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The Red Hand: “A winning origin story for one of modern fiction’s expertly drawn detectives.” — Kirkus Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Stephen-Daigle/e/B00P5WBOQC
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Dragony Rising: ‘This amazing book’
Thanks to readers for these amazing, top reviews of Frank Nagler Mysteries Book 5, DRAGONY RISING. NEW: The WEIGHT OF LIVING in audiobook, read by Dane Petersen: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Living-Frank-Nagler/dp/B0BLY1Z1JT/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Remember, books make great gifts, so give the gift of great mysteries! … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Game Called Dead", "The Red Hand", "The Swamps of Jersey" Imzadi Publishing, "The Weight of Living", Big NYC Book Awards, Dane Petersen, Dragony Rising, Frank Nagler, Independent Press Award, Kirkus Reviews, Lee Alan, Royal Dragonfly Book Award, Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards
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Kirkus Reviews on DRAGONY RISING: ‘An epic series installment’
This is the Kirkus Reviews take on DRAGONY RISING, the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery. Thanks to the reviewer for a thoughtful examination of the story. The conclusion: “This crackling series installment provides a wide-angle shot of society and generations in … Continue reading
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How fictional DRAGONY RISING reflects real U.S. politics
I wrote the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery DRAGONY RISING during the Covid shutdown and run-up to the 2020 Presidential election that elected Joe Biden as President and concluded with the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. The times were marked by isolation, … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Game Called Dead", "The Swamps of Jersey" Imzadi Publishing, "The Weight of Living", Dragony Rising, Frank Nagler, The Red Hand
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DRAGONY RISING getting notice
Finishing a book for a writer is a challenging time. We think we know what we did, and we can convince ourselves that the plot was rich and compelling, the characters well-drawn and interesting and that the story worked in … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Game Called Dead", "The Red Hand", "The Swamps of Jersey" Imzadi Publishing, "The Weight of Living", Audible.com, Dane Petersen, Dragony Rising, Fiction, Frank Nagler, Independent Press Award, Lee Alan, Royal Dragonfly Book Award, Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards
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4th Annual Easton (Pa.) Book Festival Oct 21 to 30– My Schedule
Easton, Pa. will be the literary center of the universe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 30 as the Fourth Annual Easton Book Festival fills downtown Easton and the metaverse with stories, discussions, poetry, children’s books, music and monsters. Scheduled are … Continue reading
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Frank Nagler primer.
The Frank Nagler Mysteries are the stories of the investigations and life of Ironton. N.J. Detective Frank Nagler. In response to the many questions from curious readers at recent book show and fairs, (THANKS!!) here is a guide to the … Continue reading
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The Dragony conspiracy
In the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, DRAGONY RISING, the conspirators launched the plan to topple Ironton’s elected government years before the story opens. Any similarity to modern real-life conspiracies is deliberate. Here’s how the plan begins: (Dragony leader Carlton) Dixon … Continue reading
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‘Dragony Rising’ … ‘This book is a must! Well done…well done indeed!’
DRAGONY RISING, The fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, is getting some attention. (WOW!!) Great thanks to the readers who took the time to read the story and leave a review. 5.0 out of 5 stars Nagler Five is the Best! Reviewed … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Game Called Dead", "The Swamps of Jersey" Imzadi Publishing, "The Weight of Living", Audible.com, Dane Petersen, Fiction, Frank Nagler, Independent Press Award, Kirkus Reviews, Lee Alan, Royal Dragonfly Book Award, Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards, The Big NYC Book Awards, The Red Hand
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On to New Providence
Thanks to the readers in Chatham and Belvidere for stopping by to discuss and buy copies of the Frank Nagler Mysteries. We are, to paraphrase New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, on to New Providence. It’s also the time to … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Game Called Dead", "The Red Hand", "The Swamps of Jersey" Imzadi Publishing, "The Weight of Living", Frank Nagler, Independent Press Award, Kirkus Reviews, NYC Big Book Awards, Royal Dragonfly Book Award, Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards
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‘Dragony’ on the road. Upcoming: Chatham, Belvidere, New Providence
September brings the opportunity to bring the Frank Nagler Mysteries to a variety of audiences. It’s also the time to celebrate the publication of the fifth book in the series, DRAGONY RISING. The story opens with an explosion that levels … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Game Called Dead", "The Swamps of Jersey" Imzadi Publishing, "The Weight of Living", Audible.com, Dane Petersen, Dragony Rising, Frank Nagler, Independent Press Award, Kirkus Reviews, Lee Alan, NYC Big Book Awards, Royal Dragonfly Book Award, The Red Hand
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