Category Archives: Bergen County Cooperative Library System

Nagler Mysteries: Setting as character

Posted on February 3, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

In their review of the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, the award-winning DRAGONY RISING, Kirkus Reviews said, “The decaying Ironton is as rich a character as Frank.” In the series, Ironton, N,J. Detective Frank Nagler’s hometown. His story and that of … Continue reading →

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Frank Nagler — Ten years later. Wow.

Posted on January 28, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

Ten years ago, they said yes. They being Imzadi Publishing of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Specifically, publisher Janice Grove and graphic artist and designer Anita Dugan-Moore, who with editor Kay Springfield, have helped bring Detective Frank Nagler to life. Yeah, ten years. … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘American Nightingale,’ Stunning

Posted on January 28, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

The end of the American Civil War in 1865 was a time of hope and heartache. The nation as trying to heal after four years of combat had divided both the country and families. That era comes to vivid life … Continue reading →

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Nagler 6: Mystery by the numbers

Posted on January 23, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

In Book 5 of the Frank Nagler Mysteries, NAGLER’S SECRET, the mystery and the clues are more tangled than usual: Here, Nagler and Captain Ramirez sort through tiny slips of cardboard containing messages that were found in an abandoned cabin. … Continue reading →

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There’s more light today than yesterday

Posted on December 23, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

Solstice came. There’s more light today than yesterday. And tomorrow there will be more. Grab it, smell it, wear it, taste it. Share it. We all rise. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. And know that the  Porch Guys are watching. Bless … Continue reading →

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Royal Dragonfly: “DRAGONY RISING,” First Place

Posted on December 13, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

This just in… Congratulations to our 2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards Winners!   1st Place (ebook mystery): Dragony Rising by Michael Stephen Daigle   Amazed and honored to receive this award. Thanks, Royal Dragonfly! This is the second award this … Continue reading →

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Dragony Rising: Notable 100 Indie by Shelf-Unbound

Posted on December 7, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

Dragony Rising, book five  in the Frank Nagler Mystery Series has been named a Notable 100 Indie Book by Shelf Unbound.   Follow this link to the entire list of winners. https://shelfmediagroup.com/portfolio/december-january-2023/ NEW: All the Frank Nagler Mysteries are available … Continue reading →

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Nagler’s Secret: Who are the Missing?

Posted on December 3, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

While the reading world is getting to know DRAGONY RISING, the latest award-winning Frank Nagler Mystery, (Kirkus reviews: “This epic installment”) I am working on Nagler 6: NAGLER’S SECRET. Kirkus link: https://wordpress.com/post/michaelstephendaigle.com/3648. This story is intended to be more personal … Continue reading →

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Dragony Rising: ‘This amazing book’

Posted on November 17, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

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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Kirkus Reviews on DRAGONY RISING: ‘An epic series installment’

Posted on November 4, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

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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