Category Archives: Fiction

This is where I will post samples of stories I am working on, or other stuff, as I see fit.

‘Nagler’s Secret’ has been published

 I am proud to announced the publication  of “Nagler’s Secret,” Book 6 the award-winning Frank Nagler Mystery series. It’s been a process, to say the least. After two years to republish the first five books in the series – and … Continue reading

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Until there is just you

I want to scream. I want to scream at you and tell you to stop hating To stop killing, to stop; Just stop. But to scream fills my voice with rage, Which is what you  do, rage. So screaming makes … Continue reading

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Festivals: Collingswood, Oct. 4; then Easton

It’s been quite a month of book festivals. A note of thanks to all who stopped by to chat, tell stories, or buy my books. Those are the moments that make the time at the events worthwhile. Thanks to Belvidere, … Continue reading

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The Ironton, N.J. conspiracy

We live in a world where that are as many conspiracies as breakfast cereals. The five-book, award-winning Frank Nagler Mysteries  are no exception. A sneaky, back-room conspiracy is introduced in the first book in the series,  THE SWAMPS OF JERSEY, … Continue reading

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The Frank Nagler Mysteries

The books are: THE SWAMPS OF JERSEY: Frank Nagler is called to the Old Iron Bog where the body of a young woman was found after a weeklong tropical storm flooded the City of Ironton. A gold ring suggests that … Continue reading

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Nagler’s Secret; To light

Driving in circles. Past the houses he knew. The train station, dark and hollow, the train yard grumbling, empty cars, lighted chariots. The darkness of the ghetto. Broken frames, leaning walls, cries sucked into the air, neither joy nor pain. … Continue reading

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DRAGONY RISING: How to steal a town, a country

In DRAGONY RISING, Book 5 of the Frank Nagler Mystery series Det. Frank Nagler and Lt. Maria Ramrez were warned that all the activity thay had been chasing had one goal: Take over by law of the City of Ironton, … Continue reading

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Reviews: ‘Dragony Rising:’ Absolute page-turner

Dragony Rising, Book 5 in the Frank Nagler Mystery series, recently garnered three top reviews. Thanks to the reviewers for taking the time to read and review the book. Note: The 6th Annual Easton Book Festival is upcoming from Oct. … Continue reading

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New edition of DRAGONY RISING released

New covers, new editions: Frank Nagler is back. DRAGONY RISING, Book 5 in the Frank Nagler Mystery series, has been re-released with a fresh new look, inside and out. I started with DRAGONY RISING  to hitch a ride on two … Continue reading

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Mystery solved: New edition DRAGONY RISING soon

Frank Nagler  is rising. Well DRAGONY RISING is. After a few weeks of reconstruction, the Second Edition of the award-winning Book 5 in the Frank Nagler Mystery series —  DRAGONY RISING —  is nearing release. First, thanks to all the … Continue reading

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