NOVELIST, MUSICIAN AND PIONEER HITS NEW MILESTONE - 80-YEAR-OLD RICK BLEIWEISS SAYS "DREAM BIGGER"

ASHLAND, Ore., Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Rick Bleiweiss's life has been as fascinating as his novels. A man of many talents, his career has spanned titles of award-winning author, publishing executive, music producer, rock musician, senior record company executive, and educator. Since turning 77-years-old, he has published two award-winning books in the Pignon Scorbion series, and now at 80-years-old he has received the Career Changers Award, all while climbing the music charts.

As a globally recognized musician, Bleiweiss most recently released the record "One Night Man" under the artist name Captain Rick's RetroRockit. The track is currently in rotation at over 500 radio stations and streaming services worldwide.

Bleiweiss's breakout novel Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives was selected as an Amazon Editors' Pick for "Best Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense," and chosen as one of the year's "Best New Debut Mystery Novels" by Publishers Weekly.

Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives will be featured in a BookBub deal at only 99 cents for the duration of a week beginning on February 17, 2025.

"In Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives, Rick Bleiweiss captures the tone and pace of early twentieth-century detective fiction, with a fresh, new protagonist. The book's clever mysteries, Holmesian language, and engaging ensemble will grab you from page one."
—Edwin Battistella, author of Dangerous, Crooked Scoundrels

"A highly engaging read which will join the ranks of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz, and Fred Vargas…Let's hope Pignon…will be back soon."
—Historical Novels Review

Bleweiss encourages everyone to "dream bigger" when it comes to achieving creative goals at any age.

Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives is available for purchase wherever books are sold.

For more information on Captain Rick's RetroRockit visit: www.RetroRockit.music

For more information about Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives, please contact [email protected].

SOURCE Blackstone Publishing