In 2000, Michael switched genres from historical research to fiction and began writing a police crime series featuring a female detective protagonist with a Sherlock Holmes persona. The series is based on a crime investigating unit, dubbed, "Scotland Yard" that existed within the Chicago Police Department from 1921 to 1956.

His third manuscript titled "She's Naked and Dead" is being reviewed by a small publisher. A fifth, a historical chronology of Chicago's mobsters is in skeletal form.

A fourth manuscript, Chicago's Madam of Death, is midway to completion.

Previously, his published works included: a trinity of spiritual poems, four historical souvenir booklets and historical city tours for three major U.S. cities. He also did a stint as a columnist for a Florida newspaper. At present, besides his column with MyShelf.com, he is writing political news articles for five web sites.

His relaxation hobbies include: restoring / owning classic cars and raising Angelfish. You are cordially invited to visit his web sites.