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Free This Weekend – The Book that Started it all

I am pleased to announce that I am offering my first novel, Frankly Speaking, free in e-book format from Amazon.com.

This book has been well reviewed and is a great read to enjoy over a Summer weekend. It will be available for free download beginning on July 8th through July 10th. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Here are some of the latest reviews:

“Frankly Speaking is a great private detective mystery. Ex-cop Frank Rozzani is now living in Florida and working as PI He and his partner in crime solving, Clifford Jones a.k.a. Jonesy, a local lawyer/surfer dude are called in by a wealthy lawyer to find his missing 16 year old daughter, who disappeared during a church retreat at a local mega church. Along with the help of Jacksonville PD detective Anita, Frank and Jonesy go thought a lot of twist and turns to reunite this girl with her family and solve an even bigger mystery. I really enjoyed this detective mystery and cant wait to read the next one. the characters were well developed and the story and plot was great”

“A flawed and despondent detective, a quirky sidekick, a great dog, and subtle romance. What could be better? The characters were interesting, believable, and likable. The dog captured my heart early on (I’m a sucker for canine companions). The plot had me going from the get-go and just got better and better. It’s hard to believe that this book (the first in a series) is the author’s first effort. I will be anxious to read his other books in the series.”

“Don Massenzio launches his writing career with a first rate suspense tale that carries his readers into a non-stop, nail-biting, never-let down, cover-to-cover thrill ride.”

Synopsis:

A 16 year old girl has disappeared. The police believe she is a runaway. Her parents believe she has been taken and is being held against her will. When the parents enlist the services of Frank Rozzani, a former police officer turned private detective, a series of events begins to unfold that implicates a popular local pastor and the religious stronghold of the ultra-conservative community.

Frank Rozzani, a transplant to Jacksonville, Florida from Syracuse, New York, must find the young girl despite the obstacles launched at him from the local police and others whose interests may be compromised by his investigation. Frank enlists the help of his associate Clifford “Jonesy” Jones to find the girl, uncover the conspiracy, and stay alive. While solving the case, Frank must deal with the demons that drove him from Upstate New York causing him to leave traumatic memories and his children behind.

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My Latest is Still Chugging Along

It’s been a successful launch for Frankly, My Dear. I am up to almost 25 reviews on Amazon US and Canada and Good Reads averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Here are some reviews:

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“This series just keeps getting better and better. Frank and Jonesy think they have a case that is pretty clear cut. But all of us know it may not be what it seems. Characters and dialogue flow well. Very good storyline with suspence that makes it hard to put down. I’ve read every book from this series and this is the best to me.”

“The story line draws you in and makes it very difficult to put down. I highly recommend Frankly, My Dear by Don Massenzio.”

“The combination of Frank Rozzani and his longtime friend, Jonesy are always a good read. As they start up their own business together and their lives settle down a bit, it’s nice to read some positive things happen for a change. But for how long? Their “new” first client has gotten himself in a continual mess. Will Rozzani and Jonesy be able to save their clients bacon without cooking their own? Will they solve more than one case?
Enjoy the ride!”

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The next ‘Frank’ book, which is underway, might the most exciting one yet. It’s going in a bit of a new direction and will be a longer book, but so far, it seems to be a great direction.

On that note, If you’d like to pick up a copy of Frankly, My Dear, you can do so by clicking on the book cover below:

 

Here is a synopsis:

Frank Rozzani, a transplant to Jacksonville, Florida from Syracuse, New York, has left his tragic past as a police officer behind for life as a private detective. Frank and his partner Clifford “Jonesy” Jones work with the local police to solve crimes that are virtually unsolvable.

In Frankly My Dear, the fourth in the Frank Rozzani Detective Series of novels, Frank and Jonesy are at it again and this time the case is one of the most bizarre that they have faced. Their latest client, arrested for domestic abuse, swears that he is the victim of one of the most vengeful women on the face of the earth.

