James Mondesir is a Haitian-American novelist crafting high-stakes thrillers that explore the moral complexities hidden beneath everyday choices. His stories—rooted in his immigrant journey and years navigating the intersections of healthcare, technology, and education—examine how ordinary people confront extraordinary circumstances when survival, ambition, and morality collide.
Arriving in the United States at sixteen, Mondesir earned degrees in Information Technology and Education Management while working as an EMT, IT professional, and middle school educator. Now a school principal in Jersey City, he draws from this kaleidoscope of experiences to create narratives that feel viscerally authentic and cinematically urgent.
His debut novel Sunrise introduced readers to his unflinching storytelling voice. His sophomore thriller Delivered (May 2025)—about an NYU graduate student whose celebratory night descends into nightmare—earned acclaim from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and New In Books for its propulsive tension and emotional depth.
His third novel follows a New York cardiac surgeon and a Haitian peasant woman whose lives collide through tragedy—one desperate to save his family from financial ruin, the other determined to build something meaningful from devastating loss. Told through dual perspectives that span continents and class divides, it's a searing exploration of complicity, sacrifice, and the secrets that bind us.
Mondesir's work combines the psychological intensity of medical thrillers with socially conscious storytelling that translates naturally to screen. He lives in Jersey City with his wife Jenny, where he balances fatherhood, educational leadership, and his commitment to stories that challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths.

“Kirkus Reviews: “A captivating tale about betrayal that presents impressively complex characters… This is a powerful work that dramatically captures the fragility of life as well as the perseverance of the human spirit.” Publishers Weekly: “Mondesir charts Jean’s return to the world with keen emotional and psychological precision… Delivered places its value in grace and the disarming power of compassion.””
– Kirkus Reviews