Dana Haynes

Dana Haynes is the author of 14 mystery and thriller novels from such publishers as Minotaur Books, St. Martin’s Press, MacMillan Publishing, Blackstone Publishing and Bantam Publishing. Under the pen name James Byrne, he has written four thrillers featuring Dez Limerick for Minotaur Books, including 2026’s STORM WARNING and CHAIN REACTION, nominated for best series novel of 2026 by the International Thriller Writers. Haynes enjoyed a long career in Oregon newspaper journalism and is a proud resident of Portland.