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Stephen Kronwith

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in Brooklyn, The United States

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Mystery, Thriller, Humor and Comedy

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Stephen Kronwith, M.D., Ph.D., lives in Floral Park, New York. A Brooklyn native, I've had a unique and varied career path: first as a university professor of mathematics, then as a programmer for IBM, and ultimately as a pediatric ophthalmologist in both private and academic practice for over three decades.

Though I had long dreamed of writing fiction, the demands of my medical career left little time—until retirement. I began writing my debut novel, Lover Boy, six months before retiring, and despite the challenges of working through the early chaos of the COVID crisis, I completed the manuscript within eight months. Lover Girl followed more quickly, aided by pandemic restrictions and newly found creative freedom.

I am now preparing to relea ...more

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Average rating: 4.17 · 203 ratings · 71 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Lover Boy (Lover Boy #1) 3.97 avg rating — 96 ratings — published 2020 — 2 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
	Lover Girl (Lover Boy #2) 4.19 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2021 — 2 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 Serpent's Teeth (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery, #1) 4.42 avg rating — 26 ratings	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 Serpent's Teeth 4.53 avg rating — 15 ratings	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
	Full Circle (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery, #2) 4.23 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 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
	Lover Child (Lover Boy, #3) 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2022 — 2 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
	Lover Child (Lover Boy Book 3) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	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
	Bloody Deeds (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery Book 3) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	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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If you go to my website, www.skronwithbooks.com, scroll to the bottom, and join my mailing list, I will email you a free copy (in PDF and Epub formats) of my first novel, "Lover Boy." Read the book that started it all!

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Stephen Kronwith and 1 other person liked Andrea (looseleftlesbian)'s review of Bloody Deeds (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery Book 3): "Thank you to the author for reaching out and allowing me to read the ARC in exchange for an honest review! While I don’t think you need to read the first two books in the series to understand, I do think it would’ve helped me with some of the things r" Read more of this review »
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Stephen Kronwith liked D's review of Bloody Deeds (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery Book 3): "I’ve read all of the author’s other books but this is the first time I’ve received an ARC for an honest review. I think this may be his best yet. There’s the usual graceful mixture of suspense, humor and a devilishly clever plot with as twisty a final" Read more of this review »
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Stephen Kronwith liked Anniee Bee's review of Bloody Deeds (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery Book 3): "I read Book 3 as a standalone and had no trouble following the story. Bloody Deeds is a gripping, fast-paced crime thriller that pulls you in immediately and keeps the tension high throughout. The mystery is smart, layered, and refreshingly unpredicta" Read more of this review »
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Stephen Kronwith answered Stephen Kronwith's question: What's your next book, and when can I read it? I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming novel, Bloody Deeds, which releases on March 15, 2026. It's a dark, character-driven crime story with a sapphic lead, a tangled investigation that includes tampered video footage, falsified DNA, a digital mastermi See Full Answer
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Stephen Kronwith made a comment on Angie Hardy’s review of Full Circle (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery, #2) " Angie - thanks so much for the kind words. If at all possible, please leave a review on Amazon as well. While Goodreads reviews are more gratifying to ...more "
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Stephen Kronwith made a comment on Tanya’s review of Full Circle (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery, #2) " Tanya, thank you very much for your comments. If possible, I always request that Goodreads reviewers please post their reviews on Amazon, as well. At ...more "
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excellent read, interesting insights to the IRS A quick and very enjoyable mystery with a satisfying, twisty ending. Lots of info about IRS audits. It won’t make you feel better if you find yourself under audit, but it’ll help you understand the other ...more
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Stephen Kronwith made a comment on Beverley Turnquest’s review of The Serpent's Teeth (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery, #1) " Hi. As someone who enjoyed “The Serpent’s Teeth,” I just want to let you know that the second entry in the Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin series, “Ful ...more "
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