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STORIES THAT ENDURE

LUCAYA is a sad reflection of our times, when evil men do evil things, flourishing without misgiving, yet good men can often anguish a lifetime from childhood trauma that permanently defines them.

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Lucaya: Witnessed On The Island

LUCAYA is a riveting international thriller that unfolds across three continents, weaving a powerful narrative of moral conflict, political intrigue, and the unbreakable bonds of love.

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Pambula

A powerful and haunting novel set against the backdrop of two of the most devastating disasters in modern history—Australia’s deadliest bushfires and the outbreak of a deadly global virus.

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Nullica

Details for this upcoming book will be available soon. Planned release: 2028.

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About the Author

LUCAYA is the first of a trilogy of suspense titles inspired by real people and events, and Michael’s first serious writing endeavor.

PAMBULA, the second in the series is to be published in 2025 with the last one in to be called, NULLICA, in 2028

He is also busy writing a semi-autobiographical story, spanning a period of over a hundred years, when a young couple elope to New York on the Queen Mary from England in 1936. What follows is a devastating family tragedy, the consequences of which dramatically impact generations of lives from the onset of the Second World War until this present day.

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What Readers Say

Daniel & Brianna are the key protagonists facing threats to their lives who manage to find the inner strength to navigate the most terrifying moments of their lives with the courage & dignity they never realized they possessed.The author is clearly a man of the world with extensive historical knowledge about places and events which are spread innocuously throughout the stories, until their impactful significance is revealed in later chapters. The book includes moments of high tension over racism, colonial imperialism, homophobia and sexploitation of the downtrodden. Anyone who has travelled the world, spent time in countries where the gap between the haves and the have nots is wide, will recognize that many of the events and places described in this book are not imaginary. In the end, good overcomes evil and love offers redemption to the main and most troubled character of the story. The evil characters, the manipulators and the corrupt who, without any redeeming values, pay the heaviest prices. I will read it again for entertainment and reflection.

Jean-Yves Chiotti

Virginia, United States

Just finished reading the book, "LUCAYA". I really must compliment the author - it's a sensational read! It is fluid and there was never a dull moment. The author captured the excitement in countries spanning most of the continents; the Caribbean, Australia, the US and the UK and a few other countries too. Daniel's love for Pia and Brianna was well narrated and the minutest feelings were well reproduced in the publication. Their dedication and tremendous determination to help in Daniel's mission to bring the corrupt and the "carnivorous" Lord Elm to justice was captivating and held the interest and attention throughout the book. The fate of everyone in this well written novel is clearly determined and how the characters might live on into the future! I look forward eagerly to your next novel, "PAMBULA". Congratulations to the author for the effort it took to write these extremely unique stories in Juxta-position ….it demonstrates the richness of author's talents as a writer.

Clarence D'Souza

Toronto, Canada

ABSOLUTELY GREAT READ! LUCAYA is strongly recommended, a great read. The story addressed good and evil simultaneously. The people and places came to life through the author's unique style of writing. The characters and events in exotic places reflected how good and evil have existed in the human race throughout time. Even now we witness in our everyday lives, horrific events with truly evil people in our own country. The book also told a great love story. This side of the story showed how lucky two good people can be who find true love in each other at first sight against all odds in a crazy world. This helps restore my faith in the human race. It was this love story within the book that makes you realize that there is hope for the human race in our 2 worlds. I strongly recommend this book! I strongly recommend reading this exceptional book.

Murph the Murph

California, USA

A truly remarkable book, one of a kind that every reader will be eager to continue reading as each chapter unfolds. This painfully beautiful book takes us to a world where the human spirit soars, embracing all that’s good in the world and where unselfish love and happiness still coexist. Yet the book also leads us to another world of reality and the dark souls' insatiable lust and greed for gold; throughout history until the present time, often sparing no one, the rich and powerful destroy all that’s good in their quest for their wealth. Even the children they force to suffer whose lives they rob of their innocence and trust, leaving them abandoned to an existence of confusion and doubt never able to recognize or enjoy the beauty of this world. A brilliant book, please don't stop here... can't wait for the next book!

Zenaida (TB) Trainor

California, USA

We both thoroughly enjoyed it. Andrew spent a whole weekend trading it and couldn't put it down. Would you like us to keep it to ourselves, or could we circulate /loan it to friends?

Charlotte Rose Chapman

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

More Author Please! I finished this book wanting MORE! Pick up your pen again Mr. Bailey and give us more! All the "old cliche's" like "Gripping", "a real page turner" and "couldn't put it down" all apply. The characters and storyline spring off the page and you are transported around the globe and through the centuries. Well done, Author! More please!

Jim Trainor

Northern Ireland

I really loved the book and couldn't put it down when I finally had the chance to relax with it. The amount of research was monumental. How the author knew all of the detail from guns to yachts to Cornwall. No wonder books take forever to write. Like that review said; when's the next one???

Glynis Watts

Hampshire, United Kingdom

A very good read. When is your next book due? Thanks for the pleasure your book gave.

Roger Cheesman

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

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Nullica

Nullica

All currently published editions are available online from selected retailers or at major bookstores in the USA (Barnes & Noble, Booksamillion, Walmart), Australia (Dymocks & Angus & Robinson), UK (Waterstones, Hatchards & Blackwells), Canada (Chapters/Indego) as well as outlets in 30 additional countries, including; New Zealand, South Africa, India, Mexico and most of the EU.