Zafiro has created a gritty, realistic world out of his own years of experience as a law enforcement officer. In "Under a Raging Moon", as serial gunman is plaguing River City, Washington, and becoming progressively more dangerous and violent. The police are eager to stop him, but internal politics and fate hamper the investigation and capture. And, the police officers themselves are dealing with their own personal demons and crises, which adds both tension and humanity to the mix. This intriguing, exciting and compelling read is sure to keep you turning pages.
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Frank became a police officer in 1993 and is currently a captain. He has written and taught courses at the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, written several college courses in police subject matter and co-authored "A Street Officer's Guide to Report Writing."
Many of his stories take place in the fictional River City, a mid-sized city in Eastern Washington, with recurring characters. The first River City novel, "Under A Raging Moon," was originally published in 2006. The second, "Heroes Often Fail," in 2007. The third, "Beneath a Weeping Sky," in 2010. The fourth installment, "And Every Man Has to Die," was published in Spring 2011.
Over fifty of his short stories have been published in twelve different anthologies, as well as print and online magazines. His story "Good Shepherd" was a finalist for the 2006 Derringer Award. In 2007, his story "The Worst Door" was a finalist for this same award. Most recently, his story "Dead Even" was a finalist for the 2009 Derringer Award. These short stories are gathered together in three River City collections: "Dead Even", "No Good Deed", and "The Cleaner."
In addition to writing, Frank is an avid hockey player and a tortured guitarist. His wife, Kristi, is about the only person who will watch him do either activity.
You can keep up with him at http://frankzafiro.com or his blog at http://frankzafiro.blogspot.com. He also writes under his given name and you can check that out at his main website: http://frankscalise.com as well as his blog: http://frankscalise.blogspot.com
Many of his stories take place in the fictional River City, a mid-sized city in Eastern Washington, with recurring characters. The first River City novel, "Under A Raging Moon," was originally published in 2006. The second, "Heroes Often Fail," in 2007. The third, "Beneath a Weeping Sky," in 2010. The fourth installment, "And Every Man Has to Die," was published in Spring 2011.
Over fifty of his short stories have been published in twelve different anthologies, as well as print and online magazines. His story "Good Shepherd" was a finalist for the 2006 Derringer Award. In 2007, his story "The Worst Door" was a finalist for this same award. Most recently, his story "Dead Even" was a finalist for the 2009 Derringer Award. These short stories are gathered together in three River City collections: "Dead Even", "No Good Deed", and "The Cleaner."
In addition to writing, Frank is an avid hockey player and a tortured guitarist. His wife, Kristi, is about the only person who will watch him do either activity.
You can keep up with him at http://frankzafiro.com or his blog at http://frankzafiro.blogspot.com. He also writes under his given name and you can check that out at his main website: http://frankscalise.com as well as his blog: http://frankscalise.blogspot.com
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Walking the beat in "Under A Raging Moon",
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It's the fall of 1994 as this novel set in the city of River City, Washington opens. A gunman is robbing convenience stores all over the city. Nicknamed "Scarface" for the obvious scar down the left side of his face, he has just struck again.Fourteen year veteran officer Thomas Chisolm who is also the current field training officer for rookie Maurice Payne is near the scene. They respond as do other units while the suspect flees through a dark construction yard. Ultimately, the suspect gets away but not before managing to wound Payne. As Chisolm notes, "He couldn't stop wondering how much worse it was going to get." (Page 13) For the men and woman of the River City Police Department it is going to get a lot worse. In addition, to what goes on in their personal lives, things on the job are going to get worse. As the days and shifts pass, "Scarface" continues a rampage that quickly draws increasing media scrutiny. Add in internal political pressures and the everyday stress of the job, it isn't surprising that while some thrive, others collapse under the weight. The result is a riveting 299 page read from start to finish. Author Frank Zafiro paints a broad canvas depicting a number of character lives both in terms of the police and the criminals. In so doing, it becomes clear early on that the author's personal knowledge is clear and relevant to his novel and not gained from watching television. By using so many characters and their stories, which are so intertwined in most cases, the author is able to depict not just life on the job but the toll it takes the personal life of the characters That added character development does not hamper the story line. While the main story line is the hunt for the notorious "Scarface" numerous secondary storylines are created and not all are completed in this novel. A sequel is clearly planned, not only by way of the novel itself but by inclusion of the first chapter of the sequel at the end of this book. This is a fast paced riveting novel and one that tries to bring the complexity of police life home to the reader. With rich complex characters, a powerful plot line, numerous secondary storylines and strong writing, the book succeeds on all levels. The result is a good read and the sequel can't come out soon enough. Kevin R. Tipple (copyright) 2006
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Kudos for Frank Zafiro's "Under a Raging Moon",
By Katt Dunsmore "Katt" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Under a Raging Moon (Paperback)
In Under a Raging Moon, Frank Zafiro paints a picture of police work and life as it is. The reader can practically smell the gunpowder and fear and can feel the adrenaline pumping. He's breathed life into his characters. Instead of cardboard figures, they are real, his heroes are flesh and blood people that you care about, that you pull for, and that, when the shift is over and the bad guys are put away, you want to meet up with and hang out with. I literally could not put it down, and read it in one sitting. I recommend Mr. Zafiro's works to anyone who loves police drama.
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It is a good read I don't mind the money I spent on this as it wasn't a total waste of time.There is just that special bit of magic missing to stretched and lost in speed towards the end.
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