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Author Tony Piazza Appearance!

March 10, 2018 By tonypiazza Leave a Comment

Tony Piazza, author of six mystery bestsellers, including,”Anything Short of Murder,” “A Murder Amongst Angels,” “Murder is Such Sweet Revenge,” and his latest, “Murder Will Out,”  will be making a personal appearance at a local Author Book Fair (details below). Hope to see you there.

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Filed Under: Events Tagged With: A Murder Amongst Angels, Anything Short of Murder, Author Tony Piazza, Book Fair, Murder Will Out

Romick Signs for Book #3 Tom Logan Series!

July 21, 2015 By tonypiazza 2 Comments

GREAT NEWS for Audio fans! James Romick has just signed on to do TOM LOGAN #3; “Murder is Such Sweet Revenge.” If you haven’t heard James, and his fine acting skills which brings characters to life, you’ll soon have three choices to do so: “Anything Short of Murder” available now on Audible, Amazon, and i-tunes; “A Murder Amongst Angels” coming soon (I’m listening to it now…reviewing it…it’s a treat); and now: “Murder is Such Sweet Revenge.” If you’re not part of the Tom Logan phenomenon…here’s your chance: Audio, print, and e-book!

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Filed Under: Media Appearances Tagged With: A Murder Amongst Angels, Amazon, Anything Short of Murder, Audible, audio book, I-tunes, James Romick, Murder is Such Sweet Revenge, Tony Piazza

Tom Logan Speaks!

July 1, 2015 By tonypiazza 2 Comments

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WANT TO LISTEN TO A GREAT MYSTERY TONIGHT?

 

“Anything Short of Murder” read by Broadway actor James Romick has been released on Audible. In the days to come it will be available on Amazon and i-tunes.

IF IT’S ANYTHING SHORT OF MURDER, LOGAN’S INTERESTED!

The minute the dame walked up to Logan, he smelt trouble. A real looker, with tons of money and a daddy who liked to spoil her. She asked him to investigate a threatening note whose message was clear, keep your mouth shut or die. The first day on the job its fatal warning comes true, and the woman is murdered, or so it seems. Very shortly he discovers that it wasn’t the woman at all, but someone who looked very much like her .Twists and turns abound as Logan’s investigation leads him through a labyrinth of blackmail, mobs, and of course murder!

Anything Short of Murder is a mystery written in the style of the pulp detective thrillers of the 1930s. It follows the investigation of a former LAPD cop who sets up shop in Hollywood during its golden era, when movies began to talk and studio heads were kings.

Link to a sample of the audio book:

http://www.audible.com/search/ref=a_mn_mt_ano_tseft__galileo?advsearchKeywords=Tony+Piazza&x=14&y=17

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Tony Piazza is a mystery writer, film historian, and veteran storyteller renowned for his passion for writing and movies. He is the author of three mystery novels and a non-fiction work. Actor and stand-in for movies and television, Piazza has appeared in such notable films as Magnum Force and The Streets of San Francisco. From Clint Eastwood to Steve McQueen, Piazza’s stories read like a who’s who of Hollywood. He is also a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and SLO Nightwriters.

 

ABOUT THE PERFORMER

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Born in Warren, Ohio, Jim earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University. While attending college, he appeared in numerous university productions as well as on stage at the Youngstown Playhouse.

Some of the many roles Jim has taken on include that of the title character in Lil Abner (his first high school production); Jesus in Godspell; Curley, Will Parker and Judge Fry inOklahoma!; Edward Rutledge and Thomas Jefferson in 1776; Lancelot in Camelot; Lt. Cable in South Pacific; El Gallo in The Fantastiks and Perchick in Fiddler on the Roof. He has performed in various productions for regional, stock and dinner theatres.

The most prominent aspect of Jim’s career thus far has been his Broadway debut in February of 1990. He joined the New York cast of The Phantom of the Opera as a swing/understudy and has since performed the roles of The Phantom, Raoul, Andre, Firmin and the rest of the male ensemble.

As a swing, Jim must be prepared to take on any character at any given moment, often with little or no advance notice. He steps into whatever character necessary without hesitation and has continued to be an integral part of the cast, delighting audiences in New York City.

Jim has been seen as The Phantom in the ‘I Love New York Theatre’ commercial, filmed in Times Square on September 28, 2001, as well as on the Rosie O’Donnell Show finale. He has also performed at Giants Stadium as part of the half time entertainment.

 

Filed Under: Film and Television Tagged With: Anything Short of Murder, Classic Hollywood, Detective books, Hard-boiled detective mysteries, Hollywood, Hollywood mysteries, James Romick, Los Angeles, The Phantom of the Opera, Tom Logan, Tony Piazza

First Novel Goes Audio Book!

May 26, 2015 By tonypiazza Leave a Comment

 

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: “Anything Short of Murder” is being produced in NY as an audio book. James Romick will narrate the first book in the Tom Logan mystery series. Mr. Romick has been a professional stage actor for over thirty-five years- twenty-two and a half on Broadway, and is in my estimation the perfect voice for P.I., Tom Logan. Among his many impressive accomplishments, Mr. Romick also has the distinction of performing in the original Broadway production of “The Phantom of the Opera.” Hope you’ll check the audio book out when it’s released on Audible, Amazon, and I-tunes in the near future.

