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Michael L.F. Slavin

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I write crime fiction, a vigilante in my Kill Crime series, and about a self-aware serial killer in my Spike, 35 Kills, and Smiling series. Spike first shows up in Kill Crime 2 and is in Kill Crime 3 before he breaks out with his series.

www.mikeslavinauthor.com

I’m a family man, retired, self-made millionaire, and a West Pointer. Besides my fiction, I am trying to help others have more freedom by having financial stability, defined as at least $1,000,000 in the bank. I'll tell you how. Seriously, read it if you want to know. www.onemillioninthebank.com

Love to hear from readers: mikeslavinauthor@gmail.com

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Good luck with everything in your life,
Mike
PS: I'd appreciate a great review if you read any of my books.
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Michael L.F. Slavin I have always wanted to write a book. My first book was started when I was in the third grade. It was a story about a WW II soldier. I was probably ei…moreI have always wanted to write a book. My first book was started when I was in the third grade. It was a story about a WW II soldier. I was probably eight years old. I didn't have a chance. It was handwritten on ruled notebook paper. I didn't get very far. I have also started some sci-fi books, a romance book (not my thing), and a couple of action books over the years and non-fiction business/self-help.

Over the years, as I said, I have started a few books but never got past about 20,000 words. Then I got the idea to help others learn from my experience. I was broke and bankrupt and really struggled for 7 years. Then I wrote a business plan over a weekend, raised $203,000 in two weeks from strangers and started my own business. Three years later I was a millionaire.

So my first inspiration to get a book finished was my desire to help others. My first book, One Million in the Bank: How To Make $1,000,000 With Your Own Business, Even If You Have No Money Or Experience was my way of helping others know how to do it. Anyone can do it. It has won 7-awards.

I am retired now and have time to write fiction. So I set a word goal of 1,200 words a day. It took me 60 days to write my first novel, Kill Crime. What a rush! I wrote a novel and it seemed like a good action story. I have been editing tweaking it for about 1 1/2 years now. In the meantime, I have written book two (now editing) and started book three and another series, Pixie Powers, PI. She is a comedian at night and learning to be a PI by day.

(Update 6 May 2021- I have also published Primed to Kill, Kill Crime 2, and a short story prequel to the series Life-Changing Money, free on my website www.mikeslavinauthor.com)

What inspires me.........everything! I keep learning and would like to continue new stories with my characters. But I want to try writing other characters and other genres.

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I saw your review on my book ATF Undercover, let me know if you're interested in collaborating on a fictional book on ATF? I have written 40 short books on Amazon from fiction to non-fiction in the last six months since I retired from ATF as a Special Agent last year. I also have done numerous podcast shows on organized crime, my undercover cases, politics and other topics. I appreciate you recommending my book.

Michael L.F. Slavin Thank you for the offer, and congrats on your writing success, and thank you for your service.

I fear I do not have time. I am currently writing Kill …moreThank you for the offer, and congrats on your writing success, and thank you for your service.

I fear I do not have time. I am currently writing Kill Crime 4 and starting a new series about a serial killer. Combine that with my limited time because I care for my wife with Parkinson's, and there's just not enough time in the day. But never say never, just not now. Sorry.

I would love for you to be a reference for me if I have a question now and then about the ATF. Of course, I'd thank you in the credits.

All the best and good luck,
Mike
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	Kill Crime (Jeff Case #1) by Mike Slavin (Goodreads Author), Michael L.F. Slavin (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 451 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Primed to Kill (Jeff Case #2) by Mike Slavin (Goodreads Author), Michael L.F. Slavin (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 435 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wrong Kill (Kill Crime #3) by Mike Slavin (Goodreads Author), Michael L.F. Slavin (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 164 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spike,35 Kills and Smiling (Spike, 35 Kills and Smiling Book 1) by Mike Slavin (Goodreads Author), Michael L.F. Slavin (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 109 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Million in the Bank: How to Make $1,000,000 With Your Own Business, Even If You Have No Money Or Experience by Michael L.F. Slavin (Goodreads Author), Mike Slavin (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 90 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life-Changing Money (Jeff Case #1.5) by Mike Slavin (Goodreads Author), Michael L.F. Slavin (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 58 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Veterans' Guide to One Million in the Bank by Michael L.F. Slavin (Goodreads Author), Mike Slavin (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 10: by Sandra

Dec 20, 2018 06:54AM

Hi Michael,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)

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message 9: by Michael

Nov 27, 2018 04:11PM

Kathi wrote: "Thanks for the book rec Michael!! Haven't read this one and need to!! Wishing you a great holiday season!!!"

TY and a great holiday to you too. Mike

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Nov 27, 2018 03:59PM

Thanks for the book rec Michael!! Haven't read this one and need to!! Wishing you a great holiday season!!!

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Nov 21, 2018 02:24PM

Thank you for the Friend request.

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Oct 06, 2018 01:27PM

Hello, Michael! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you're well and having a great weekend. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta

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Oct 06, 2018 06:26AM

Lawyer wrote: "Michael, thanks for the invite. Best wishes for your writing."
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Michael, thanks for the invite. Best wishes for your writing.

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Hi, Michael! Thanks for the friend request! It's very nice to meet you!! : )

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Jun 10, 2018 02:39PM

Diane wrote: "Ty you for the recommendation. I like David Baldacci. Very god author."

He is good, but "God" good? :)

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Ty you for the recommendation. I like David Baldacci. Very god author.

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