about the author
FREDERICK SCHOFIELD delivers stories close his heart that come first hand. A Run to Hell is inspired by familial ties to Grace Kelly and her family . . . as well as professionally through his clientelle associated with the Philadelphia Mafia family. His years living and practicing law in Atlantc City brought us The Boardwalkers. There, among other clientele, he represented more sex workers than any lawyer in gambling mecca Atlantic City, meaning he defended more whores than any lawyer in the world.
Raised in the Quaker faith, in which pacifism is a tenet, Schofield was decorated for valor under enemy fire as a United States Marine. He has worked as: an on-air radio talk show host; an executive for the Boy Scouts of America; Director of Public Information for a State Committee; a college level professor teaching English and public speaking; and of course as a trial lawyer.
Reviewers praise his quality of writing, depth of characters, and the way pages quickly turn. The Press of Atlantic City hails: "Schofield is fun. He's entertaining. A storyteller."
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from the Tropical Typewriter of the Editor-in-Chief
Dear Reader or more likely Book Lover,
Fred originally penned two stories that were extremely well reviewed years ago. The little publishing house that released them sold 20,000 Schofield books before going belly up. Unfortunately, the author became heavily engaged in a criminal law practice and never pursued the works further.
In years that followed, a certain following clamored for Schofield's The Boardwalkers and A Run to Hell Indeed, as we readied to release these Second Editions in 2020, booksellers were selling a few remaining new First Editions on Amazon at remarkable prices between $700 and $952.
Schofield receives VA care for combat-connected conditions. More recently, while recovering from surgeries, he was convinced to look at his material. We're so glad he did. The stories are retold with a fresh look and feel that sets these two stories afire. Strong female and male characters are contemporary. The plot lines remain as one press reviewer hailed: “compelling” and "fun.” The language and phrasing are just as a five-star reviewer lauded: “unique and original."
We're proud to present these great new edition beach reads! They're also perfect in front of a fireplace or in any comfort zone. As our author says: “Enjoy taking A Run to Hell” and “look over your shoulder when you stroll with The Boardwalkers.” Aloha from my desk in Honolulu!
Wendy Ching
Editor-in-Chief, Beach Books Publishing, LLC
