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Michael J. Scott

Biography

Michael J. Scott writes fiction that doesn't shy away from hard questions or dicey situations. He treats his characters like real people with real flaws who sometimes do wrong and stupid things--especially when they're trying to do the right thing.

His interests range from the erosion of the American family, socio-political unrest in the U.S. that threatens to break into civil war, UFO's, adventures in Biblical and Christian archaeology, dystopias, sword and sorcery fantasy, to getting inside the mind of a serial killer.

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He lives with his family outside of Rochester, New York.

Where to find Michael J. Scott online

Website: http://MichaelJScottBooks.com

Series

Jefferson's Road by
The collapse of America and the struggle to bring it back told from the perspective of the man who causes it all to fall apart.
The Spirit of Resistance
Price: Free!
Patriots and Tyrants
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Tree of Liberty
Price: $2.99 USD.
God And Country
Price: $2.99 USD.
A More Perfect Union
Price: $2.99 USD.
We The People
Price: $2.99 USD.
Spilled Milk by
A father holds his city hostage to rescue his children from a child trafficking ring with ties to the local authorities. Things go from bad to worse.
Spilled Milk
Price: $2.99 USD.
A Glass Half-Empty
Price: $2.99 USD.
Janelle Becker Books by
An FBI profiler tracks down serial killers with religious motivations.
The Coppersmith
Price: $4.99 USD.
Topheth
Price: $2.99 USD.
New World Order by
A young woman struggles to survive with her disabled sister in a post-apocalyptic world where every government has been co-opted by a destructive, inhuman agenda.
Turning
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Dragon's Eye Cycle by
A mercenary ex-Sheriff investigates crimes within a fantastic world of magick, swords, faeries and dragons.
Eye of Darkness
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

We The People by
Series: Jefferson's Road. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 82,780. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
After so much killing Peter Baird is mentally exhausted, and ready to call it quits and go home. But can he really lay down his weapons while his country is still in flames? As the second civil war rages on, Peter is once more pulled farther and farther from home. But this time, can the President's assassin really bring about peace, or will he lose his own mind first?
A More Perfect Union by
Series: Jefferson's Road. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 87,110. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure
The Liberator of Detroit, Peter Baird has been arrested for treason by the Free Militia of Michigan. But unknown assailants are already attempting to kill him. Will he even make it to trial? Things quickly go awry in this fifth mile of the Jefferson's Road saga. Not only must Peter uncover the deadly source of the government sponsored plague and ally himself with the remnant of the men who've been
Descent by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 75,760. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
Christopher James--a disgraced and scandalized reporter--would like nothing more than to get away from everything. But his latest assignment becomes far more than he bargained for when his informant is murdered, and all signs point to an otherworldly culprit. Can he learn the truth before it's too late, or will the entities obstructing him fatally end his interference?
Nicholas by
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 77,890. Language: English. Published: October 27, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Historical, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
Before the myth was the legend... before the legend was the man... Nicholas - You will believe
A Glass Half-Empty by
Series: Spilled Milk, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 81,590. Language: English. Published: March 19, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller, Fiction » Adventure » Action
For Gerrold Smith, a desperate father now doing triple life sentences, the question of escape is one he‘d rather not face. But when his former hostage turned partner offers to break him out, events spiral rapidly out of control. On the run, Gerrold and Mel discover their love for one another as well as the lengths each will go to bring justice to the corrupt power-brokers who ruined their lives.
God And Country by
Series: Jefferson's Road, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 85,720. Language: English. Published: March 18, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Adventure » Men’s adventure
Abandoned in Detroit, Peter Baird must form a resistance movement to free the city from the clutches of an evil Caliph who has taken over and runs Detroit according to Shariah law. Can Peter convince the citizens of this besieged city to reclaim their rightful inheritance? Or will the leaders of the new religion hold greater sway?
Topheth by
Series: Janelle Becker Books, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 81,090. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
Janelle Becker of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit hunts down a serial arsonist burning churches in Rochester, NY.
Turning by
Series: New World Order, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,020. Language: English. Published: June 25, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Thriller & Suspense, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
Katherine and her disabled sister hide a secret from REGA, the authoritarian government that controls her sector. When they are captured by Sweepers, Katherine escapes and joins the resistance to free her sister and her city.
The Tree of Liberty by
Series: Jefferson's Road, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 85,080. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Adventure » Men’s adventure
Captured by Federal Authorities, Peter Baird finds himself incarcerated in a FEMA Camp outside of Watertown, NY. But even here he is aided by the remnants of the militia, still struggling in a hopeless battle against the corrupt government of the United States. Peter joins forces with other victims and plots to seize control of the prison. The only question is whether any of them will survive.
Eye of Darkness by
Series: The Dragon's Eye Cycle, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 109,160. Language: English. Published: February 20, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
Book One of the Dragon's Eye Cycle. A mercenary ex-Sheriff and a girl outcast from her tribe investigate serial kidnappings and murders. Is it evidence of magick, or is some other darkness bringing such evil into their land?
Spilled Milk by
Series: Spilled Milk, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 80,160. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Adventure » Action
What would you do to protect your kids? For Gerrold Smith, a widower whose children have been taken from him by the courts, the answer is to hold the city hostage. What starts as a random act of violence quickly escalates into terrorist activity, and as Gerrold discovers the city's dark secret he must choose between saving his own children, or sacrificing them to save even more.
Patriots and Tyrants by
Series: Jefferson's Road, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 78,380. Language: English. Published: June 2, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Adventure » Men’s adventure
The man who was manipulated into shooting the President is on the run. His only hope to rescue his brother and save his country is to ally himself with the one person he despises most. But will the price of revolution cost him his soul?
The Coppersmith by
Series: Janelle Becker Books, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 88,360. Language: English. Published: April 20, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
A religiously motivated serial killer stalks pastors in Upstate New York.
The Spirit of Resistance by
Series: Jefferson's Road, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 77,080. Language: English. Published: July 16, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
A plot to spark a 2nd American Revolution begins with an assassination attempt on the President Elect.

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