First Novel by 79-Year Old Bob Frey is Classic
Mystery Getting Pretty Good Reviews
Says ability to produce a 265-page novel is positive
proof than older citizens have something to contribute
May
20, 2009 - Bob Frey, a former ad agency copywriter and freelance writer
has published his first novel, The DVD Murders, at the age of 79.
A crime-fiction mystery, it features a gay detective and takes place in
Los Angeles where Frey previously lived and worked. Asked what took him
so long, Frey stated, “I don’t know. I have written other books, or at
least started them, but this was the first time I was able to put it all
together. Persistence paid off, I guess.”
In The DVD Murders, someone is killing the
A-list actors of Hollywood and leaving a defaced DVD of one of their
films at the crime scene.
The story follows the detective, Frank Callahan,
and his fellow Irish Catholic sidekick, Barry, as they chase the elusive
DVD killer around the streets of Hollywood, through Six Flags Magic
Mountain and other LA landmarks and culminates in an exciting climax
reminiscent of Hollywood’s legendary gangster film, White Heat.
Loaded with classic film references, the gay
element of this mystery gives the novel a unique twist and adds some
humor and insight, the author says.
Reviews of the novel have been largely positive,
according to a news release on the book.
Kaye Trout in The Midwest Book Review
stated, “I enjoyed The DVD Murders very much,” and “I would
recommend this book on many levels.”
MyShelf called “The DVD Murders “an
excellent police procedural with its step by step account of the
detective’s investigation.”
H. L. Cherryholmes, author of A Slight Touch,
said “Bob Frey has written a memorable character by defying stereotypes
in creating a whole character who’s neither sinner nor saint.”
New Mystery Reader Magazine reported, “I’d
be happy to see Bob Frey’s next book featuring Frank Callahan, or even a
telemovie with Christopher Meloni playing Frank to Jack Black’s Barry.”
“You know,” Frey said, “when you get to be a
certain age, some people tend to write you off as useless or even a
burden. My hearing isn’t what it used to be. I wear a hearing aid. I get
tired a lot easier than I used to, and my memory, especially my
short-term memory, often lets me down.
“My mind, however, is as sharp as ever and inside I
feel like the same kid that grew up in Philadelphia, a fact young people
may not understand.”
Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA. A street kid who
managed to graduate from high school, he bummed around for several years
in beach towns in New Jersey and the streets of New York City before
joining the Navy.
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Court marshaled for direct disobedience of orders
and sentenced to twenty one days hard labor, he went on to be honorably
discharged, and graduated from Columbia University under the G.I. Bill
of Rights. He was a copywriter for several top Los Angeles advertising
agencies and received several awards for his work.
He says his ability to produce a 265-page novel is positive proof than
older citizens have something to contribute.
His advice to other seniors: “Don’t let others get
you down. Sure, you can’t run a four minute mile or play professional
football, but if you have a book or good story inside you, sit down and
write it. It will not only give you pleasure to do it, but someone may
actually enjoy reading it.”
Also a former actor, Frey has appeared in more than
forty independent films and stage plays. He now lives in Oregon with his
wife, Susan.
The DVD Murders is available at
www.buybooksontheweb.com, www.amazon.com and other online book
stores..
May
20, 2009 - Bob Frey, a former ad agency copywriter and freelance writer
has published his first novel, The DVD Murders, at the age of 79.
A crime-fiction mystery, it features a gay detective and takes place in
Los Angeles where Frey previously lived and worked. Asked what took him
so long, Frey stated, “I don’t know. I have written other books, or at
least started them, but this was the first time I was able to put it all
together. Persistence paid off, I guess.” 
