Mike Mackay

Scam at Five Mile Road follows Jack on a new assignment that seems straightforward, find missing money, but after a string of near misses, he finds that someone is willing to kill to keep their secret. What were some sources that informed the development of this novel? This is based on true events which happened in the automotive component industry. I did a lot of consulting in this industry and was the one who uncovered what was going on. What scene in the book did you have

Scam at Old River follows a computer forensic expert who goes undercover in the San Francisco criminal world to find a missing woman. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story? I have told this story many times and my listeners said it would make a great crime/thriller novel. You state that this novel is based on true events; what kind of research did you do to ensure you captured the essence of the story? It is based on true events. However I had to move the loca

It’s not unusual for Jack to get a call from his on-and-off-again lover, Stella. After all, the two are peas in a pod. They share not only computer skills but also a strong desire to solve mysteries. This time, Stella needs more than just a favor. This time, Stella briefly mentions that his assistance is urgently required as she throws in a quick reference to three deaths. Assuming these are accidental deaths in Stella’s facility, Jack is more than surprised to find that the

Jack is no stranger to difficult situations. It’s certainly not unheard of for him to get into the occasional jam, but his current...

Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite Scam at Old River by Mike Mackay features Jack Rhodes as the main star and hero of the story with a cast of both good and bad players. Debbie is an accountant that has found some illegal goings-on and is trying to escape from her job. When Jack learns her story, he tries to step in to help by getting a job at the company she works for - Magna. Magna is a real estate company that seems to a scam. Stella is a rich hacker whom Jack