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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: Greater Lehigh Valley Writer’s Group
Frank Nagler primer. See you in Collingswood Oct. 1
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
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
‘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
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
‘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
Nagler 5, ‘Dragony Rising’ now available on Amazon Kindle and paperback
In the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, DRAGONY RISING, Ironton, N.J. is in turmoil following an explosion that levels parts of two downtown blocks. Detective Frank Nagler is recalled from medical leave to lead an investigation into the bombing. What he … Continue reading
‘Writes of Passage’ anthology a 2022 award winner
The Greater Lehigh Valley Writer’s Group has received word that the 2021 Anthology “Writes of Passage” was awarded First Place in the 2022 Bookfest contest. I was honored to have my short story, “Danny’s B-29” selected for the anthology. It’s … Continue reading
More of the sloppy wonderful this
We need more flashmobs playing Beethoven’s Ninth More football fields filled with drummers playing We will rock you More Irish step dancers taking over airports, brass bands slamming Sousa More unseen choruses sneaking into shopping malls to sing the Halleluiah … Continue reading
Ten things about old hands
1 Childhood fingers in forgiving sand, Wet handfuls slither through watery gaps leaving muddy puddled palms. Your finger stirs the glitter, eyes afire. 2 Harvest hands, thick with seeds and soil. Pluck the beans, shuck the corn; Hoe blistered, sweat … Continue reading
5 stars for Frank. Thanks, readers
With DRAGONY RISING, the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery on the way, there’s still; time to catch up on the best selling, award winning series. Here’s some reviews from appreciated readers. Thanks one and all for reading the books, and for … Continue reading
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