Award-winning author of Chasing Money

An Amazon #1 Best Seller and 2024 Crime Thriller of the Year

Coming May 15,  2025

Marty and Bo are Back!

From the award-winning author of Chasing Money comes a compelling international crime thriller packed with danger, deception, and betrayal.  

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What would you do if a Russian killer put a gun to your head?

“A gritty, heart-pounding thriller that grabs you from the first page and won’t let you get away!”

Award Recognition – Chasing Money

BIBA Award
Crime Thriller

Crime Thriller
of the Year

Gold Award
Mystery Thriller

Silver Award
Debut Author

Readers Favorite
5-Stars

Eric Hoffer
Book Award

Praise for Chasing Money:

Michael Balter’s debut novel, Chasing Money, is a fast-paced thriller that pits two partners in a start-up venture against an angry Russian killer. If Marty and Bo don’t find ten million dollars and a mysterious missing painting in the next week, it’s not just their company that will be dead. 

Gritty descriptions, simmering threats, and a wry sense of humor… Exceptionally clever and compelling. 

D. Donovan, Senior Editor, Midwest Book Review

The DaVinci Code for grownups. Tinged with noir and ringing with authenticity. Don’t miss this impressive debut novel. 

Warren. C. Easley, author of the award-winning Cal Claxton Mysteries

Chasing Money is a rollercoaster of a ride. It’s wildly inventive and incredibly entertaining. 

Charles Cutter, author of the acclaimed Burr Lafayette legal thrillers

Packed with action. A strong voice paired with authentic dialogue… Witty and engaging.

The BookLife Prize

A strong start for a debut author … A simple but satisfying crime novel that will keep readers hooked.

Kirkus Reviewss

Grows funnier and more surprising every step of the way. Balter’s gift for pacing and dialogue make this a series to watch.

Publisher’s Weekly

Where to Buy Chasing Money

Chasing Money is available in hardcover and paperback editions from bookstores everywhere, including those listed below. The Kindle version of Chasing Money is exclusively available from Amazon, and they also offer Audible,  hardcover and paperback editions.

McLean & Eakin

This Petoskey, MI bookseller stocks signed copies of Chasing Money for pickup or online order.

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Annie Bloom’s

Your neighborhood independent bookstore located at 7834 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR. 

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Horizon Books

Located at 243. E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, Horizon Books has Chasing Money in stock.

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Powell’s Books

Portland’s legendary independent bookstore has Chasing Money available to order. 

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Barnes & Noble

The world’s largest retail bookstore can supply you with Chasing Money in paperback or hardback.

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Books-A-Million

One of the largest retail book chains in the US, BAM! has Chasing Money available to order. 

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Bookshop.org

Every purchase through this online retailer supports independent booksellers. 

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Amazon.com

Available in hardback, paperback, Kindle, and as an Audible audiobook. 

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Events

May 10, 2025

Boozy Book Fair

1:00 – 4:00 PM
Castle Farms
Charlevoix, Michigan

May 18, 2025

Book Launch Party

4:00 – 6:00 PM
Charlevoix Yacht Club
Charlevoix, Michigan

May 24, 2025

Book Signing

2:30 – 3:30 PM
Dockside Books
Charlevoix, Michigan

June 7, 2025

Book Signing

1:00 – 3:00 PM
McLean & Eakin
Petoskey, Michigan