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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
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Category Archives: Greater Lehigh Valley Writer’s Group
WIP: First day at Cherry Street School
In a writing group the name of Bruce Coville, the acclaimed children’s author, came up. I briefly attended elementary school with Bruce. That connection led to this work-in-progress. And no, aliens won’t eat Theo’s homework. Instead this is a story … Continue reading
Nagler 5: DRAGONY RISING. Plotting the coup
A long running conspiracy bubbles below the surface of the story in the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, DRAGONY RISING. This is how the coup was planned: “Ramirez opened her computer screen to show the start of an old-style video. “This … Continue reading
Christmas story: ‘The last bell ringer and the yoga girl’
Don stepped into the painted plywood Santa hut and rolled his neck from side to side to loosen the kinks. He pulled off the scratchy white beard and red hat combo and pushed his chin onto his chest and felt … Continue reading
Nagler 6: Title, ‘Nagler’s Secret’
There’s a lot going on Frank Nagler World. A new audiobook, a new mystery (2022), and story ideas for Book 6. So, start here: While casting about for a framework for the next Frank Nagler mystery I read a news … Continue reading
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
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
Coming soon: A GAME CALLED DEAD in audiobook
I am thrilled and gratified to say that an audio version of my Frank Nagler Mystery, A GAME CALLED DEAD is in production. The work is expected to be completed by December. Great thanks to Imzadi Publishing for arranging this … 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
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