Description
<p>(Book 1)<br />Betrayed by the woman he loved and on the verge of destitution, artist Jonathan Martinez channels his anguish and rage into what will become his greatest masterpiece—Passion and Betrayal. The painting, critically acclaimed, ushers him into the world of fine art and allows him to realize his dreams. Stepping out of the shadows, he transforms into Phillipe, a wealthy artist and sought-after bachelor who enjoys an extravagant lifestyle—including his pick of any woman he desires.<br /><br />But when Phillipe least expects, the woman who almost destroyed him returns on the arm of his agent. Despite his anger, she awakens the part of his soul he entombed long ago. The part of him that can never forget her, no matter how deeply he buries himself in his art.<br /><br />With everything he's accomplished at stake, can Phillipe overpower the demons that haunt him and learn to love again? Or will his heart remain a shattered work of art that can never be restored?</p>
Story Behind The Book
A section of downtown Ironton, N.J, is blown up. It is the first step in a series of events that leads Detective Frank Nagler to the Dragony, an ancient and sinister group whose founding traces back the early days of the city. He must answer the question: What really happened on that 2006 night at Dubin Place and why is it all coming back fifteen years later?
Reviews
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3TE5RX2CUL47R/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0BCNYYG4N"><em>5.0 out of 5 stars</em></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3TE5RX2CUL47R/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0BCNYYG4N"><strong> Exceptionally Well Written Book!</strong></a></p>
<p>Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022</p>
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<p>A very well written and highly engaging book that sucked me in right away. The author masterfully crafted a fast paced and very realistic crime story. If you are into crime drama or mysteries, this book is a must! Well done...well done indeed!</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1NIJYZ8HZUX92/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0BCNYYG4N"><em>5.0 out of 5 stars</em></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1NIJYZ8HZUX92/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0BCNYYG4N"><strong> A detective broken by trauma. A city brought to its knees. How will they rise from the ashes?</strong></a></p>
<p>Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022</p>
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<p>After the city of Ironton is brought to its knees by a devastating explosion, Detective Frank Nagler must put aside his recovery and return to serve the city in its time of need. Broken by the trauma of witnessing the murder of his friends, Nagler struggles to keep his mind sharp as he searches for clues. Only by piecing together findings that are at once unrelated and yet intimately connected can Nagler save Ironton.<br /><br />
Daigle does it again. Don’t miss this fifth book in the Frank Nagler Mysteries -- it’s the best one yet. The story will keep you turning the pages long into the night.</p>