Soldier's Gap is a non-traditional mystery with literary elements. The high school principal is brutally murdered, but Deputy Sheriff Dave Jenkins's search for meaning and love is a much more significant theme.
"Murder isn't usually this fun
Sarah Thompson has ten days on Maui to find her lifetime after lifetime soulmate. She is certain he is waiting for her there on one of the last remaining land masses of Mu still above water.
Mike Bayles, a lifelong Midwest resident, is the author of Threshold, a book of poetry. His poetry and fiction are widely-published. Since the passing of my father in 1993, I write to live. But for most of my life i've written. My poetry and short stories are published in a number of literary magazines, anthologies and newsletters.
Background
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It's in my blood. In high school certain phrases and word rhythms kept going through my head, and they were seeking accompaning lines. I also must say that The Beatles helped inspire my creativity. A classmate's reaction to an essay I wrote in high school was encouraging.
Birth Place
Peoria, IL Peoria
Accomplishments
My wrting has received numerous rewards from the Iowa Poetry Association, Phantasm, The Des Moines Register, Out Loud Poetry readings, The Great Blue Beacon.