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Michael Tabman

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Born

New York, The United States

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http://www.michaeltabman.com

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Crime, Police Procedural, Mystery

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May 2011

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Michael rose through the ranks of the FBI reaching the level of Special Agent in Charge, commanding 250 FBI Agents throughout three states. His most notable case, the Red Lake High School Massacre investigation, thrust him into the global eye and drew praise for his live news broadcast. Prior to joining the FBI, Michael was a police officer in Fairfax County, Virginia working on patrol and in plain clothes/anti-crime. He became the department’s first hostage negotiator due to his ability to communicate clearly and convincingly.

Michael is called upon as a media crime and security analyst having appeared on CNN, CNBC, HLN, American Heroes Channel, Huffington Post Live, Al Jazeera, WCBS Radio, Sirius Radio and interviewed by the New York ...more

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Average rating: 3.89 · 1,465 ratings · 45 reviews · 11 distinct works

	Bad Intent Volume 1 3.87 avg rating — 676 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	BAD INTENT 3.81 avg rating — 641 ratings — published 2013 — 8 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
	Midnight Sin 4.13 avg rating — 90 ratings — published 2011 — 7 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
	Walking the Corporate Beat: Police School for Business People 4.36 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2009 — 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
	BAD INTENT Volume 3 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	BAD INTENT Volume 2 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	BAD INTENT Volume 4 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	Bad Intent Volume 5 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012	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
	Bad Intent Volume 6 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012	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
	Bad Intent by Michael Tabman (2015-09-29) by Michael Tabman (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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Michael Tabman's Blog: Crime Scene

Former FBI Special Agent Michael Tabman on President Trump's firing of James Comey.

My interview on CBC Television, Canada: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9418235...

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“I found the bank robbery getaway car but was scolded over the FBI radio. Why?"

~ From Walking the Corporate Beat: Police School for Business People.”
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Readers Against P...: Speaking Out Against Hate	2	12	Oct 02, 2011 11:11AM
Business Book Dis...: Business Books	14	131	Apr 22, 2012 07:39PM
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Nurture Your BOOK...: * Do you have an author blog?	74	118	Oct 10, 2014 07:35AM
Chirenjenzie: If you're new, introduce yourself!	152	86	Aug 18, 2015 09:08AM
MYSTERY NOVELS B...: Authors Corner	28	93	Jun 30, 2016 04:07AM

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“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”
― Abraham Lincoln

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“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.”
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“I found the bank robbery getaway car but was scolded over the FBI radio. Why?"

~ From Walking the Corporate Beat: Police School for Business People.”
― Michael Tabman

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message 5: by Ugbomeh

Dec 07, 2013 08:21PM

Thanks MICHAEL, Am really grateful for the approves, please check out my poems on the january good reads contest tagged THE RATTLES OF WAR....Enjoy your day.

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message 4: by Michael

Nov 04, 2012 06:44PM

Maureen wrote: "Hello Michael! Thank you for adding this fellow author into your circle of friends here on Goodreads. I hope you'll add my novels including the cozy mysteries (What Would Nancy Do?, Lethal Prescrip..."

Hey Maureen, Great to make you acquaintance. I will certainly seek out your books.
Thanks,
Michael

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message 3: by Maureen

Nov 04, 2012 06:41PM

Hello Michael! Thank you for adding this fellow author into your circle of friends here on Goodreads. I hope you'll add my novels including the cozy mysteries (What Would Nancy Do?, Lethal Prescription), In the Company of Women, The Christmas to Remember and Finding Normal to your to-read list. I look forward to reading your book reviews and recommendations. Happy reading!

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message 2: by Michael

Oct 10, 2012 02:04PM

Beth wrote: "Hi Michael,
Thanks for sending a Goodreads friend request to this fellow crime writer!"

Hey Beth,

Thank you. I think it is important that we exchange ideas and support each other. Please stay in touch.

Thanks,
Michael

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message 1: by Beth

Oct 10, 2012 01:11PM

Hi Michael,
Thanks for sending a Goodreads friend request to this fellow crime writer!

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