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- Jan 13, 2009 3:29 PM Win a Big ESPN Banner signed by all the Anchors & Analysts!
- Nov 25, 2008 1:01 PM Sudden Death Book Trailer
- Jul 25, 2008 1:15 PM Read SUDDEN DEATH - A Novel of Golf & Suspense
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About me:
JAMES PATTERSON said, "You like golf, you like murder mysteries - - then Sudden Death is your book!"CLIVE CUSSLER said, "Pure fun, pure intrigue. The action never stops till a fascinating climax."
Are you a suspense or mystery lover or a sports fan? If so you will enjoy Sudden Death & Dead Ball. The first two books in my Deadly Sports Mysteries Series, Sudden Death & Dead Ball are available at www.balkindbooks.com, Amazon.com, Smashwords and your local bookstore.
DEAD BALL - The second book in my Deadly Sports Mysteries series has received many 5-star reviews. Including a cover endorsement from John Lescroart.
Soon to come. THE FIX, a college football gambling novel that I co-authored with ESPN Anchor, Ryan Burr. Also coming soon, Stealing Gold, book 3 in the Deadly Sports Mysteries series. Also a young reader's version of my sports mysteries.
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Sudden Death - Book one of Michael Balkind's Deadly Sports Mystery Series was endorsed by James Patterson, Clive Cussler, Wendi Corsi Staub, Tim Green & many more. Dead Ball - Book two in the series is available. Endorsed by John Lescraort & many more. Visit www.balkindbooks.com to order or to register to win signed sports collectibles or to be named in a novel.
Who I'd like to meet:
James Patterson (just met him) John Grisham, (just met him) Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Clive Cussler, Steven Hawkings, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Many more.Dead Ball Video Trailer
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- Status: Married
- Here for: Networking
- Hometown: Katonah
- Orientation: Straight
- Body type: Average
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Children: Proud parent
- Smoke: No
- Education: College graduate
- Occupation: Author
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Golf, Skiing, Lacrosse, Just about any sport. Jeeps, Motorcycles. Reading & Writing!Music
Books
Too many to list. Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity instilled in me the desire to write. The Sampson Effect - Tony Eldridge Soul Identity - Dennis Batchelder Confidential Communications - J.R. Reardon Secret of the Sands - Rai Aren & Tavius E. Wrath - Robert Santoro Relocating Mia - Rebecca Lerwill Heart of Diamonds - Dave Donelson Advantage Disadvantage - Yale Jaffe The Ezekiel Code - Gary Val Tenuta Barracuda - Mike Monahan The Feathery - Bill Flynn Many, Many MoreHeroes
My Wife, my three Kids, and, of course, my Mom.
Schools
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Syracuse University
- Syracuse, NY
- Graduated: 1983
- Student status: Alumni
- Major: Economics
- Greek: Delta Upsilon
1980 to 1983 -
Harrison Hs
- Harrison, NY
- Graduated: 1979
- Student status: Alumni
1976 to 1979











Cheryl Kaye Tardif 2 years ago
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Health Fitness & Golf Thank you for adding Health Fitness & Golf. Visit my new blog website www.HealthFitnessGolf.com. "Health Fitness & Golf is my lifestyle goal."
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Thanks for the opportunity to connect. I write a daily blog about golf. You can read it at my MySpace page or at www.reciprocalgolf.com . Looking forward to getting to know you better.
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Robert S. Levinson 3 years ago
10 of 145MoreCongratulations on all your success! You deserve it! :-)
I wanted to let you know about my latest releases--Remote Control (ebook) and Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories (ebook). They're available on Amazon, Smashwords and other ebook retailers.
My romance alter-ego, Cherish D'Angelo will be launching her debut romantic suspense, Lancelot's Lady on September 27th.
Wishing you the very best in life!
Cheryl Kaye Tardif
www.cherylktardif.com
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I'd like to meet anyone who loves Health Fitness & Golf.
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Just reaching out to say hello and express my gratitude for your friendship. Wishing you health, happiness and success. When you have a chance, check out my latest Myspace blog about Strengths and Weaknesses...let me know what you think.
Blessings,
~Taj
PS - Here's my blog for my other pages (FB, Twit, etc) http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=53257883&blogId=530311950
..Hi Michael,

I thought I would stop by early to wish you a very Happy St.Patty's Day!
Here's to it bringing you lots more success!!
Rai
Hi Michael,


I just wanted to wish one of my favorite authors a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope this is an amazing year for you
Your friend & fan,
Rai
Hey, Michael...
Happy Birthday!
Bob Levinson
THE TRAITOR IN US ALL
"Absolutely top-notch!...A great read."--Jeffery Deaver