Author of Implied Contract, Prey, Dead Files and Ghost Hunt

Mike has written six novels, four of which are now in print. He started Father's Press in the spring of 2006, which has rapidly grown to be one of the premier small presses in the country. For more information, see "Submission Guidelines".

He assumed the duties of Chief of Police in a small town in northern Wisconsin, then moved to Kansas where he was a police chief of a larger department. He later administered a drug task force before retiring for good and dedicating himself to writing novels and establishing Father's Press.

Mike has a Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice and a Master's degree in administration of public affairs. His experience as a chief of police affords him a perspective on homicide investigation not normally seen by most homicide investigators. In his books, Mike expertly blends his insight into municipal governments and homicide investigative techniques into thrilling suspense novels about the most difficult, complex and challenging homicide investigations facing law enforcement today.

In Mike's thirty year career, he became familiar with countless people and scenerios that lend realism to his writing. Although his writing is ficticious, it is based to some degree on reality.

Mike can be reached at his web-site: www.mikesmitley.com or www.fatherspress.com. He can be e-mailed at mikesmitley2@yahoo.com. Contact him for a discount on any of his current three novels, IMPLIED CONTRACT, PREY and DEAD FILES.