The True Story of Murder Café

How One Family’s Plunge into Mystery Dinner Theater Made the World a Better Place

In The True Story of Murder Cafe, the saga begins when Frank Marquette, a middle-aged father of three, decides to give in to the voices in his head. Those voice dictate that he pursue his passion for acting by auditioning for a murder mystery dinner theater company. He quickly becomes a featured player and goes on to start his own company.

After an eleven-year run in Las Vegas, Frank moves his theater company to his native New York State, where he is wildly successful. Frank’s incredible journey involves every member of his family, hundreds of actors, countless venues, charities, national corporations, and experiences that are dramatic, hilarious, and inspiring.

This softcover book has 211 pages, with a trim size of 5.5 by 8.5 inches and 43 images. It was published in 2024 by The Troy Book Makers. ISBN: 9781614689409.

The Author

As an actor, Frank Marquette has appeared in films, on stage, and in commercials. He has also directed and produced dozens of productions and currently resides in Rosendale, NY, with his wife, Kristen.

Praise for Murder Café

“Tremendous! A grin plastered on my face like so much cement.!”  ~Alexis Soloski, The New York Times