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THE SWAMPS OF JERSEY The Swamps of Jersey, Frank Nagler Mysteries Book One: They buried everything in the Old Iron Bog. But who buried the young woman? And why does the ring she was wearing remind Detective Frank Nagler of his old girlfriend? “You can practically smell the corruptive influences and the dank, putrid odor of the swamp in this book. A gritty crime novel that could be ripped from the headlines.” https://www.amazon.com/Swamps-Jersey-Michael-Stephen-Daigle-ebook/dp/B0DGYFCFML?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5PuY3o2z7o1AOorAzpirYsZ
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Five-star review for THE WEIGHT OF LIVING
Thanks, Arthur Turfa for this new 5-star review of THE WEIGHT OF LIVING A Frank Nagler Mystery. 5Stars: “The author avoids sensationalism here. As dark as the plot gets, what stands out, as usual, are the characters and dialogue. … Continue reading
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New 5-star review for THE RED HAND–Many thanks!
The prose is crisp and delectable and the overall writing featuring descriptions that pull readers into a dark wave sweeping through a city. The chilling story is fast-paced, twisty, and with the potential to hold readers awake throughout the night. … Continue reading
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A newspaper life
I miss the newspaper business. I spent half my life there. So when a story as big as Covid-19 shows up, I want to be in on the reporting. I want to be leaning over a desk with three or … Continue reading
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THE RED HAND: Distinguished Favorite in 2020 Independent Press Awards
When we writers sit down to compose a story, we hope we will write the best story possible with the material at hand. Then we hope other people like it. Sometimes that notice comes in the form of awards. So … Continue reading
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THE RED HAND a 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards nominee
THE RED HAND, the fourth Frank Nagler Mystery is a nominee for the 2020 Top Shelf Books Awards. The multi-award winning book has been named: Distinguished Favorite in the 2019 Big NYC Book Contest; Second Place winner for mysteries in … Continue reading
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Kirkus Review campaign for THE RED HAND
Kirkus Reviews has a campaign in support of THE RED HAND, the fourth Frank Nagler Mystery, including a feature profile: The link: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/michael-stephen-daigle/. From the profile, written by Rhett Morgan: “Daigle paints such a convincing picture because in all … Continue reading
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Looking ahead to Frank Nagler Mystery No. 5
With an audio book version of THE RED HAND well underway – look for it in possibly March – I’ve turned my attention to the untitled fifth book in the Frank Nagler Mystery series. I have written a few scenes, … Continue reading
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Fun radio interview on ‘The Red Hand’
Thanks to friend Georjean Trinkle for the opportunity to speak about the Frank Nagler Mysteries on her Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Internet Radio show, “Hot in Hunterdon.” Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/hotinhunterdon/videos/2633230310063771. Look for an audio book version of “The … Continue reading
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When the world burned
Unseasoned daffodils push sampling shoots into the air. Do they wonder why they have been summoned so early, Ask why there was no frost to hold them sleeping for just a few weeks more? Will they understand when their pale … Continue reading
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Bob and Emilio discuss Christmas
Bob brushed the cold plastic seat of the park bench before he sat. It was an old habit. He and his grandfather used to sit on the benches on Boston Common and gaze at the lighted trees and absorb the … Continue reading
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