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Tom Schreck

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Albany NY, The United States

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Tom is the author of "On the Ropes," "TKO,""Out Cold" and "The Vegas Knockout,"all "Duffy Dombrowski Mysteries". His stand alone thriller, "Getting Dunn" was released in 2012.

The Duffy mysteries chronicle the life of a not-so-social social worker, always on the brink of getting fired, who is a bad professional boxer at night and whose best friends are a collection of lovable drunks.

Duffy is part philosopher, part Robin Hood and all heart as he throws himself into helping those who can't help themselves.

Then there's Al--his obstinate basset hound who prefers cheeseburgers, barking at Duffy and naps. But Al seems to show up exactly when it matters.

Often described as a modern day, hipper and less perfect Spenser, Duffy Dombrowski knows the ghe ...more

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I mean I loved HBO’s Taxicab Confessions. I gotta believe that a good percentage of Uberers (if that’s not what they are called, I think they should be.) took on the gig to have their very own, private TCC.[image error]

Sexy backseat trysts, drug deals, Mafia hits, billionaires leaving $50k tips–that’s every night, isn’t it?

Don’t tell me it is Long Island co

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	The Vegas Knockout (Duffy Dombrowski Mystery Book 4) 3.47 avg rating — 193 ratings — published 2012 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	TKO (The Duffy Dombrowski Mysteries, #2) 3.92 avg rating — 106 ratings — published 2008 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Out Cold (The Duffy Dombrowski Mysteries, #3) 4.14 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2009 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ten Count (Duffy Dombrowski Mysteries #5) 4.36 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Duffy To the Rescue by Tom Schreck (Goodreads Author), Ginny Tata-Phillips (Goodreads Author), J.A. Konrath (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 30: by Cedric

Nov 18, 2013 04:19PM

Thank you for accepting my Friend request! Man! I dig your books BIG time, and I dig where you are coming from. I am working on a degree right now. I want to work with children in the system. Foster care, like that.

Well, thank you again, and by the way....Duffy rules!!

All my best to you and yours,
Cedric Nye

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message 29: by Kris

Dec 01, 2011 09:46AM

Thanks for adding this mystery & paranormal author, Tom. Good to connect with you here.

Kris

Kris Neri
Magical Alienation: A Samantha Brennan and Annabelle Haggerty Magical Mystery

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message 28: by Christine

Jul 27, 2009 09:28PM

Hi Tom, stopped by to see what's new on your page. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ

Mariard Volume 2 Glass Pawns by Christine Jones

Join shadow forest authors and help stop illiteracy worldwide.
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message 27: by Cheryl

Feb 22, 2009 08:20PM

Thanks for the add, Tom. I'm not sure if you realize we have met several times of if this was just a coincidence. I do love your books, especially the dog!!
Cheryl

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message 26: by D.A.

Feb 10, 2009 05:49AM

Thanks for adding me. The first chapters of Avenging Autumn and The Wintermen are on my profile now.

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message 25: by Christine

Jan 25, 2009 04:48PM

Greetings from down under Tom. Stopped by to see what’s new with a goodread friend. Have a great day.
Blessings CJ

http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
http://www.cjbooks.net

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message 24: by SassyMama

Jan 08, 2009 01:28PM

Hey, Tom...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...CONGRATS on your novels...and best of luck with all future writings...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...Happy New Year's...and Happy Reading & Writing :-)

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message 23: by Saleh

Dec 23, 2008 12:06PM

Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Qustion In My Profile.

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message 22: by Marini

Dec 04, 2008 05:34PM

hi tom!!
thanks forthe add..
nice to meet u :))

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message 21: by Rosemary

Nov 27, 2008 07:30AM

Happy Thanksgiving, Tom. And thanks for adding me. Your mysteries sound charming. I'll look for them at Houston's Murder by the Book. For the '07 Historical Novel Society conference, I was in your fascinating city of Albany. Looks like you have plenty of inspiration there.

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message 20: by Tom

Nov 23, 2008 08:57AM

A number of people have contacted me about getting signed copies of my books for Holiday gifts---what a great idea! If you're interested contact me!

Thanks!

Tom

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message 19: by William

Nov 21, 2008 08:27AM

Hey Tom
Look forward to talking books
William Elliott Hazelgrove
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http://myspace.com/rocketmanbook

Rocket Man by William Elliott Hazelgrove

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message 18: by Simon

Nov 18, 2008 02:40PM

You seem familiar. Have I insulted you recently? :-)

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message 17: by Hanif

Nov 17, 2008 10:26PM

hi tom,thanks for the add...

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message 16: by Roger

Nov 12, 2008 10:28PM

Hi Tom,
Always great to met another thriller writer. My retrospective, ENEMY WITHIN, set during the UK miners strike, should be published in April and the details are already up on www.picnic-publishing.co.uk HOLLYWOOD BOWL is meantime self published on http://www.lulu.com/content/2557400 and the ISBN is ISBN 978-1-4092-04572-2 Have just finished the third, REDEMPTION SONGS, about a black cop in Birmingham drawn into a conspiracy to set up a crime.
Take care.
ROGER

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message 15: by Maddie

Nov 05, 2008 04:12AM

Nice to meet you Tom. I have to check out your books!
maddie

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message 14: by Dianne

Nov 05, 2008 01:59AM

Thanks for inviting me to join your friends, Tom. It's always nice to meet a fellow writer.

Dianne Ascroft,
www.geocities.com/dianne_ascroft

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message 13: by Andrea

Oct 23, 2008 05:59AM

Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!

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message 12: by Ceci

Oct 19, 2008 05:51AM

Thanks for the friends request, Tom! Your books sound amazing. My dad's a (now retired) social worker so I must check them out! :) Have a great weekend.

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message 11: by Abah

Oct 17, 2008 10:29AM

My dear Tom. Thanbks indeed for adding me as your friend. Have those nice books to read. Take care.

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message 10: by Karen

Oct 12, 2008 08:25AM

Hey Tom, thanks so much for the hugs and all the great help at Bouchercon. I can't wait until we get OUT COLD ready to sell. I know your readers are going to love it as much as they love you!

Karen Syed
http://karensyed.blogspot.com

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message 9: by Barbara

Aug 12, 2008 08:31AM

Hey Tom!
Thanks for the friend Request and have a great day!

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message 8: by Janie

Aug 03, 2008 01:07PM

Ty for the invitation to join you in all great reads!

Janie Pendleton, Author
The Gates to Love and War

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message 7: by Lee

Jul 28, 2008 11:40AM

Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Tom!

My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.

READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST

Lee

Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
www.LeeSilver.org

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message 6: by Ryan

Jul 28, 2008 10:08AM

hey fellow upstate NYer,
Thanks for the add

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message 5: by Desi

Jul 26, 2008 09:47PM

hi Tom
thanks for add me being your friend

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message 4: by Bradley

Jul 25, 2008 01:01AM

Thank you for allowing me to become your friend. =)

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message 3: by W.B.

Jul 24, 2008 04:38PM

Thanks for the invite.

I'll have to check your yr website!

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message 2: by Cindy

Jul 23, 2008 05:14AM

Hi Tom,

Thanks for the request - glad to add you.

Cindy

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message 1: by Liz

Jul 22, 2008 06:37PM

Hey, Tom,
Thanks for the invite. I'll check out Duffy Dombrowsky.

I write (or, wrote--they're out of print) the Spider Latham Mystery Series.

All best,

Liz Adair

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