Books with author Bill Michaels

A 2020 Independent Press Award Winner - Distinguished Favorite in Historical Fiction"This excellent story, with well-researched historical detail, is a profile of resilience in the face of vast tragedy." Publisher's Weekly"A well-thought-out legal drama, full of intrigue and duplicity." Kirkus ReviewsThe Golden City is in peril…and so is Tom Justice.1907: Former surgeon Tom Justice sits in a San Francisco jail on murder charges. The attorney hired to defend him is perplexed: the doctor hasn’t confessed to the crime—if there even was a crime—but why won’t he declare his innocence?The reasons are complex, reaching back to Tom’s youth and influencing the decisions he makes about his career, friends, and loved ones. In one, soul-searching moment, he makes a choice that will change his life forever.An absorbing tale of medicine and morality in turn of the twentieth century America, The Price of Compassion is Book Four in A.B. Michaels’ historical fiction series “The Golden City.” Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, and Josephine's Daughter.All titles in this series are stand-alone reads.For more information, please visit the author's website.

Captain Nexus and First Mate Scopes are on a secret mission. The Border Space Worlds are in danger because the Krilt have a new secret weapon. Nexus and Scopes have to find it and destroy it! But are they ready for what they'll find? * * * * * Mick Michaels thinks early readers need exciting books like the ones adults enjoy. So he's creating what you might call "first novels" -- books that are more involved than easy readers but not as big as chapter books. They tell science fiction stories, fantasy stories, myths and legends, and other types of action-adventure tales that will appeal to most modern kids, especially boys. Some are standalone stories, while others like Captain Nexus are part of a series. These action-adventure books average 2000-2500 words, each with 5 or 6 chapters averaging 400 words or less. Each chapter includes a couple of illustrations to help ease the transition from picture-oriented books to text-oriented books. The sentences sound more adult than "See Spot run. Run, Spot, run!" but aren't overly complex. While each book includes two or three challenging new words, most words are already part of an early reader's vocabulary. And each book is checked by a children's librarian to make sure the reading levels are appropriate for young readers. Let Captain Nexus and his crew introduce your child to the joy of reading science fiction! "The Krilt's Secret Weapon is a great Early Reader for children that like science fiction but aren?t ready for Science Fiction chapter books. This book will pull you right in on this mission immediately as you look at the map and go to work figuring out how far they have to travel and what will happen next! Will Captain Nexus follow orders that he has been given or will the mission call for him to do more? Will his team be able to get the secret weapon from the Krilts before they destroy the Border Space Worlds? This book will have your child begging for more. They will enjoy this amazing ride with Captain Nexus, Scopes, Dr. Lish and Freggy! This book will be great for children reading on a level 2-3." -- Carolyn Lowery, Librarian Assistant, Public Library-Central Branch, Forsyth County NC

Evelyn's world has fallen to pieces. Her twin sister was murdered, her father is dead, and her mother has done her best to join them. Her dreams are taking over both worlds, and she has given herself completely to Ira, the handsome and dangerous man in her dreams. He offered her perfect escape from her cruel life, and she submitted her soul to him to protect. But doubt creeps in. Why would she be given heaven without expecting the price to be her soul? Book Three of the Four Part "The Dream Thief" Series.

Evelyn's life is in shambles. Her twin sister was murdered, her father is dead, and her mother is a kleptomaniac hoarder that is slowly knitting herself back together while Evelyn is falling to pieces. After being expelled from school, Evelyn is struggling to find her way. But how can she when she is sure she is going insane? Her world is being taken over by her dreams, and the boundary between real and imaginary is dangerously blurred. And she's not alone in her delusions. The insanity is spreading. When dreams become too real, and you are lost and alone, what path do you choose? Book Two of the Four Part "The Dream Thief" Series.

Evelyn's twin sister, Tessa, was murdered. Her father is dead. Her mother is a kleptomaniac hoarder. Her dreams are becoming too real, and they are crossing over into her world. Evelyn is at the center of a battle that spans universes, and she holds the key to saving us all in her soul. Not that she knows any of this. She has no idea that she is powerful. That she is loved. Desired. Special.All Evelyn thinks is that she is going insane. Book One of the Four Part "Dream Thief" Series.