FAST TIMES, BIG CITY
by Shelly Frome
April 15 – May 10, 2024 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
Like most people, Bud Palmer felt this was just another day.
Though the era was drawing to a close, he assumed his life as a sports columnist in the subtropics, in keeping with the benign fifties itself, would go on as predictable as ever.
But that particular autumn morning he was thrust into a caper that was totally beyond him, forced him to leave Miami and take the train to Manhattan, and suddenly found everything in this restless “Big Apple” was up for grabs at a dicey turning point.
Book Details:
Genre: Crime Fiction
Published by: BQB Publishing
Publication Date: February 27, 2024
Number of Pages: 250
ISBN: 9798886330267
Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads
Read an excerpt:
Getting as overtired as can be, he opted for the radio once again and the show tunes station. Within minutes another song from West Side Story came filtering into his room. This time the star-crossed lovers put the images on the poster to words, yearning for “a special place,” claiming if they held on tight they could take each other there. Somehow, some day, somewhere.
Even after he switched the radio off, the sweet melody and yearning lyrics stayed with him. But soon faded and dovetailed into the dread of what might await him under these pressing circumstances. He finally let go of it all and sank into a fitful sleep.
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Excerpt from Fast Times, Big City by Shelly Frome. Copyright 2024 by Shelly Frome. Reproduced with permission from Shelly Frome. All rights reserved.
Author Bio:
Shelly Frome is a member of Mystery Writers of America, a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at UConn, a former professional actor, and a writer of crime novels and books on theater and film. He also is a features writer for Gannett Publications. His fiction includes Sun Dance for Andy Horn, Lilac Moon, Twilight of the Drifter, Tinseltown Riff, Murder Run, Moon Games, The Secluded Village Murders, Miranda and the D-Day Caper and Shadow of the Gypsy. Among his works of non-fiction are The Actors Studio: A History, a guide to playwriting and one on screenwriting. Fast Times, Big City is his latest foray into the world of crime and the amateur sleuth. He lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
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Tour Participant Reviews:
‘”Fast Times, Big City” by Shelly Frome is a captivating crime fiction novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It follows Bud Palmer, a sports columnist, as he gets caught up in a crazy caper that takes him from Miami to Manhattan. The fast-paced plot and unpredictable twists make this a must-read! Check it out at – ‘
~ Books, Ramblings, and Tea
‘”Fast Times, Big City” by Shelly Frome was a thrilling ride! Who would have thought a sports columnist from Miami would get caught up in a big city caper in Manhattan? This crime fiction novel really kept me on the edge of my seat. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a gripping read! Find out more at – ‘
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‘ Hold onto your hats, folks! FAST TIMES, BIG CITY by Shelly Frome is a wild ride you won’t want to miss! Join sports columnist Bud Palmer as he’s thrown into a thrilling caper that takes him from the subtropics to the restless “Big Apple” Get ready for a dicey turning point in this gripping crime fiction novel! ‘
~ Archaeolibrarian – I Dig Good Books!
‘Check out “FAST TIMES, BIG CITY” by Shelly Frome for an exhilarating crime fiction read! Bud Palmer’s life takes a wild turn, leaving Miami for the chaos of Manhattan in the 1950s. Get ready for a thrilling ride as everything becomes up for grabs in this restless “Big Apple”!’
~ Hott Books
‘Check out “FAST TIMES, BIG CITY” by Shelly Frome! This gripping crime fiction novel will have you on the edge of your seat as sports columnist Bud Palmer’s life takes an unexpected turn. From the sunny subtropics to the bustling streets of Manhattan, this fast-paced story is a wild ride from start to finish. Get ready for a dicey adventure in the “Big Apple”! ‘
~ Celticlady’s Reviews
‘Frome’s writing style is very descriptive and well put together. His details of the streets of NYC in the 50’s seem to be well researched and thought out. This book will get your heart racing as the anticipation builds up and you wait to see what happens! A book I would highly recommend.’
~ Pat Fayo reviews
‘I love stories from the past and this one was set in one of my absolute favorite time frames in history, the 1950’s! The author did a great job in writing the scenes for this book and you can tell that they either knew the time frame personally or did their research while writing the book. I think mystery readers will get a kick out of reading this mystery set in the 1950’s!’
~ Country Mamas With Kids
‘Frome immerses his readers into the culture of 1950s New York and broader to political events in Ireland and Cuba. It was fun to read about television shows and movies of the era. Frome is a master at creating the setting with wonderful descriptions of places.’
~ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader
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Book Formats: ePub, Print
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More: According to the author Fast Times, Big City does not include: Excessive Strong Language, Graphic Violence, Explicit Sexual Scenes, or Rape. However, readers may encounter content that is considered to be another trigger situation. Generally the content is considered to be: Clean (mild language no more than a mild swear or two, no sex, mild innuendo) content. At this time, PICT staff have not yet read this book and cannot give additional information.
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