Lagniappe, if you were wondering, is a word I learned from my mother. She was born in southern Louisiana where the term is common. It's a small gift or an unexpected benefit, and that's what I intend this page to be.

I'll shine a little light on some of my favorite people and places, and I'll link to a few random thoughts and musings I've had on various topics. I might even relate a few of the misadventures on this writer's life.

Feel free to drop me a line. I'm always eager to hear from fans.

Best Mystery Reads for 2009

  • Blue Heaven by C.J. Box

  • Hold Tight by Harlan Coben

  • The Woods by Harlan Coben

  • Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais

  • Spade & Archer by Joe Gores

  • The Ten-Mile Trials by Elizabeth Gunn

  • The Wrong Man by John Katzenbach

  • The Hot Kid by Elmore Leonard

  • The Way Home by George Pelecanos

  • Stalin's Ghost by Martin Cruz Smith

Other Lagniappes For You

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Contact Me

Of course, I'm always eager to hear from readers. Feel free to contact me by e-mail.

Thanks for dropping by,
Come again,

Mike.....

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