Sudden Death
“You like golf, you like murder mysteries – then Sudden Death is your book!”
-James Patterson
Reid Clark is a pro golfer at the top of the leader board during the PGA tour; he s also a hothead with a reputation for trouble. Reid receives a death threat right before teeing off on the final day of the Master’s Tournament, and hires a P.I. to track down the perpetrator. Suspense builds throughout as Reid tries to compete in one of golf s most prestigious contests…and woo the woman he loves…while dodging death at every turn. For sports fans and mystery lovers in general, Sudden Death will score big.
David Yoho –
I couldn’t put it down. Anyone who loves golf will love Sudden Death.
Brian Moss, former Editor, NY Daily News Express –
Tee-rrific first outing by a promising author.
Kenneth S. Francella, President, Global Investment Research, Inc. –
Superb read! Could not put it down. Golf references are spot on. Great story line…Balkind should be congratulated.
Frank DeAlto, retired N.Y.P.D. Sergeant –
I don’t golf, but I found myself totally involved with the characters. Michael’s writing style had me in the middle of the action and kept me there to the end.
Stuart Malina, Director of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra,Music Supervisor of Broadway’s Movin’ Out –
Sudden Death appealed to my inner golfer. A real page-turner and an easy, entertaining read.
Kurt Bryan, author of The Game Breaker & The Double Move –
Sudden Death is a direct hit! A Hole in One with crisp, tight action boldly mixed with flesh and blood characters that jump out at you from the page. An excellent read from the opening shot to the very end…!
Jeffrey H. Edwards, President, DeForest Enterprises, Inc. –
Sudden Death is a gripping story of terror on the tour that keeps the reader engaged throughout. You feel like you are walking the fairways while looking over your shoulder like Reid Clark, as you play through chapters 1-36. A great read!
Dave Berner, host of Travelgolf.com This Week radio show –
Michael knows his golf and his murder. This is the perfect mix of golf and suspense. The game is a mystery, as we all know, but Sudden Death makes it a bigger, better mystery. A great read!
Country Club Quarterly Magazine –
Michael Balkind intrigues golf enthusiasts far & wide with his first suspense novel. Wrought with danger, mystery and a bit of golf, this page-turner will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Met Golfer Magazine –
In his first novel, Michael Balkind has crafted a suspenseful thriller that uses many familiar Westchester County references.