Frank and Jonesy must determine if their client is telling the truth. As they investigate the case, they again pay a personal price for their involvement. Is their client trying to get away with his crime or is his ex-girlfriend continually coming up with new ways to damage him and his reputation?

Follow them as they navigate the twists and turns in this exciting new installment in the series, Frankly My Dear.

Here is the trailer:

https://videopress.com/embed/i8cvKEVo?hd=0&autoPlay=0&permalink=0&loop=0

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A Fun Collection at a Great Price

When you write a series, it’s great when you have enough to create a cool boxed set. I’ve done this with my first three Frank Rozzani detective novels.

It’s a great value. If you buy the three books individually along with the bonus short story, it’s about $8.00 for your Kindle. I’ve bundled these four items together and they’re selling for $4.99.

Amazon Customer Reviews

I’ve started to get some reviews on the overall series.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy to read

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

Never read anything by this author before but will be watching for new releases by him in the future. I recommend it to everyone.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

Loved these books; can’t wait for the next one. 

The first three books can be read standalone, but do have a backstory arc that runs across them and is resolved (maybe) in book 3. They flow together nicely with each one setting up the next.

In addition to the three novels, I’ve included a special short story, Lucy’s Christmas Miracle, that was written about Frank’s loyal dog, Lucy.

All of this adds up to about 800 pages of compelling private detective mystery goodness for a price that is about 60% lower than the price of all of these things added together on Amazon.

But wait, there’s more…not really. That’s about it. If you like what you see, you can check them out HERE.

Here is a synopsis of each item, however:

Book 1 – Frankly Speaking

A 16 year old girl has disappeared. The police believe she is a runaway. Her parents believe she has been taken and is being held against her will. When the parents enlist the services of Frank Rozzani, a former police officer turned private detective, a series of events begins to unfold that implicates a popular local pastor and the religious stronghold of the ultra-conservative community.

Frank Rozzani, a transplant to Jacksonville, Florida from Syracuse, New York, must find the young girl despite the obstacles launched at him from the local police and others whose interests may be compromised by his investigation. Frank enlists the help of his associate Clifford “Jonesy” Jones to find the girl, uncover the conspiracy, and stay alive. While solving the case, Frank must deal with the demons that drove him from Upstate New York causing him to leave traumatic memories and his children behind.

Praise for Frankly Speaking

“A nicely woven tale with intriguing main characters.”

“Good indie fiction, a compelling suspense thriller”

“Frankly Fantastic”

Book 2 – Let Me Be Frank

A young girl is senselessly murdered. The police believe the murder to be a random homeless casualty until it is discovered that she has ties to Fat Sam and his mysterious past life in The Big Easy.

Join private detective Frank Rozzani, and Clifford “Jonesy” Jones as they travel to historic New Orleans and other areas in the Gulf Coast to search for clues in the girl’s trek to Jacksonville, Florida that will help them uncover evidence implicating those responsible for the murder so they can be brought to justice. They soon discover that things are not as they seem. As the case progresses, the evidence uncovered has ties to the tragic events that drove Frank from his life in Syracuse, New York. Frank realizes that proceeding with the case could change his life, as well as the lives of those around him, forever.

Praise for Let Me Be Frank

“Another great by Don Massenzio”

“Frank and Jonesy are once again doing what they do best”

“Great next installment!”

Book 3 – Frank Incensed

The stakes are high as Private Detective Frank Rozzani races against time to save the love of his life. Will Frank rescue her from the terrible man in the trench coat or will this man end the life of yet another person that Frank is close to? Find out who survives in the new Frank Rozzani Detective Mystery – Frank Incensed.

Praise for Frank Incensed

“I am a new fan of Don Massenzio”

“I loved this book!”

“The further adventures of Frank Rozzani, a good read!”

Bonus Short Story – Lucy’s Christmas Miracle

It’s the Christmas Season and a child is missing. Her parents are frantic. Join Private Detective Frank Rozzani and all of his friends as they search for her in the inclement weather of a cold winter night. It will take a miracle to bring her home safely. Christmas is the time for just such miracles.

