Tag Archives: New Jersey

Nagler Mysteries: Setting as character

Posted on February 3, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

In their review of the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, the award-winning DRAGONY RISING, Kirkus Reviews said, “The decaying Ironton is as rich a character as Frank.” In the series, Ironton, N,J. Detective Frank Nagler’s hometown. His story and that of … Continue reading →

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YouTube trailers for the Frank Nagler Mysteries

Posted on February 9, 2022 by michaelstephendaigle

While Book 5 of the Frank Nagler series, DRAGONY RISING, is in production, and the publication date uncertain, please enjoy these trailers, created by Anita Dugan-Moore for Imzadi Publishing. The Swamps of Jersey – YouTube Game Called Dead – YouTube … Continue reading →

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Christmas story: ‘The last bell ringer and the yoga girl’

Posted on December 22, 2021 by michaelstephendaigle

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 →

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Nagler 5: The moment is rising

Posted on June 10, 2021 by michaelstephendaigle

This is a scene in Nagler  5 about getting to the heart of Detective Frank Nagler’s life. Lauren is  Lauren Fox, his companion and the Ironton  city planner who has taken  steps to protect herself from the assorted criminals. This … Continue reading →

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NAGLER 5: Leonard, past and present

Posted on October 15, 2020 by michaelstephendaigle

Leonard is Detective Frank Nagler oldest friend, a blind man who runs a bookstore. He has been central to three of the previous Frank Nagler Mysteries. In the quiet times sitting alone near the  front window, Leonard would see them … Continue reading →

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Nagler 5: ‘You Were Never Here’

Posted on August 2, 2020 by michaelstephendaigle

Frank Nagler Book 5 is on the way. This story follows THE WEIGHT OF LIVING. The key elements: A destructive fire that ruins a section  of downtown Ironton, N.J. The request by a police cadet that Nagler open a cold … Continue reading →

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Kirkus Review campaign for THE RED HAND

Posted on March 11, 2020 by michaelstephendaigle

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

Posted on February 15, 2020 by michaelstephendaigle

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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Saying thanks when hard work paid off

Posted on December 5, 2019 by michaelstephendaigle

The hardest part of writing at times is knowing too much. In the case of THE RED HAND, the Frank Nagler Mystery series prequel, that was surely the case. I had written three books about Frank Nagler, Ironton. N.J., and … Continue reading →

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‘The Red Hand’ named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2019 NYC Big Book Awards

Posted on November 12, 2019 by michaelstephendaigle

THE RED HAND, my fourth Frank Nagler Mystery, was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2019 New York City Big Book Awards contest . This is the third book in the series to honored with an award. My thanks to the … Continue reading →

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