Don Massenzio

Don Massenzio is the author of Frankly Speaking - A Frank Rozzani Detective novel and the follow-up, Let Me Be Frank. He has also written several short stories.

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Free detective mystery novella Before Frankly Speaking by Don Massenzio, the Frank Rozzani origin story.

Free Detective Mystery Novella: Discover How Frank Rozzani’s Story Began

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The Lantern Oath Is Now Available

The Lantern Oath Is Now Available Some secrets were never meant to stay buried. Buy Now The Lantern Oath Is Now Available The wait is over. After months of writing, revising, editing, designing, and preparing for release day, The Lantern Oath is officially available beginning today. This story has been an incredible journey from the

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Tomorrow, The Lantern Oath Arrives

Tomorrow, The Lantern Oath Arrives Some secrets were never meant to stay buried. Pre-Order before Release Tomorrow Is The Day! Tomorrow, after months of writing, revising, editing, designing, planning, and preparing, The Lantern Oath finally releases into the world. That’s always a strange feeling as a writer. For a long time, a story exists only

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Stack of atmospheric small-town mystery thrillers including psychological suspense and detective fiction

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