B. James Lyons

B. James Lyons was born in 1948 and has lived a life as layered and compelling as the stories he writes. A lifelong storyteller with a passion for mystery, history, and the uncanny, Lyons brings a sharp eye for detail and a deep love of character-driven drama to every project.

Lyons is the creator of the Detective Nick Kane mystery series, a hard-edged police-procedural saga that blends gritty realism with psychological depth. He is also the author of The Scent of Apples, a haunting, atmospheric novella expanded into a full-length work, and The Howling in Ravenwood, a gothic horror novel in the tradition of Guy Endore. His writing often weaves together the tension of crime thrillers with the eerie undercurrents of myth, curses, and forgotten local lore.

With roots in the Buffalo, New York region, Lyons frequently draws inspiration from local history and haunted places, such as Zoar Valley and the Pine Barrens, infusing his stories with a strong sense of place and mystery. His creative interests extend beyond prose — he adapts his works into scripts, pitch decks, and short-film treatments, envisioning his stories on the screen as well as the page.

When he isn’t writing, Lyons pursues his love of travel, companionship, antiques, and storytelling rooted in folklore and mystery. His goal is to craft stories that are not only thrilling and emotional, but also unforgettable — novels and novellas that readers can’t put down, and that linger long after the last page.