Praise for Lucy’s Christmas Miracle

“Wonderful POSITIVE mystery short story by a talented author.”

“A happy little tale.”

“This short holiday story by Don Massenzio is definitely worth a read.”

You can pick up your copy on Amazon by clicking the appropriate link below:

Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada, Amazon Australia, Amazon India,Amazon Spain, Amazon Italy, Amazon France, Amazon Germany, Amazon Brazil,Amazon Japan, Amazon Netherlands, Amazon Mexico

Blood Orange – Based on a Real Tragedy

The story behind my book, Blood Orange, is an interesting one. It came to me when I was talking to a friend of mine from high school, Brian Fogarty. Brian spent 20 years in the US Navy working in the nuclear field.

He had heard about my writing and came to me with the germ of an idea for a terrorism thriller based on an actual historical event that occurred near the city where we both grew up, Syracuse, New York.

In July of 1918, the munitions plant at Split Rock, New York caught fire and exploded killing dozens of people and devastating the spirit of the city for some time to come.

Blood Orange takes this event and expands on it placing a secret military facility under the munitions plant where very early nuclear and radioactivity research was being conducted. Rather than rescue the scientists that were present in the underground facility, the government at the time chose to deny the existence of such a facility and leave the men and women working there to perish. The radioactive material stored there comes into play later in the book.

What I set out to do was to draw a parallel between the devastating effect of the Split Rock explosion on the city with a modern-day terrorist attack on a soft target, The Carrier Dome, a venerable landmark in Syracuse.

It was both enjoyable and challenging to write a book with roots in a historical event. It required a good deal of research. I’ve included some of the actual before and after photos of the Split Rock site to help ground the concept for this book in reality.

This is the 140 foot long TNT building. It was 78 feet wide with 60 foot towers. The fire started in the tower on the right.

After the explosion, the destruction was massive. Many workers were vaporized and maimed.

This monument was put in place to commemorate the event that devastated the city.

If you’re interested in reading more about this and see how it was adapted into a terrorism thriller, you can pick up Blood Orange today.

My Latest Effort

It’s been a successful launch for Frankly, My Dear. I am up to almost 25 reviews on Amazon US and Canada and Good Reads averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Here are some reviews:

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“This series just keeps getting better and better. Frank and Jonesy think they have a case that is pretty clear cut. But all of us know it may not be what it seems. Characters and dialogue flow well. Very good storyline with suspence that makes it hard to put down. I’ve read every book from this series and this is the best to me.”

“The story line draws you in and makes it very difficult to put down. I highly recommend Frankly, My Dear by Don Massenzio.”

“The combination of Frank Rozzani and his longtime friend, Jonesy are always a good read. As they start up their own business together and their lives settle down a bit, it’s nice to read some positive things happen for a change. But for how long? Their “new” first client has gotten himself in a continual mess. Will Rozzani and Jonesy be able to save their clients bacon without cooking their own? Will they solve more than one case?
Enjoy the ride!”

---

The next ‘Frank’ book, which is underway, might the most exciting one yet. It’s going in a bit of a new direction and will be a longer book, but so far, it seems to be a great direction.

On that note, If you’d like to pick up a copy of Frankly, My Dear, you can do so by clicking on the book cover below:

 

Here is a synopsis:

Frank Rozzani, a transplant to Jacksonville, Florida from Syracuse, New York, has left his tragic past as a police officer behind for life as a private detective. Frank and his partner Clifford “Jonesy” Jones work with the local police to solve crimes that are virtually unsolvable.

In Frankly My Dear, the fourth in the Frank Rozzani Detective Series of novels, Frank and Jonesy are at it again and this time the case is one of the most bizarre that they have faced. Their latest client, arrested for domestic abuse, swears that he is the victim of one of the most vengeful women on the face of the earth.

Frank and Jonesy must determine if their client is telling the truth. As they investigate the case, they again pay a personal price for their involvement. Is their client trying to get away with his crime or is his ex-girlfriend continually coming up with new ways to damage him and his reputation?

Follow them as they navigate the twists and turns in this exciting new installment in the series, Frankly My Dear.

