Author michael balkinds complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Michael balkind published on january, 20 by michael balkind. His novel sudden death was endorsed by literary greats including james. Sudden death kindle edition by michael balkind august 9, 2010 editor leave a comment reid clark is a pro golfer at the top of the leader board during the pga tour. The in death series is set in the near future, the mid21st century, and is predominantly set in the nearfuture version of new york city. Michael balkinds sudden death is the story of pga tour star reid clark, a sometimes notverylikeable hero who competesand winsat the highest levels of competitive golf while literally under the gun from an anonymous assailant. Balkind s books have been endorsed by james patterson, clive cussler, john lescroart and many more. The in death series is a series of romantic suspense novels written by the author jd robb, which is a pen name of the prolific american romance author nora roberts. Michael will also be joining us for that meeting, so we are lucky to have two authors in a row joining us. Sudden death kindle edition by michael balkind august 9. Thanks for a good read, look forward to reading another of your books.
Balkinds books have been endorsed by james patterson. His novels are endorsed by literary greats including james patterson, clive cussler and john lecroart. How is this book different from other books on this topic. Sudden death didnt know much about golf but enjoyed the book anyway. View michael balkinds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. You may of course choose to buy these books at any bookstore or online retailer of books, or you may look for them in your local library. First of all i have to say that i loved the setting, since i have many golf playing friends and neighbours who follow the sport closely and so i have become familiar.
Dead ball the 2nd book in the deadly sports mysteries. Smashwords about michael balkind, author of the fix. Reid clark is a pro golfer at the top of the leader board during the p. I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a bit more to the book. Sudden death november 2007 dead ball july 2009 gold medal threat january 20. Gold medal threat is one of those books that puts a big. Sudden, unexpected death can be challenging to negotiate. Sudden death by michael balkind and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sudden death 9781563154041 by michael balkind and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
I cant recommend it for either the golf or for the mystery. Sudden death will score big for all mystery lovers. Sudden death is a novelette that will grip you from the start to the finish. You like golf, you like murder mysteries, then sudden death is your book. Sudden death deadly sports mystery series book 1 ebook. Dead ball the sequel to sudden deathendorsed by john. Dead ball free kindle book by michael balkind free. Authorsden is totally free for you to share your talents.
Murder, mystery, elite sports, guns, greed, special ops, mafia, and glamour. By author michael balkind published on january, 20 by michael balkind jan 15 1964. Clive cussler be sure to read dead ball, the highly endorsed sequel to sudden death. Sudden death deadly sports mystery, book 1 by michael balkind. John lescroart dead ball the sequel to sudden deathendorsed by john lescroart michael balkind mystery suspense sports.
After a tragic gameday bus accident on december 30, 1986, left four of its star players dead, the firstyear western hockey league team was faced with nearly insurmountable odds against not only its future success but its very survival. Michael balkind, author sudden death and dead ball on confidential communications j. The novel opens with a description of a 16thcentury tennis match, which will end in the sudden death that gives the book its title. Michael balkind s second work dead ball is even more fast paced and exciting than his debut sudden death. Reardon does a splendid job of creating characters that we love, hate and fear. Its got an interesting premise and the author seems like a genuinely nice guy. When i started sudden death by michael balkind i expected a straight forward murder mystery set in golf circles. Michael balkinds second work dead ball is even more fast paced and exciting than his debut sudden death. Michael balkind, author of the critically acclaimed thriller sudden death, scores a home run in his newest book titled dead ball. The fix by michael balkind ryan burr books by michael balkind gold medal threat sudden death dead ball view all.
Balkind lives in katonah, new york with his wife, three children and maxie the wondermutt. Monks used to play tennis, and their ideas about the. That will be followed by two mysteries with local settings, sudden death and dead ball, by michael balkind. Sudden death by michael balkind smashwords reid clark, a pro golfer, receives a death threat right before teeing off on the final day of the masters tournament. Nov 10, 2012 a true story of hockey heartbreak, tragedy, and triumph. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Latest books page 5480 read book online,top vampire books read online free. Jul 11, 2010 when i started sudden death by michael balkind i expected a straight forward murder mystery set in golf circles. Jan 10, 2014 michael balkind and ryan burr come together to create a beautiful piece of literature in which is not only informative when it comes to the life of sports and gambling, but also makes for an extremely exciting read. Apr 22, 2010 the sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller, sudden death by michael balkind. They should update it to balkind knows sports and mysteries too. A true story of hockey heartbreak, tragedy, and triumph.
This well written story provides an insightful look into the intense and challenging world of professional sports while presenting interesting characters and a. Sudden death deadly sports mystery, book 1 by michael. He appeared on espns the pulse and sportsnets daily news live and was featured on the cover of publishers weekly. James patterson said it best, you like golf, you like murder mysteries, then sudden death is your book. A novel by michael balkind reid clark is a pro golfer at the top of the leader board during the pga tour. Sudden death paperback april 15, 2010 by michael balkind author. Reid receives a death threat right before teeing off on. The story takes place at allsport, a facility that trains inner city athletes with pro potential. You like golf, you like murder mysteries then sudden death is your book.
Sudden death, october 2007 the deadly sports paperback. While there are many nonfiction how to books on golf. Suspense builds throughout as reid tries to compete in one of golfs most prestigious events and woo the woman he loves. Dead ball the sequel to sudden death endorsed by john lescroart michael balkind mystery suspense sports. Reid receives a death threat right before teeing off on the final day of the masters tournament, and hires a p.
Sudden, unexpected death can be challenging to negotiate and requires some. James patterson, clive cussler, andrew gross, john feinstein, wendy corsi staub, john lescroart. Latest books page 5480 read book online,top vampire books. And its sudden death pittsburgh, pa may 26, 2008 michael balkind, author of sudden death, the first book in the deadly sports mystery series published by sterlinghouse, received some really good news. Mike monahan, author of barracuda on confidential communications this book will grab your attention if you are at all interested in law, mystery, betrayal and action. Continuing to follow the career and adventures of golfpro reid clark and his manager buck green, balkind weaves an intricate plot of intreague, danger and subterfuge, making for a very exciting read. Sudden death brings to life the incredible ongoing saga of the swift current broncos hockey team.
Michael balkind is the author of the deadly sports mysteries. Steve scholle, organizer, the westchester weekend book club. Suspense builds throughout as reid tries to compete in one. Join facebook to connect with michael balkind and others you may know.
Sudden death 1st in the deadly sports mysteries series is a suspense novel. Continuing to follow the career and adventures of golfpro reid clark and his manager buck green, balkind weaves an intricate plot of intreague, danger and subterfuge, making for a. Sudden death deadly sports mystery, book 1 by michael balkind book cover, description, publication history. Balkinds books have been endorsed by james patterson, clive cussler, john lescroart and many more. Michael balkind business develpment bgs control linkedin. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a.
Michael balkind author michael balkind is the author of the deadly sports mysteries as well as other novels. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover michaels. Readers, tell us what youre reading or about your fav book. Clive cussler you like golf, you like murder mysteries then sudden death. This well written story provides an insightful look into the intense and challenging world of professional sports while presenting interesting characters and a suspense filled plot that will satisfy the nongolfer. They should update it to balkind knows sports and mysteries, too. James patterson michael balkind has really hit a hole in one. The sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller, sudden death by michael balkind.
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