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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
Tag Archives: Fiction
The YouTube trailer for ‘The Swamps of Jersey.’
Thanks to my publisher Imzadi Publishing and graphic artist Anita Dugan-Moore.
‘A Game Called Dead:’ Harriet’s heroism
In the first drafts of my Frank Nagler mystery, “A Game Called Dead,” college administrator Harriet Waddley-Jones was a self-centered critic of Nagler’s police efforts whose sole angle it seemed was to gain publicity for herself. Gladly, and importantly, in rewrites, … Continue reading
“A Game Called Dead’ review: ‘Hard-boiled, with a good ending’
Cynthia E. Ledbetter, May 3, 2016 (Amazon) (THANKS!!) Synopsis: Two young women are attacked in their dorm room at the local college. The only motive seems to be that they played a reality/virtual reality game. At almost the same time … Continue reading
Can you make music from an old building? Jimmy Dawson
In the Frank Nagler mysteries, reporter Jimmy Dawson, through his online newspaper columns, acts as a Greek chorus, filling in the back story. In this scene from the work-in-progress, THE WEIGHT OF LIVING, Dawson uses a visit to a former … Continue reading
‘A Game Called Dead:’ Meet #ARMAGEDDON
Here’s the villain in “A GAME CALLED DEAD,” the second Frank Nagler mystery. He calls himself #ARMAGEDDON and taunts the police online. “I’m baaa-ack! Yes, it is me. #ARMAGEDDON. How have you been? Oh, congratulations to the state police for … Continue reading
Interesting review of ‘A Game Called Dead.’
Gritty, But Poetic (From Amazon) By Merritt Stewart This book wasn’t really my cup of tea. It reminds me of ‘In Cold Blood’ By Truman Capote in that, there is a lot of psychological examination. The detective wonders what someone must … Continue reading
‘The Weight of Living’: Meet Calista Knox
As the third Frank Nagler mystery, “The Weight of Living” unfolds, new characters emerge. Calista Knox becomes therapist and later companion for Leonard, Nagler’s blind bookstore-owning friend, who at the end of “A Game Called Dead” was hospitalized. I like her. “For … Continue reading
The moment you realize you paid attention in college
In a recent review of “The Redoubt,” by Devorah Fox, the fourth book in the fantastic Bewildering Adventures of King Bewilliam series, (Do yourself a favor and read the books) I noted how she had structured the story using weather … Continue reading
First reviews of ‘A Game Called Dead’ — 5 stars. Thanks
The first reviews of “A Game Called Dead” are in. By JD on February 8, 2016 “Another great story in the Frank Nagler series. After reading the first book, “The Swamps of Jersey”, I was very excited to hear … Continue reading
N.J. book stores and libraries stock the Frank Nagler mysteries
The Frank Nagler mysteries – “The Swamps of Jersey’’ and “A Game Called Dead” are now available at the following New Jersey book stores: Bobby’s News and Gifts, 618 Main Street, Boonton. The Clinton Book Shop, 12 E. Main Street, … Continue reading
