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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
“The Red Hand” was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2019 Big NYC Book Contest Named Second Place winner for mysteries in the 2019 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards Named a Notable 100 Book in the 2019 Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards Named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2020 Independent Press Awards A Nominee in the 2020 TopShelf Book Awards Named A Gold Star Award winner in the 2020 Elite Choice Book Awards
The Frank Nagler Mysteries An Anthology https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1793859523/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4
“A Game Called Dead” was named a Runner-Up in the Shelf Unbound 2016 Best Indie Book contest. “The Weight of Living” was awarded First Place for mysteries in the 2017 Royal Dragonfly Book Award contest; Named A Notable 100 Book, Shelf Unbound 2018 Indie Book Awards; Named a Distinguished Favorite, 2018 Independent Press Awards. Named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2018 Big NYC Book Contest. Named a Finalist in the 2019 Book Excellence Awards. Named A Gold Star Award winner in the 2020 Elite Choice Book Awards
Category Archives: Fiction
Nagler 5: Article 256 changes everything
One of the questions raised in the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, DRAGONY RISING, is how a conspiracy can result in the takeover of a government. This is how: Quietly, with patience, both in the dark and in plain sight. With … Continue reading
Review: SOUL SEEK, Zackie Series book 4: Fun, spooky, wildly entertaining
Writing suspense stories in the single dimension of this world is hard enough. That is what makes the effort by New Jersey author Reyna Favis remarkable and such fun: Her Zackie stories about a Psychopomp in the form of a … Continue reading
Nagler 5 ‘Dragony Rising’ accepted for publication
“We are excited to accept your latest work.” The words any author wants to read. So. THANK YOU Imzadi Publishing for accepting for publication the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, Dragony Rising. Look for details about the release date. It’s been … Continue reading Continue reading
A review: ‘The Botleys of Beaumont County’
Arthur Turfa has a fresh take on traditional Southern literature. The Botleys of Beaumont County are such an important family that members carry the name of the county in their name, thus Slerd Beaumont Botley. And as such welcome to … Continue reading
Nagler 5: DRAGONY RISING is done (finally!)
From the Dawson News Agency Frank Nagler’s newest story complete; Author proclaims story is ‘Ripped from the headlines’ Author Michael Stephen Daigle sends ‘DRAGONY RISING’ to Imzadi Publishing By Jimmy Dawson New Jersey author Michael Stephen Daigle has completed the … Continue reading
Review: ‘State of Innocence:’ Compelling thriller. 4 stars
In the new and compelling thriller, “The State of Innocence,” Alexia Rodriquez-McKenzie is a troubled little girl, and suburban Mom/therapist Kimberley Mason is determined to find out why. Each of them shares a life event whose terrible nature draws them … Continue reading
Nagler 5: Lauren returns
Lauren Fox is a city planner and the long time companion of Detective Frank Nagler. She left Ironton for what she said would be four days. She was a few days late, and with the city still roiled by unrest, … Continue reading
New Jersey mystery captures new award
I am greatly pleased and honored to announce that THE WEIGHT LIVING, Book 3 in the New Jersey-based Frank Nagler series has been graced with another award. Thank you Maincrest Media Awards. “The Weight of Living by Michael Stephen Daigle … Continue reading
Nagler 5: 15 sentences change the story
A turning point in Nagler 5, told in 15 sentences: “The storm never came. The promise of the storm had arrived. Muscular clouds pressed gloom below the hilltops. Trickster winds flipped the fall’s last leaves from wet grass to the … Continue reading
Nagler 5: Finding conspiracy
After a fire, after a murder, after friends leaving, after threats, Detective Frank Nagler visits a place he finds soothing: The Old Iron Bog: “The Old Iron Bog was as dark as a bad idea when Frank Nagler arrived; the … Continue reading
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