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Michael Davies

    Michael Davies is a former IT executive whose writing career spans two decades. With an MBA and as the founder of the Mickie Dalton Foundation, which funds authors, Davies is dedicated to literary creation. His works explore profound aspects of human existence, often emphasizing ethical dilemmas and the complexity of relationships. Davies's style is known for its perceptiveness and its ability to evoke strong emotions in readers.

    Accounts of a Killing
    Outback
    Fishing for Bacon
    The Last King of Wales: Gruffudd AP Llywelyn C. 1013-1063
    Jiangan
    Modernism
    • 2024

      The narrative follows the eccentric von Schnitzelgruber family in Australia, known for their peculiar pastime of breeding haggises for sport. Their innovative yet chaotic endeavor includes training kangaroos to pull stagecoaches across the vast landscape from Perth to Sydney. As the story unfolds, it humorously explores the consequences of haggises escaping into the wild, leading to unexpected challenges for the Australian environment and society. The blend of whimsy and absurdity creates a unique take on this fictional family's impact on the continent.

      Tales of the Haggis
    • 2023

      The Internet Murders

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The plot follows two young hackers who infiltrate hospital systems and manipulate pacemakers to blackmail affluent individuals, even resorting to murder when victims refuse to comply. Their descent into crime deepens as they are recruited by a Mafia-connected figure to extract sensitive information from military and security personnel. This escalating threat prompts a response from security forces in the UK, USA, and Australia, highlighting the grave implications of their actions on national security.

      The Internet Murders
    • 2023

      Medjugorje

      The First Twenty-One Years (1981-2002): A Source-Based Contribution to the Definitive History

      • 334 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Focusing on the Medjugorje phenomenon, this definitive study by Michael Davies offers comprehensive insights into the events from 1981 to 2002, enriched by his access to unique Croatian sources through his wife, Maria. It presents detailed observations often overlooked in other works, addressing the implications of Medjugorje on contemporary Church issues such as authority, the charismatic movement, and the risks of private revelations. This thorough examination enhances the understanding of the purported apparitions and their broader significance.

      Medjugorje
    • 2023

      A powerful debut novel that continues the legacy of 'Master of the Genre' Desmond Bagley with a thriller set in Australia, also appealing to a new generation of readers who adore Jane Harper and Chris Hammer.

      Outback
    • 2022

      The Death Gambit

      • 298 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The discovery of bodies in a trench leads Detective Inspector Melanie Carter and her team into a perplexing investigation. The unusual burial patterns hint at a deeper, historical mystery involving centuries-old pathological disorders. As they delve deeper, the case not only challenges their investigative skills but also poses a personal threat to Melanie's life, intertwining her fate with the dark secrets of the past.

      The Death Gambit
    • 2021

      The Ninth of the Month Murders

      • 388 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      In a small New South Wales town, a series of seemingly accidental deaths and a suicide spark a chilling investigation. As the detective uncovers the truth behind these incidents, she realizes they are connected murders occurring on the ninth of each month. With no clues pointing to the killers, she grapples with the mounting pressure and a personal crisis that threatens her mental stability and safety. The story weaves a tense narrative of mystery and psychological struggle against a backdrop of escalating danger.

      The Ninth of the Month Murders
    • 2020

      Accounts of a Killing

      • 354 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Garry Barton, an Australian business consultant, faces backlash after warning his Chicago-based accounting firm about their outdated technology, leading to his dismissal. He then joins a progressive consulting group, successfully siphoning clients from his former employer. As his old firm spirals into decline, the partners resort to increasingly desperate measures, including threats and ultimately a plot to have him killed, showcasing the lengths to which they will go to protect their interests.

      Accounts of a Killing
    • 2020

      Modernism

      • 50 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book critiques the dramatic decline in Catholic faith adherence among youth since Vatican II, highlighting that only 3% of graduates from Catholic schools now practice their faith compared to 80% before. It argues that Modernism has infiltrated the Church, diminishing its vitality and leading to a loss of identity. The author contends that the leadership during this period has contributed to the Church's struggles, including the prevalence of sex-abuse scandals, suggesting a correlation between these issues and the rise of Modernist ideologies.

      Modernism
    • 2020

      The Yshan Kings Saga

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The collection features a thrilling saga where the children of the Galactic Empire arrive on Earth in search of the Star of the Yshan Kings, a guiding crystal. As the story unfolds, a once-peaceful Empire faces a devastating attack from an alien race, leading to the Imperial Fleet's desperate escape. In the final part, the newly formed Yshan society, now in another galaxy, learns of the oppression on their home planet by a tyrannical Empress and embarks on a mission to rescue their people.

      The Yshan Kings Saga
    • 2020

      Helix - Ascension

      • 342 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      In this third installment of a science-fiction trilogy, humanity undergoes evaluation and training to serve as mentors to other species across the galaxy. The narrative unfolds within a larger context of five galaxies, each engaged in similar mentoring processes, with representatives convening via teleconferencing to assess progress. However, one galaxy poses significant challenges that must be addressed, driving the plot toward a resolution of these intergalactic tensions.

      Helix - Ascension