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About gregmessel

I've written six novels and am working on a seventh. My first three novels were "Expiation," "Sunbreaks" and "The Illusion of Certainty." I'm now working on a series of mysteries set in San Francisco in the 1950s. In 2008, I retired from corporate life and so I can spend more time writing. I spent over ten years in the newspaper business. I now live on Puget Sound in Edmonds, Washington, just north of downtown Seattle.

Who Would Be The Dream Cast For “San Francisco Secrets?”

Posted on July 27, 2013 by gregmessel

Sam Slater Sam is the male protagonist in the “San Francisco Secrets.” Sam is a former San Francisco Seals baseball player turned private eye.  Sam is a tough guy and was a war hero in World War II fighting on … Continue reading →

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“Fog City Strangler” Coming This Winter–More Sam Slater Books On The Way

Posted on July 15, 2013 by gregmessel

After the publishing of “San Francisco Secrets” I have been frequently asked if there are going to be more books in the series following the exploits of private eye Sam Slater and Amelia Ryan. The answer is yes–at least two … Continue reading →

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“Last of the Seals” & “Deadly Plunge” Are Gold Medal Winners in Book Awards

Posted on June 29, 2013 by gregmessel

At an awards ceremony which originated in Los Angeles last week my novels “Last of the Seals” and “Deadly Plunge” were honored by Wise Bear Digital books. “Last of the Seals” was named the best sleuth book of 2013 and … Continue reading →

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“San Francisco Secrets” “Heart Pounding, Page Turning Suspense Ride”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by gregmessel

Here’s an early look at my new novel “San Francisco Secrets” from publishingguru.com Mystery Noir at Its Finest Author Greg Messel brings readers another spectacular mystery novel to sink their teeth into with San Francisco Secrets, the third installment of … Continue reading →

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“San Francisco Secrets” Now Available for Kindle $2.99

Posted on April 23, 2013 by gregmessel

“San Francisco Secrets”, the exciting follow up novel to “Last of the Seals” and “Deadly Plunge” is now available on Amazon. “San Francisco Secrets” is a stand alone novel but it continues the adventures of Sam Slater and Amelia Ryan … Continue reading →

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See The Book Trailer For My New Novel “San Francisco Secrets”

Posted on April 4, 2013 by gregmessel

“San Francisco Secrets” is the third novel in the series of mysteries set in San Francisco in the 1950s. Noted novelist and newspaper editor Edgar Watson Howe once said. “A man who can keep a secret may be wise but … Continue reading →

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New Novel “San Francisco Secrets” Coming Soon. See Three Chapter Preview.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by gregmessel

My sixth novel and the third in the Sam Slater mystery series, “San Francisco Secrets” is now in pre-production. Watch for it’s debut at the end of April. Here is a synopsis of “San Francisco Secrets”– Noted novelist and newspaper … Continue reading →

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Watch My Interview With TJ & Quinn About “Deadly Plunge” & “Last of the Seals” & The New Digital Book World

Posted on January 28, 2013 by gregmessel
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What’s the Dream Cast for a “Deadly Plunge” Movie?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by gregmessel

If the “Deadly Plunge” were made into a movie here is my idea about a dream cast. Sam Slater Sam is the male protagonist in the “Last of the Seals.” Sam is a San Francisco Seals baseball player as the … Continue reading →

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See New Trailer For “Deadly Plunge”–the follow up to “Last of the Seals”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by gregmessel

See the new trailer for “Deadly Plunge” which debuted on You Tube today. Buy Deadly Plunge for $14.99 for softcover and $2.99 for Kindle, IPad and Nook. Mystery and romance in 1958 San Francisco

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