Delas Heras writes quirky, 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 Nine Lives of Bianca Moon
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“Heras delivers a rollicking murder mystery—starring cats and dogs—set in 1950s New York City.… 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 in The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon."—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 is a fun, often hilarious alternate world hosting a story that brims with clever puns.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews
In 1950s New York, rookie detective Morton Digby is on the case of a murdered journalist. But the victim’s fiery fiancée is taking justice into her own paws—and he’ll have to catch the killer before she runs out of lives.
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Set in a noir world of cats and dogs, The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon blends classic mystery with playful fantasy and ghostly fun. When beloved reporter Flint Lockford turns up dead in Greenwich Village, Digby and his partner J.B. Puddleworth are called to investigate. Complicating matters is Flint’s headstrong fiancée, Bianca Moon, who has launched a reckless quest for revenge.
Meanwhile, Flint’s ghost finds himself stuck in Ghosthall, an abandoned courthouse turned spectral hangout. Determined to protect Bianca from her own feline fury—but limited by his ghostly powers—he must rely on Digby and Puddleworth to collar the killers before it’s too late.
Detective fiction with a paranormal twist, The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon delivers a sharp, heartwarming tale of love, loss, and second chances.
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THE INTERGALACTIC INTERLOPER
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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.
A smart, surreal romp full of heart and humor, The Intergalactic Interloper is literary sci-fi for fans of Douglas Adams, Haruki Murakami—and anyone who’s ever suspected their cat might be up to something.
“A spaceship lands in New York City’s East Village aiming to contact Earth’s most promising intelligent life-forms: house cats….. Warmhearted…. A light, offbeat take on a favorite sci-fi trope.”—Publishers Weekly
“First contact with aliens as the foundation for a light-hearted romp through lower Manhattan…. this story will prove highly amusing to readers who enjoy light science fiction.”—Blueink Review
“The Intergalactic interloper is packed with fun and weird ideas and is immensely enjoyable.”—Thoroughly Modern Reviewer
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Foxman and the
Cat Burglar
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Cassandra never meant to become a masked do-gooder. But after a near-death experience on the subway—and a timely rescue by a kind-eyed stranger—she decides it’s time to shake things up. Armed with a disguise, a sense of justice, and a flair for the dramatic, she hits the streets as the Cat Burglar.
Wilfredo didn’t ask to be famous. But when a run-in with a masked thief on Halloween explodes online, the shy stagehand suddenly finds himself cast as a citywide hero. What he doesn’t realize? The elusive Cat Burglar he’s chasing is the same green-eyed girl whose number he lost months ago.
As their secret identities tangle with their real lives, the chase takes some unexpected turns—across rooftops, rehearsal stages, and tabloid headlines.
A screwball comedy of masked mayhem, mistaken identity, and missed connections, Foxman and the Cat Burglar is a New York love story with sharp wit and real heart.
He’s a stagehand turned reluctant superhero. She’s a cat burglar with a cause. When their Halloween tussle goes viral, it sparks a cat-and-mouse chase through New York—where masks slip, sparks fly, and nothing goes according to plan.
“Foxman and the Catburglar by Delas Heras is a charming romantic comedy. . . . 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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