Here is the trailer:

https://videopress.com/embed/i8cvKEVo?hd=0&autoPlay=0&permalink=0&loop=0

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A Box of Franks

When you write a series, it’s great when you have enough to create a cool boxed set. I’ve done this with my first three Frank Rozzani detective novels.

It’s a great value. If you buy the three books individually along with the bonus short story, it’s about $8.00 for your Kindle. I’ve bundled these four items together and they’re selling for $4.99.

Amazon Customer Reviews

I’ve started to get some reviews on the overall series.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy to read

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

Never read anything by this author before but will be watching for new releases by him in the future. I recommend it to everyone.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

Loved these books; can’t wait for the next one. 

The first three books can be read standalone, but do have a backstory arc that runs across them and is resolved (maybe) in book 3. They flow together nicely with each one setting up the next.

In addition to the three novels, I’ve included a special short story, Lucy’s Christmas Miracle, that was written about Frank’s loyal dog, Lucy.

All of this adds up to about 800 pages of compelling private detective mystery goodness for a price that is about 60% lower than the price of all of these things added together on Amazon.

But wait, there’s more…not really. That’s about it. If you like what you see, you can check them out HERE.

Here is a synopsis of each item, however:

Book 1 – Frankly Speaking

A 16 year old girl has disappeared. The police believe she is a runaway. Her parents believe she has been taken and is being held against her will. When the parents enlist the services of Frank Rozzani, a former police officer turned private detective, a series of events begins to unfold that implicates a popular local pastor and the religious stronghold of the ultra-conservative community.

Frank Rozzani, a transplant to Jacksonville, Florida from Syracuse, New York, must find the young girl despite the obstacles launched at him from the local police and others whose interests may be compromised by his investigation. Frank enlists the help of his associate Clifford “Jonesy” Jones to find the girl, uncover the conspiracy, and stay alive. While solving the case, Frank must deal with the demons that drove him from Upstate New York causing him to leave traumatic memories and his children behind.

Praise for Frankly Speaking

“A nicely woven tale with intriguing main characters.”

“Good indie fiction, a compelling suspense thriller”

“Frankly Fantastic”

Book 2 – Let Me Be Frank

A young girl is senselessly murdered. The police believe the murder to be a random homeless casualty until it is discovered that she has ties to Fat Sam and his mysterious past life in The Big Easy.

Join private detective Frank Rozzani, and Clifford “Jonesy” Jones as they travel to historic New Orleans and other areas in the Gulf Coast to search for clues in the girl’s trek to Jacksonville, Florida that will help them uncover evidence implicating those responsible for the murder so they can be brought to justice. They soon discover that things are not as they seem. As the case progresses, the evidence uncovered has ties to the tragic events that drove Frank from his life in Syracuse, New York. Frank realizes that proceeding with the case could change his life, as well as the lives of those around him, forever.

Praise for Let Me Be Frank

“Another great by Don Massenzio”

“Frank and Jonesy are once again doing what they do best”

“Great next installment!”

Book 3 – Frank Incensed

The stakes are high as Private Detective Frank Rozzani races against time to save the love of his life. Will Frank rescue her from the terrible man in the trench coat or will this man end the life of yet another person that Frank is close to? Find out who survives in the new Frank Rozzani Detective Mystery – Frank Incensed.

Praise for Frank Incensed

“I am a new fan of Don Massenzio”

“I loved this book!”

“The further adventures of Frank Rozzani, a good read!”

Bonus Short Story – Lucy’s Christmas Miracle

It’s the Christmas Season and a child is missing. Her parents are frantic. Join Private Detective Frank Rozzani and all of his friends as they search for her in the inclement weather of a cold winter night. It will take a miracle to bring her home safely. Christmas is the time for just such miracles.

Praise for Lucy’s Christmas Miracle

“Wonderful POSITIVE mystery short story by a talented author.”

“A happy little tale.”

“This short holiday story by Don Massenzio is definitely worth a read.”

