Kindle Edition Amazon MICHAEL PHELPS NOVELS Category:  Mystery/Suspense Publisher: Blue Line Publishing House, Inc. Type: Fiction Pages: 205 Copyright: February 27, 2012 A respected horse racing jockey is brutally murdered on the last day of the racing season in a small Kentucky town. Eight years later, his widow, their son-in-law and her nephew are charged with the crime.  Chief Investigator Mike Walsh & his assistant Rosa Cabillo are dispatched to Kentucky to investigate the case and find evidence to prove their clients' innocence.  An action-packed read into the sleazy underbelly of the fast and colorful sport of horse racing.

The Jockey's Justice
5.0 out of 5 stars A Five-Star Winner! April 10, 2012
By John L. Evans
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase"In THE JOCKEY'S JUSTICE, Florida-based Michael Phelps tells the engrossing and meticulous story of what happens after Barbara Caldero and son-in-law, Albert McFee are arrested for the murder of Barbara's husband, Joey. Eight years earlier, Joe Caldero had been found brutally beaten and shot outside his home in Hendersonville, Kentucky, a popular town on the U.S. horse-racing circuit.

Based on a true story, Mr. Phelps, who was the Chief Investigator for Miami-based Defense Attorney, Frank Pizzo, takes us on a roller-coaster ride into the world of horse-racing's political maneuvering and corruption. He introduces us to the Jockey World of trainers, Racing Stewards, and horse owners. Mr. Phelps captures the true feeling of Hendersonville, the 'horse-town' where everybody knows everybody's business, and then some. This is a tale that rolls along at a steady, unflagging pace and builds to a shocking and suspenseful climax. A page-turner for sure. The Jockey's Justice (The Mike Walsh Detective Novels) will keep you guessing. A fascinating and riveting read, right from the starting gate."


The Execution of Justice
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"For a debut novel, Michael Phelps has outdone himself. "The Execution of Justice" gives a great in depth look at the life of a police officer. Mike Walsh must try to balance his work life and his home life, which I can only imagine must be extremly difficult for an officer of the law. Hardships hit and long hours at work take place as he goes through case after case, tryting to catch the criminals who threaten his city. At the same time he must try to fight off and deal with the tensions that are slowly developing at home. I found this book to be an insightful read and loved how much I learned about police life. It was very realistic, making it very clear that Michael Phelps has experience in the investigative field. The writing was well done and the characters were expertly developed. I was looking for more of a focused plot meaning that I would have liked to see one case take precedence, with the mention of other cases, but thay may be just me. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I recommend "The Execution of Justice" to anyone who is looking for a good read, looking to learn more about police detectives, or enjoy crime drama." , --MR. TONY PETERS, Author/Book Critic of Swift Current, SK, Canada, 3.375 STARS on June 5, 2009.

"This is the story of Mike Walsh a policeman and then a Robbery-Homicide detective for the Indianapolis Police Department. The book is based on a true story. The fact that thestory took place in Indianapolsi was what first drew me to the book. I was born, raised and live in Indianapolis. I enjoyed the book very much and particularly knowing the parts of town where the story took place added to my interest. I could not put the book down. I wanted to know what was going to happen, because the author made you feel like you were with the detectives, and you could feel their pain, and elatiuon when they were able to close a case. One Christmas Eve Mike Walsh and his partner Brad Reccio were called to a domestic dispute. Brad was gunned down and was seriously hurt. The suspect had Mike in his line of fire and he was unable to get to his partner. Becaue of this, Mike put himself in danger and came forward to try and talk the suspect into surrendering. Mike was successful and Brad was rushed to the hospital where Mike learned he would make a full recovfery. Soon after this incident Mike Walsh was promoted to the robbery-homicide division. He was assigned to work with his one time mentor Jack Lovell. Mike found that he was quite good at being a detective and with Jack's guidance he became very good at his job. The bulk of the novel deals with the different cases Mike works on and how a detective investigates cases and gathers information. The story also focused on the married life of Mike Walsh and how his job affected his marriage. Detectives put in a lot of time tracking down information and different leads that come from their informers. Joanne, Mike's wife found that his new hours on his new job meant that he was not home very much. She also worried about his safety all the time. This put a huge strain on their marriage. I don't think many people think about that part of a policeman's or detective's life. Their families really have to put up with them bringing the job home with them and the inherent danger of the job. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who especially enjoys crime novels or just a good read." --MS. KAREN HENE, Book Critic, Indianapolis, IN, FIVE STARS on May 1, 2009


David Janssen-My Fugitive
David Janssen-My Fugitive September 9, 2009
By Cheri S. Fogle
Format:Hardcover

Growing up watching the weekly show, THE FUGITVE, was a night most women would actually put their ironing down, and set down and watch TV. It wasn't only the action and suspense of the show, but for most of us it was we all were secretly in love with, David Janssen. He gave most of us, the excitment we needed in our lives at one moment or a other. Janssen took us into his world as the Fugitive, and Michael Phelps took us there again, with his truthfulness about David.
Author, J.D.MIchael Phelps, in his magnificiant writing, brought all this back so we could read his book and re-live it, in another time in our lives, and by taking us into the most personal parts of Davids life, we never knew about. After reading this book, I had to read it the second time, to make sure I didn't miss one part of Davids life, that Phelps delivered in this book.
Even the most negative things that came out in his life became exciting, showing me that a man I watched on TV, was not only a handsome man, a great actor, who took our breath away, in each episode, but Michael Phelps showed us he was also in his life in Hollywood, a very passionate man, who lived life to its fullest.
With each chapter about David and his wife, his affairs, his drinking, Phelps brought it all to life, but leaving us still, with so much respect for Janssen.
Phelps did a outstanding job of showing us another side a a man, but making us all still remember him as the wonderful actor he was. Phelps did a OUTSTANDING JOB,in this journey through Janseen life. I applaud Phelps for giving me the chance to read and enjoy this book. I will look forward to reading Author Phelps other books.