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March 19, 2019
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Detroit Mafia’s #3 Man

My recently released mafia thriller, titled GET EVEN, brings you an up-close and intimate look at the trials and tribulations of the #3 man in the Detroit Mafia, Blackie Giardini. It seems appropriate to feature mob boss #3 in book … Continue reading

February 19, 2019
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Today is Your Day to GET EVEN!

Go Ahead – – GET EVEN! Yes, today is your day to GET EVEN.  Over the past few weeks I’ve been sharing tidbits with you about characters in the storyline.  Based on the feedback I’ve received from several of you, … Continue reading

February 8, 2019
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Detroit Drug Gangs Compete with Mafia

GET EVEN – Mafia Works #3 Book number three in my historical fiction series about the Detroit mafia in the 1980s will be released February 19th.  It’s titled GET EVEN: Detroit Thorn Birds Defy Mafia.   To give you a heads … Continue reading

February 2, 2019
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“Maserati Rick” — Detroit Drug Kingpin

GET EVEN, the third book in my historical fiction series about the mafia will be released February 19.  Here’s a sneak peek at one of the storylines. I’m a fiction writer, but Maserati Rick was REAL!  You’ll be surprised. Drugs … Continue reading

January 22, 2019
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Det. Phillips’ Assistant Goes Undercover

Inside Scoop As promised, I’m sharing an inside scoop each week before the release of GET EVEN, the third novel in my historical fiction series about the Detroit mafia in 1970s and 80s.  GET EVEN: Detroit Thorn Birds Defy Mafia … Continue reading

January 15, 2019
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GET EVEN – Next Crime Fiction Novel Released Soon

On February 19, the third book in my crime fiction series about the Detroit mafia will be released.  Once again, Detective Clark Phillips is working to end the mafia’s control of the city.  His job is overwhelming, not to mention dangerous, … Continue reading

June 8, 2018
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BOOK REVIEWS – – What Do You Think?

BOOK REVIEWS – – Readers Want to Know What You Think Most readers select books based upon recommendations from friends.  Or, they read the reviews left by others.  Generally, if there are no reviews (or very few) many readers surmise … Continue reading

March 31, 2018
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It’s BLIND PIG Day – Time for Mafia Crime Thriller!

YES – today is BLIND PIG day!  It’s the official release of my new mafia crime thriller BLIND PIG: Detroit Thorn Birds Defy Mafia. I’m calling it “Mafia Works #2,” as it’s the second book in my Detroit Mafia vs Thorn Birds … Continue reading

November 8, 2017
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MY “BLIND PIG” NEEDS BETA READERS

BLIND PIG, my focus for today, is a bit different than last week when I posted a copy of an article in a Washington, DC, TheHill.com, featuring my thoughts on how the federal government could cut the bloated budget without firing … Continue reading