Alure Basement Designer Mike Balkind is about to have his first book released!

Michael Balkind has been designing Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems for Alure for over four years.

Mr. Balkind, a voracious reader, has fulfilled a lifelong desire to write a novel. He graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelors degree in Economics. He has always dabbled in creative writing. His previous published writings consist of business newsletters, marketing brochures and training manuals. He has had a successful 20 year career in sales and marketing and has owned several businesses. After a childhood filled with competitive sports; lacrosse, swimming, gymnastics and skiing to name a few, he played college lacrosse. He has since settled into a more recreational athletic life. He enjoys golf and plays in a weekly foursome. He also enjoys skiing and hiking with his family. He is an avid fan of PGA golf.

He has combined his passion for sports as well as Suspense and Mystery genres in his first novel series; Sudden Death, a golf suspense novel, The Foundation, a sports mystery (Coming Soon) and Stealing Gold, an Olympic ski mystery (in the works). Mr. Balkind lives in Katonah, New York with his wife, three children and Maxie the wondermutt!

SUDDEN DEATH
Reid Clark is a pro golfer at the top of the PGA leader board; he's also a hothead with a reputation for trouble. Reid receives a death threat right before teeing off on the final day of the Master's Tournament, and hires a P.I. to track down the perpetrator. Suspense builds throughout as Reid tries to compete in one of golf's most prestigious contests...and woo the woman he loves...while dodging death at every turn. A novel every mystery buff or sports enthusiast will enjoy.

For more information, visit www.balkindbooks.com