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I'm sure most fiction authors are asked the same question that I have been getting since the release of my second novel, 'Ice Cold.' "Where did you come up with that story?" I , personally, followed the premise 'write what you know.' I know police work, I know the New York Rangers, and I certainly know or have met some pretty strange people in my life. Throw them all together and you have 'Ice Cold.' Every character in the story is based on a real life, honest to goodness human being. Yes, the names have been changed to protect the insane, however these people do exist.Ask any police officer, especially one from a large city like New York, about the strangest people they have ever met or the most bizarre case they have ever worked on, and most will respond 'you wouldn't believe it if I told you.' Well, here it is. Be they fellow cops, victims, suspects, or just people that come along, most are characters straight out of central casting. These are the characters that make up 'Ice Cold.' The detective with numerous personal issues, the hockey-obsessed sergeant, the mysterious female goddess, the twisted love triangle,the rabid New York Ranger fans, and, of course, the killer. It was fun writing the story, even more fun living it.I hope you enjoy 'Ice Cold.'Ice Cold

NYPD Career, Sports Fanaticism Inspires New 'Ice Cold' Novel

Retired New York City Police Officer Billy Pepitone was looking for a way to tell the story of several colorful characters he met during his law enforcement career, and his passion for the New York Rangers. The two worlds collide in 'Ice Cold.'




Morrisville, PA (I-Newswire) March 26, 2013 - Ice Cold, a fiction novel published by online content manager Xlibris, tells the story of Jack Placey, a decorated veteran New York City homicide detective. Placey, simultaneously battling bouts of narcolepsy and insomnia, is assigned to investigate a murder inside the world famous Madison Square Garden. He is soon teamed with sexy, sharp tongued Sergeant Ramona Isis, a hockey fanatic who fears the killer has set his sights on her beloved New York Rangers and their quest to win the Stanley Cup. While on the trail of the murderer known only as 'Iceman', the polar opposite investigators struggle to coexist while confronting a sideshow of possible suspects across three states. With the Rangers closing in on the Holy Grail, Placey and Isis must find the 'Iceman' before he kills again and derails hockey history.

Pepitone found the inspiration for the tale from familiar questions posed to him many times throughout his twenty year law enforcement career. "People always ask cops about the craziest people they have ever met, and the funniest stories they have from the street. I decided to put them all together. Every character in the book is real, only the names have been changed to protect the insane."

"An unbelievably great read." said former New York Ranger and ten year National Hockey League veteran Chris Kotsopoulos. "Billy does a great job of combining murder/mystery with the greatest sport in the world-hockey!"

Ice Cold is available at Barnesandnoble.com, Amazon.com, Xlibris.com, and all major online retail sites.

Billy Pepitone previously collaborated with his brother Joseph on the 2010 critically acclaimed baseball novel 'Soul of a Yankee.' He can be reached for comment at Bpepitone@hotmail.com

I want to take this time to congratulate the ten winners of the book giveaway for my novel 'Ice Cold.' The books are being sent out today (4/16) and should be arriving shortly. I thank you for your support and truly hope you enjoy the story and the characters. I greatly anticipate your thoughts, insights and reviews of 'Ice Cold.' Also, I wish to thank everyone who entered the contest for their support of the project. I truly appreciate everyone's interest.
All the best,
Billy

It's still early, but we may have some exciting news on the very near horizon. A collaboration four years in the making, from my co-writer and brother Joseph and myself. Crossing many genres of fiction- thriller, crime, action-adventure, suspense and military. Keep checking in and we will keep you up to date.
Thanks!
Billy

On June 27th, I was fortunate to be a guest on Andrew Martin and Ron Juckett's "Podcast to be Named Later." On the show we discussed the origins of 'Soul of a Yankee' and it's independent success story, as well as 'Ice Cold' and our next venture into the world of thrilling fiction. Here's the link if you would like to hear about what's coming up in our bold new world of entertainment. Thanks all!-Billy
http://www.p2bnl.com/2013/06/p2bnl-ch...

Hello everyone. We are excited to announce our latest project is coming together after four long years. We are seeking funding through indiegogo.com to bring our story to life, and at the same time raise money for Autism awareness. One in 88 children are affected by Autism, and we pledge EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR RAISED ABOVE OUR GOAL will go directly to the wonderful people at Autism Speaks.Help us resurrect The Phoenix, and raise autism awareness at the same time. Be a hero, save the world!
Visit our project at indiegogo.com!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sav...

Press release from Brighton Publishing regarding our next novel http://www.prlog.org/12193225-brighto...

Hello all. Our new novel from Kellan Publishing has just been released! Here's the official synopsis:
The small, peaceful beach town of Starfall, New Jersey has been awoken from its winter slumber by the discovery of several mutilated bodies crudely buried in public, shallow graves. The only link appears to be Steve Borden, a brilliant criminal defense attorney running his father’s law firm. Jim Orkin, the local police chief and one time national hero, leads the manhunt for the elusive murderer dubbed ‘The Gravedigger.’
Borden declares his innocence as he continues to make his living defending the indefensible. Fighting the haunting memories of a case gone horribly wrong, Borden’s conscience begins to send him into a guilt-ridden spiral. Orkin’s own inner demons and ties to local crime boss and childhood friend Charlie Muzzatti threaten the success of the investigation. With more bodies turning up and public sentiment swinging in favor of the brutal killer, Orkin must deal with his eroding sense of integrity to keep both sides of the law off his back as he, too, battles a ghost from his past. Codes, morals and misguided views of justice collide when the law, the mob and the Gravedigger face off in a bloody battle that will darken the survivor's souls forever. But will burying the guilty allow each to finally bury their guilt?

Gravedigger:Prodigal son is now available on all online book sites including Kellanpublishing.com, Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. ALSO, join our FREE Goodreads giveaway and win a FREE signed copy beginning April 5th!
Thank you!
- Billy and Joseph Pepitone