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James Romick

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Tony Piazza is author of the 1930s Hollywood murder mystery novel, “Anything Short of Murder,” which had its roots on the TCM fan website. His second novel, “The Curse of the Crimson Dragon” was next released early 2012, and in July of 2013, his latest Tom Logan Mystery, “A Murder Amongst Angels” was published and is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. A new Tom Logan novel has been completed and is scheduled to be released in 2015. He was an actor/extra during the 1970s and worked with such legends as Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Karl Malden.  His non-fiction e-book “Bullitt Points” is an in depth look at the making of “Bullitt” from a person who was there. Look for it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites,  or at the link posted below. All profits go to the Boys Republic charity: www.bullittpoints.com.

Tony Piazza is a member of three prestigious writer’s organizations: Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and the SLO NightWriters.

My earlier bestselling novels, “The Curse of the Crimson Dragon” and “Anything Short of Murder” now joins “A Murder Amongst Angels” on Amazon’s Kindle at a new, low price of $2.99. Now you can have hours of adventure, thrills, mystery, and romance for the price of a cup of coffee- and just as stimulating! Look for it on Amazon. Print versions have also been reduced.

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Also: The new Tom Logan mystery thriller, A Murder Amongst Angels is discounted for e-book . 

Find them all on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever fine books are sold. Also available for $2.99 on Kindle.

 

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Filed Under: Media Appearances Tagged With: Amazon, Anything Short of Murder, Audible, audio book, Bestselling mystery, hard-boiled detective, I-tunes, James Romick, mystery, noir, The Phantom of the Opera, Tom Logan, Tony Piazza

Bestselling Mystery at Bargain Price- $1.99

November 10, 2014 By tonypiazza Leave a Comment

ON SALE- LIMITED TIME.  The bestselling novel that started it all is now available on Amazon for Kindle at the incredible price of just $1.99 !

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HERE’S A TASTE from Chapter 1.
“I was getting a quick bite at one of those high profile delis on
Hollywood boulevard; you know, one of those places
reputed to cater to the stars. Of course, the only star I ever saw
go into this joint was usually attached to the uniform of a beat
cop. Anyhow, I was biting into my pastrami, sitting in my usual
spot at the counter, when a rather slinky blonde cozies up to my
side and whispers something rather encouraging in my ear. It
isn’t what you think, but something equally tempting; she
offered me fifty dollars in cash. A commodity I have recently
been short of. I responded, “Lady, if it’s anything short of murder,
I might be interested.”

REVIEW:
Anything Short of Murder is a great book! It reminds me of the great hard-boiled detective novels of the first half of the twentieth century… and reads like it too! Tom Logan is a private investigator who finds himself in the middle of Hollywood (during its illustrious 1930s Golden Age). On the surface level, everything is glamorous and cinematic, until Logan gets deeper and deeper into the corruption and disillusionment of its gritty realism. Anything Short of Murder is a book for any classic film lover, any classic mystery “Whodunit” lover, and any lover of pure fun entertainment! I highly recommend if you want to get thoroughly sucked completely into a book.

Please consider adding it to your Kindle library.

http://www.amazon.com/Anything-Short-Murder-L…/…/ref=sr_1_6…

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Tony Piazza is author of the 1930s Hollywood murder mystery novel, “Anything Short of Murder,” which had its roots on the TCM fan website. His second novel, “The Curse of the Crimson Dragon” was next released early 2012, and in July of this year, his latest Tom Logan Mystery, “A Murder Amongst Angels” was published and is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. He was an actor/extra during the 1970s and worked with such legends as Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Karl Malden.  His non-fiction e-book “Bullitt Points” is an in depth look at the making of “Bullitt” from a person who was there. Look for it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites,  or at the link posted below. All profits go to the Boys Republic charity: www.bullittpoints.com.

My earlier bestselling novels, “The Curse of the Crimson Dragon” and “Anything Short of Murder” now joins “A Murder Amongst Angels” on Amazon’s Kindle at a new, low price of $2.99. Now you can have hours of adventure, thrills, mystery, and romance for the price of a cup of coffee- and just as stimulating! Look for it on Amazon. Print versions have also been reduced.

CofD

 

ASofM

Also: The new Tom Logan mystery thriller, A Murder Amongst Angels . 

Find them all on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever fine books are sold. Also available for $2.99 on Kindle.

 

amongstangelsfront cover 3

Filed Under: Media Appearances Tagged With: Amazon, Anything Short of Murder, Author Tony Piazza, Bestselling mystery, Hard-boiled, hard-boiled detective, Hollywood, Hollywoodland, Kindle mystery, Tom Logan, Tom Logan mysteries, Tony Piazza

Exciting Announcement- A Halloween Treat!

October 1, 2014 By tonypiazza Leave a Comment

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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Please note all my FACEBOOK friends in LA and HOLLYWOOD. The announcement in October’s Abbott and Costello newsletter says it all: Meet Tony Piazza in person at the Alex Theater on Saturday, October 25th at the 2 pm screening of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Tony will have copies of his book on sale at the Abbott & Costello table.

I’m so excited to be part of this event, and to meet the Costello family in person! I found Chris Costello every bit as kind and thoughtful as the stories I heard about her father Lou, who’d built a pool and recreation center for LA’s inner-city kids. Please come out and enjoy what is sure to be a fun and extra special event. Tickets can be purchased through the Alex Theater box office. See ad for further information.

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