Medfield's Jim Sano Newest Novel, "The Fighter" Just Released

Award-Winning Medfield Author, Jim Sano, Releases Ninth Novel, 'The Fighter,' Latest in the Acclaimed Father Tom Series

Jim Sano, the Medfield-based author known for his faith-infused storytelling, has announced the upcoming release of his ninth novel, The Fighter. Set for publication on June 12, the book marks the latest installment in Sano’s popular Father Tom Series, which follows the compassionate priest Father Tom Fitzpatrick in the Boston Archdiocese.

The Fighter centers on a 34-year-old underground boxer, Danny Nolan, who lives under the cloud of mystery of both parents abandoning him at the age of 15, surviving by his wits and fighting ability. Danny faces renewed fear of isolation as his 19-year-old daughter prepares to leave home. He enters a high-stakes boxing championship tournament and reluctantly allows Angelo and Father Tom into his corner for support. Tension escalates when he is pressured to throw the championship fight amid a dangerous entanglement involving the mafia, a rival black gang war, and the kidnapping of his daughter.

The novel blends gritty urban drama with strong character-driven stories, themes of redemption, family bonds, and spiritual guidance—hallmarks of Sano’s work that have earned him a devoted readership. Sano, who grew up in an Irish/Italian family in Lynn, Massachusetts, brings authentic local flavor to his stories. A husband, father, and lifelong Catholic, he previously worked as a high school teacher, consultant, and businessman before becoming a full-time author. He holds degrees from Boston College and Bentley University, is currently attending Franciscan University, and is a member of the Catholic Writers Guild. His novels frequently explore faith, psychology, forgiveness, and moral dilemmas with theological depth and relatable characters.

Sano’s debut novel, The Father’s Son (2019), launched the Father Tom Series and subsequent entries, including Gus Busbi, Stolen Blessing, Van Horn, Self-Portrait, Fallen Graces, The Journey, and Joline, have garnered 38 literary book award honors, including wins at the Independent Authors Network Book of the Year, American Fiction Awards, Christian Indie Awards, ICBA Book Awards, Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards, and Catholic Media Book Awards.

Readers familiar with the series will recognize the return of Father Tom and supporting characters like Angelo, who offer moral and emotional anchors amid the story’s intense action and criminal underworld elements. The Fighter is expected to appeal to fans of thrillers, faith-restoring redemption arcs, and character-driven fiction set against a vividly rendered Boston backdrop.

Sano says, “While I love researching and writing these stories, the real gift to me has been in all the wonderful folks I’ve met along the way. I hope readers enjoy this intriguing story of determination, hope, love, and friendship.”

More information is available on Sano’s website (www.jimsano.com), and his books are available on Amazon and in local bookstores.