Former Metropolitan Police Department detective David Swinson joined Kojo Nnamdi at NPR on March 7, 2019 to talk about his new crime novel, “Trigger,” – a story of a former M-P-D officer and his discovery of a police shooting involving his best friend and former colleague.
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“In the final mystery in his trilogy starring Frank Marr, Swinson continues to situate his drama on the seedy streets of Washington, D.C., with his functioning addict private eye now in recovery. With ripped-from-the-headlines intensity, Swinson has Marr investigating his former partner’s possible involvement in …
Read MoreCelebrate TRIGGER book launch in Arlington
One More Page Books & More, 2200 N Westmoreland St, Arlington, Virginia | February 21, 2019 at 7 PM … Join David Swinson at One More Page Books & More in Arlington, VA for the book launch of TRIGGER, the third book in the acclaimed …
Read MoreCelebrate TRIGGER Book Launch in NY
The Mysterious Bookshop, 58 Warren St, New York, New York | February 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM … Join David Swinson for the book launch of TRIGGER, the third book in the acclaimed Frank Marr series. Swinson will be joined in conversation with Wallace Stroby, author …
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“David Swinson’s Frank Marr has become one of my favorite private eyes. A functioning drug addict with a lot of dysfunctional relationships, he is just as likely to go looking for a fix before a suspect. In Trigger, reported to be the end of the Frank …
Read MoreRipped from today’s headlines
“The inciting incident of TRIGGER, David Swinson’s third novel featuring ex-cop-turned-private investigator Frank Marr, is, as they say on television, “ripped from today’s headlines.” Frank’s ex-partner and best friend, Al Luna, has been involved in a shooting that leaves a young black man dead. Al …
Read MoreAuthors speak at Rockville Library event
Rockville Memorial Library, Rockville, MD | Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at 2 pm … Meet mystery authors Con Lehane and David Swinson at the Rockville Memorial Library. Lehane is the author of Murder at the 42nd Street Library and Murder in the Manuscript Room. David …
Read MoreMeet the Author Night and Book Fair
The University Club of Washington DC | Wed. Nov. 29, 2017 5:30pm – 8pm … Don’t miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with David Swinson and over 60 authors at The University Club of Washington DC 28th Annual Meet the Author Night and Book …
Read MoreAuthor David Swinson with Tom Power at q studios
Toronto, Ont. | October 17, 2017 … Listen to Tom Power talk with David Swinson about his latest novel, Crime Song. Swinson also shares details about his fascinating career as a concert promoter and DC cop and how those experiences led to him becoming a …
Read MoreHard-Boiled Thrills: 2017’s Best Crime Fiction
The Village Voice names Crime Song as one of the top five best crime and mystery novels of 2017. “Talk about earning your crime-writing bona fides. David Swinson has accumulated some hard-earned mean streets wisdom. A former punk rock promoter, indie film producer, and decorated …
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