Testimonials:
“I really enjoyed the continuing story of Robbie and his friends and family. The characters are endearing, especially Robbie, who is the smartest boy his friend, Marlene, knew which is why she chose him to help solve the mystery of her mother's death. Robbie is also a resilient child who lives with a cruel, uncaring father whose only redeeming value is that he married a lovely woman, Clara, who is kind to and devoted to his children who suffered terribly when their mother died. The murder mystery reads like a Hardy Boys book and the young people, with the help of Clara and Robbie's uncle Melvin, follow leads and read old police reports in an effort to find the person or persons who murdered Marlene's mother 4 years earlier. Like the first book in this two-book series, this one is so much more than a murder mystery. The book includes information about WWII that Robbie gleans from every WWII vet who will talk to him; the story of the Los Angeles baseball teams that are of great interest to Robbie; model airplane building; radio repair; chemestry experiments and information about the San Fernando Valley of the 1950s. It is a multi-layered book with likeable, realistic characters (except Robbie's father who is completely contemptable) and well worth reading.” (Marlene)
“Lets take a trip down memory lane. If you liked the era of Willie Mays &Mickey Mantle and playing ball games in the streets, using vacant lots for play grounds, and loving your Mom and wondering about Dad. Hmmmph…The Dads mainly vererans and no such thing as PTSD. At every corner the author brings in a location and forgotten memory. I liked the cast and storyline ; the twist and turns. But mostly I relished taking the time to reminisce.” (Life Could Be A Dream)
“A look at what can happen if the top Doctors are corrupted. the lengths they might go to keep their secrets… amazing story! well written, I couldn't put it down. Dr Green keeps you in suspense the entire time.” (Executive Committee)
“A witty, well-documented journey into the world of teaching hospitals, medical politics, and the struggles doctors face to keep their lives on track. Health professionals and patients alike will learn something as they enjoy this historical novel” (Stone Mother)
REading REcommendation from Dr. Rex:
Brevity is an ethereal contemplation on mortality and all that goes with it. It is the point of view of an aging professor diagnosed with cancer. As he drifts through his present-day problems, he spends much time on reviewing his past life and drawing universal lessons for those facing death. He has more questions than answers.
About the Author: Michael Jon Lundell grew up in the San Fernando Valley. He moved to the Bay Area, attending Cal State Hayward, majoring in English and running track. He spent many years working for upscale bookstores like Kepler's and became a bibliophile who could advise anyone on suitable books to read. In his later years he returned to southern California and composed his magnum opus, Brevity.