as the show’s romantic leads—just as their costumed alter egos square up for a final showdown. 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
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“It is a fun, often hilarious alternate world hosting a story that brims with clever puns.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews
About:
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Delas Heras is a New York City–based novelist whose witty fiction weaves together sci-fi, fantasy, and a dash of urban mystery. He is the author of The Intergalactic Interloper, Foxman and the Cat Burglar, and The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon—three offbeat, character-driven tales that mix humor, heart, and the unpredictable chaos of city life.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Europe, he now lives in Manhattan with his family and a tuxedo cat who insists on being the protagonist of every story.
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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.
