Maggie Moor—NYC jazz singer and author of Skinless (Book 1) — Charmay: New York Noir psychological crime series & songs.
The World of Charmay: New York Noir
Psychological suspense that breathes like a jazz record.
Skinless: The Story of a Female Survivor – 4.6⭐ “Undeniably powerful” —BookLife • “A must‑read”—IndieReader.
Street poetry. Beauty. Danger. Survival.
Featuring jazz‑blues recordings with Dave Sanborn, Richie Cannata, and Kenny Rampton.
Skinless: The Story of a Female Survivor
SKINLESS — psychological crime noir.
1999-2001 NYC, a singer-songwriter creates a glittering alter ego to survive the trauma she calls ‘skinless’—until the masks collide.
A visceral, first-person descent into the grit of turn-of-the-millennium New York, written by Maggie Moor—singer‑songwriter and licensed psychoanalyst.
For fans of the visceral interiority of Milkman and In the Cut, and the cinematic atmosphere of Lost Highway and Blue Valentine.
Music Written and Performed in Skinless
“Skinless: Songs from the Book” —an 8‑track jazz and blues journey that follows the emotional arc of the novel, bringing Charmay’s world to life in sound.
Produced and performed by Maggie Moor.
INSIDE SKINLESS: THE DEEP DIVE
A 9-part immersive series taking you behind the novel and the soundtrack.
Deep dive into themes, characters, and chapter excerpts. Each episode pairs scenes with fresh commentary and bonus music spotlights—experiencing Skinless as both story and sound.
Now featuring exclusive previews of Book 2.
“Shelved as a must‑read… Unsentimental prose; Emotional precision; Skinless ultimately is a story about rebuilding selfhood after it has been systematically stripped away.”—IndieReader
“Skinless strips away pretense and sacrifices comfort for vulnerability… a portrait of survival that doesn’t sanitize the mess… undeniably powerful; a raw, unforgettable journey.” — BookLife
Most of the book’s sentences vacillate between beauty and despair… Skinless is an eloquent crime novel about a woman’s relentless desire to survive.” — Benjamin Welton, Foreword Reviews
MAGGIE MOOR: THE VOICE OF NEW YORK NOIR
The Music that Inspired the Story
Intimate. Cinematic. Poetic. NYC jazz-blues that breathes like a noir film.
*Featuring recordings with David Sanborn, Richie Cannata, Kenny Rampton, Eddie Ojeda, and more. Produced with Steve Boyer (Eric Clapton), Marty Dunayer, Mark White (Spin Doctors) & Aaron Monroe (Missy Elliott).
“Maggie Moor’s jazzy torch songs showcase her deep, sensuous singing style and cinematic lyrics…” — David Sanborn
“Maggie Moor looks and sounds absolutely stunning, sultry, sexy and soulful.” — Kenny Rampton (Wynton Marsalis)
“Listening to Maggie Moor’s voice put me in a trance… I almost forgot to play my horn.” — Richie Cannata (Billy Joel)
“Maggie Moor is that rare style of jazz singer who puts her deepest emotions into her songwriting and then is brave enough to let those emotions come through on stage.” — McGlaughlin, WYAT Music
From the Shadows of Noir to the Light of Self-Discovery
I AM: Your Guide to Mind and Body Union for Total Awareness
A structured, psycho-spiritual roadmap for moving beyond survival and into a vibrant, unified human experience.
“I AM explains Eastern spiritual practices, modern psychology, and science in the clearest and most understandable ways…gently guides people toward self‑discovery, self‑love, and healing.” — 5⭐️ Amazon review
Clinical Advocacy
Clinical support for marginalized women in recovery and mentoring programs for New York City’s homeless youth.
MAGGIE MOOR
Licensed Psychoanalyst • Jazz-Blues Artist • NPC Athlete
Author of the “unvarnished and undeniably powerful” Skinless. Maggie Moor explores the neurological cost of survival through the lens of psychological noir, clinical insight, and cinematic sound.
The World of Charmay: New York Noir
