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Stealing Gold
“With sharply drawn characters and a plot as twisty and dangerous as a Super-G race on an icy course, Balkind’s Stealing Gold gives new meaning to the term a slippery slope.”
-New York Times Bestselling author, Reed Farrel Coleman,
U.S. Ski Team racer, Peter Buckar, is America’s best hope for bringing home the gold in multiple races in the upcoming Olympics. Weeks prior to the Games, Peter has a devastating crash on an icy Downhill race course in Chamonix, France. Unconscious, he is medevacked to the hospital. Days later, still comatose, Peter is snatched from his hospital bed. Is it for ransom? Is it a competing country trying to eliminate their biggest competition? Or are the reasons more nefarious? The list of suspects grows rapidly as Reid Clark’s Chief of Security, along with European law enforcement combine efforts to work together to find Peter before it’s too late.
-New York Times Bestselling author, Reed Farrel Coleman,
U.S. Ski Team racer, Peter Buckar, is America’s best hope for bringing home the gold in multiple races in the upcoming Olympics. Weeks prior to the Games, Peter has a devastating crash on an icy Downhill race course in Chamonix, France. Unconscious, he is medevacked to the hospital. Days later, still comatose, Peter is snatched from his hospital bed. Is it for ransom? Is it a competing country trying to eliminate their biggest competition? Or are the reasons more nefarious? The list of suspects grows rapidly as Reid Clark’s Chief of Security, along with European law enforcement combine efforts to work together to find Peter before it’s too late.
351 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2021
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About the author
Michael Balkind
7 books78 followersMichael Balkind's novels; Stealing Gold, Sudden Death, Dead Ball, Gold Medal Threat, & The Fix are endorsed by NY Times bestselling authors; James Patterson, Clive Cussler, Wendy Corsi Staub, Andrew Gross, John Feinstein, Tim Green, John Lescroart, & Reed Farrel Coleman.
Sudden Death (November 2007)
Dead Ball (July 2009)
Gold Medal Threat (January 2013)
The Fix (January 2014) Co-Authored with NBC Sports/Golf Channel Host & 2014 Winter Olympics Host, Ryan Burr
Stealing Gold (September 2021)
"Pure fun, pure intrigue. The action never stops till a fascinating climax!" Clive Cussler
Sudden Death (November 2007)
Dead Ball (July 2009)
Gold Medal Threat (January 2013)
The Fix (January 2014) Co-Authored with NBC Sports/Golf Channel Host & 2014 Winter Olympics Host, Ryan Burr
Stealing Gold (September 2021)
"Pure fun, pure intrigue. The action never stops till a fascinating climax!" Clive Cussler
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January 22, 2026
After reading Stealing Gold by Michael Balkind, I found it to be an interesting and thoughtful story with a clear message. The plot keeps you engaged while exploring themes like honesty, temptation, and consequences. I liked how the lesson wasn’t forced but developed naturally through the characters’ choices.
It’s an easy read, yet it gives you something to think about once you’re done. Overall, this is a solid story that balances entertainment with a meaningful moral, making it a good choice for readers who enjoy reflective fiction.
It’s an easy read, yet it gives you something to think about once you’re done. Overall, this is a solid story that balances entertainment with a meaningful moral, making it a good choice for readers who enjoy reflective fiction.
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