I had the pleasure of reading Michelle Kay Malsbury’s new book “The Swindler.” The book is a well written narrative of what the culture of some young ambitious people are about. It took me back a few years to a time when I was one of those New York Fifth Avenue hot shots groping my way up the ... more

I had the pleasure of reading Michelle Kay Malsbury’s new book “The Swindler.” The book is a well written narrative of what the culture of some young ambitious people are about. It took me back a few years to a time when I was one of those New York Fifth Avenue hot shots groping my way up the corporate ladder one subordinate at a time. Those on the way up never realize there’s always the last rung on the ladder then it’s all down hill. The Swindler is a classic example of arrogance greed and sex dominating an up and coming firm in any field of endeavor. There were times when I saw my former self peeking out from between the lines. The Swindler could very well be a hand book for a new breed of corporate climbers on their way up.

Ken Hughes, Retired

Below is a short review from Mike Fentem for Michelle's new novel, The Swindler.
I've known Michelle since she was fifteen or sixteen years old. We grew up in the same small town in Illinois and went to the same schools, pools, and parks. She was always fun and had a good imagination. I'll be t... more

Below is a short review from Mike Fentem for Michelle's new novel, The Swindler.
I've known Michelle since she was fifteen or sixteen years old. We grew up in the same small town in Illinois and went to the same schools, pools, and parks. She was always fun and had a good imagination. I'll be the first to admit that back then who would have thunk that she would become a author? However, I have had the pleasure of reading both of her books and have found them to be well written and fun reading! The characters are inventive and interesting. The stories take places in fun and exotic locales. The plot builds from chapter to chapter keeping the reader engaged in what may occur next and how it will all end. The main character, Skip, is a enigma himself with a ego larger than life. His thirst for money and fast women was second to none, but I liked getting to know him while reading this book. Besides having little, to no, scruples, he does manage to keep his ponzi scheme and other illigitimate business endeavors pretty secret for a number of years while he rakes in oodles of cash and stashes it all around the globe. However, can he outlast the SEC and other regulatory agencies, who is hot on his tail or is his time up? I truly enjoyed The Swindler and I believe you will too!