“Schofield delivers an amazing story from defending a special breed of clients in a legendary town. ” —Altovise Pelzer Show
“Schofield delivers an amazing story from defending a special breed of clients in a legendary town. ” —Altovise Pelzer Show
Wear flip-flops on this critically acclaimed and heart-stirring journey. Seventy salty years of Atlantic City are exposed in a legal thriller and mystery as an immigrant rises through Mafia ranks, a respected lawyer is charged with gruesome murder, and a strong-willed female prosecutor delivers unwavering justice.
“Grabs you from the first page.” —Book Dealers World
“A spellbinder!” —Tampa Tribune
“Schofield is fun. He's entertaining. A storyteller.” —The Press of Atlantic City
“Thoroughly enjoyed. Really well written.” —Dale Thornberry, Veterans Radio
"A critically acclaimed page turner. . . " —Sanibel Captiva Islander
Frederick Schofield "delivers plots laced with intrigue, romance, and adventure." —Naples Daily News
“Captivating stories!” —Writers Life Magazine
"Schofield's stories mix bits of John Grisham for legal thrills, Mario Puzo for intrigue, and Jackie Collins for passion." —The Brigantine Times
"[Schofield's] life has led to two novels of suspense and intrigue." —The News-Press
“A great tale about our town.” —Pinky Kravits, WOND-AM, Atlantic City
In 2022 the First Edition was priced $199.00 used or $930.00 new on Amazon. It became a collector item after selling through a 20,000 first printing. Today the enhanced Second Edition is a bargain: $14.99 in Print or $7.99 as an eBook.
In it, legal thriller king John Grisham (The Firm) mates with romance genre queen Nora Roberts (The Next Always). Because it’s only a dream—Nora also wraps with mob master Mario Puzo (The Godfather). The child they spawn creates terrific pleasure reading for any beach or comfort zone and is named Frederick Schofield.
A few of us might. Even fewer know the way it really was, the way it could or should have been, and what tomorrows will bring.
For years, I represented more sex workers in the seashore gambling resort than any other lawyer, meaning I defended more hookers than any lawyer in the world. They were not the only souls who sifted through my office door. Perhaps I was a species of champion for both the good and the gutter snipes. Perhaps.
I know and love the town. Dig into my bag of insights and savor 70 heart-stirring years. You'll find them in The Boardwalkers.
Tap the Jukebox to reach our Playlist of music fitting the time and essence of each story moment, delightful Author Commentary, and a Freebie from the Editor-in-Chief. For Chapter 1, entitled "Close Your Eyes," find:
“Close Your Eyes,” by Arthur Prysock, the singer that the New York Times praised in an obituary by noting: "His heavy, deep voice projected a calm, reassuring virility." It was a non-toxic form of masculinity that distinctly captured the heart of ballads, love songs, and the blues for more than 40 years. American Bandstand song and dance master Dick Clark provides an introduction.
But look over your shoulder . . .
and grab this one for pleasure reading now!
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