You can pick up your copy on Amazon by clicking the appropriate link below:

Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada, Amazon Australia, Amazon India, Amazon Spain, Amazon Italy, Amazon France, Amazon Germany, Amazon Brazil, Amazon Japan, Amazon Netherlands, Amazon Mexico

The Real Tragedy Behind Blood Orange

The story behind my book, Blood Orange, is an interesting one. It came to me when I was talking to a friend of mine from high school, Brian Fogarty. Brian spent 20 years in the US Navy working in the nuclear field.

He had heard about my writing and came to me with the germ of an idea for a terrorism thriller based on an actual historical event that occurred near the city where we both grew up, Syracuse, New York.

In July of 1918, the munitions plant at Split Rock, New York caught fire and exploded killing dozens of people and devastating the spirit of the city for some time to come.

Blood Orange takes this event and expands on it placing a secret military facility under the munitions plant where very early nuclear and radioactivity research was being conducted. Rather than rescue the scientists that were present in the underground facility, the government at the time chose to deny the existence of such a facility and leave the men and women working there to perish. The radioactive material stored there comes into play later in the book.

What I set out to do was to draw a parallel between the devastating effect of the Split Rock explosion on the city with a modern-day terrorist attack on a soft target, The Carrier Dome, a venerable landmark in Syracuse.

It was both enjoyable and challenging to write a book with roots in a historical event. It required a good deal of research. I’ve included some of the actual before and after photos of the Split Rock site to help ground the concept for this book in reality.

This is the 140 foot long TNT building. It was 78 feet wide with 60 foot towers. The fire started in the tower on the right.

After the explosion, the destruction was massive. Many workers were vaporized and maimed.

This monument was put in place to commemorate the event that devastated the city.

If you’re interested in reading more about this and see how it was adapted into a terrorism thriller, you can pick up Blood Orange today.

Frankly Exciting

It’s been a successful launch for Frankly, My Dear. I am up to almost 25 reviews on Amazon US and Canada and Good Reads averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Here are some reviews:

---

“This series just keeps getting better and better. Frank and Jonesy think they have a case that is pretty clear cut. But all of us know it may not be what it seems. Characters and dialogue flow well. Very good storyline with suspence that makes it hard to put down. I’ve read every book from this series and this is the best to me.”

“The story line draws you in and makes it very difficult to put down. I highly recommend Frankly, My Dear by Don Massenzio.”

“The combination of Frank Rozzani and his longtime friend, Jonesy are always a good read. As they start up their own business together and their lives settle down a bit, it’s nice to read some positive things happen for a change. But for how long? Their “new” first client has gotten himself in a continual mess. Will Rozzani and Jonesy be able to save their clients bacon without cooking their own? Will they solve more than one case?
Enjoy the ride!”

---

The next ‘Frank’ book, which is underway, might the most exciting one yet. It’s going in a bit of a new direction and will be a longer book, but so far, it seems to be a great venture.

On that note, If you’d like to pick up a copy of Frankly, My Dear, you can do so by clicking on the book cover below:

 

Here is a synopsis:

Frank Rozzani, a transplant to Jacksonville, Florida from Syracuse, New York, has left his tragic past as a police officer behind for life as a private detective. Frank and his partner Clifford “Jonesy” Jones work with the local police to solve crimes that are virtually unsolvable.

In Frankly My Dear, the fourth in the Frank Rozzani Detective Series of novels, Frank and Jonesy are at it again and this time the case is one of the most bizarre that they have faced. Their latest client, arrested for domestic abuse, swears that he is the victim of one of the most vengeful women on the face of the earth.

Frank and Jonesy must determine if their client is telling the truth. As they investigate the case, they again pay a personal price for their involvement. Is their client trying to get away with his crime or is his ex-girlfriend continually coming up with new ways to damage him and his reputation?

Follow them as they navigate the twists and turns in this exciting new installment in the series, Frankly My Dear.

Here is the trailer:

https://videopress.com/embed/i8cvKEVo?hd=0&autoPlay=0&permalink=0&loop=0