Shadow of the Gypsy - by Shelly Frome (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Josh Bartlett had changed his name, holed up as a small-town features writer in the Blue Ridge. Only a few weeks more and he'd begin anew, return to the hills of Connecticut and Molly and, at long last, live a normal life.

After all, it was a matter of record that Zharko had been deported well over a year ago. The shadowy form Josh had glimpsed at the lake was only that --- a hazy shadow. It stood to reason his old nemesis was still ensconced overseas well out of the way.

Surely he wouldn't travel thousands of miles to track Josh down. Not now, not after all this.

Review Quotes

Miranda and the D-Day Caper:

"Miranda and the D-Day Caper was an action-packed, fun, and fast-paced novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat with excitement. I absolutely loved the writing school of Shelly Frome, and the manner to which this novel has such as "old school" vibe with a trendy underlying plotline, you will find yourself not wanting to be torn away from Miranda and the D-Day Caper. If you are ready for the fun adventure that will take you on a historical and exciting adventure, be sure to not miss out on this one! I am most certainly looking forward to more from this very talented author." --Amy Koller

Shadow of the Gypsy:

"I really like what you've done with this, Shelly. Josh, the central character, has an engrossing sense of urgency in this suspenseful tale." --Beth Terrell, Mystery Writers of America

"Whoo-boy, what a read! I have read a couple of Shelly Frome's books before, so I knew I was in for a whirlwind when I started this one and I was not disappointed. Frome's style of story telling is exactly the type of thing that I enjoy --- fast-paced, quick, witty dialog and smart characters who can actually manage to get themselves out of their own predicaments. I absolutely adored the other books of his that I read and this one was no exception. I've read the previous Miranda Davis book before this one, but it was a while ago and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to remember the character or the setting very well. Of course, I should never have doubted, Frome's writing brought it all back instantly." --Teddy Rose reviews

About the Author

Shelly Frome is a member of Mystery Writers of America, a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at UConn, a former professional actor, and an award-winning writer of crime novels. Among his recent international gold awards are Miranda and the D-Day Caper; and Shadow of the Gypsy. His works of non-fiction include The Actors Studio, a guide to playwriting and one on screenwriting. Fast Times, Big City is his latest foray into the world of mystery and the amateur sleuth.

He lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina.