Award-winning author of Chasing Money
An Amazon #1 Best Seller and 2024 Crime Thriller of the Year
Coming in July 2026
The Third Marty & Bo Crime Thriller
Title and cover reveal – February 2026.
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Book one in the award-winning series
Money, Art, Murder and Mayhem
A missing masterpiece. A deadly threat. A desperate search. Marty and Bo were just trying to keep their struggling startup alive – but now they’ve got a bigger problem – keeping themselves alive.
Now available in Audible & Kindle Unlimited
Award Recognition – Chasing Money
BIBA Award
Crime Thriller
Crime Thriller
of the Year
Gold Award
Mystery Thriller
Gold Medal
MWSA
Thriller
Gold Medal
Crime Fiction
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.
The DaVinci Code for grownups. Tinged with noir and ringing with authenticity. Don’t miss this impressive debut novel.
Chasing Money is a rollercoaster of a ride. It’s wildly inventive and incredibly entertaining.
Packed with action. A strong voice paired with authentic dialogue… Witty and engaging.
A strong start for a debut author … A simple but satisfying crime novel that will keep readers hooked.
Grows funnier and more surprising every step of the way. Balter’s gift for pacing and dialogue make this a series to watch.
Praise for The Vatican Deal:
“Michael Balter masterfully crafts a high-stakes thriller that plunges readers deep into the shadowy corridors of power, crime, and deception. The Vatican Deal is an electrifying blend of suspense, intrigue, and razor-sharp wit, where the stakes are as monumental as the Vatican’s own secrets.
Balter’s command of atmosphere is exceptional—whether it’s the sun-drenched piazzas of Rome or the claustrophobic depths of criminal conspiracies, every scene pulses with authenticity and tension. His protagonists, Marty and Bo, are the perfect mix of world-weary cynicism and dogged determination, making them compelling guides through this labyrinth of danger and deception.
With masterful pacing and an eye for both the grandeur and grit of his settings, Balter delivers a relentless thriller that lingers long after the final page. Fans of Vatican intrigue and crime fiction will find this a must-read”
– Gary McAvoy, bestselling author of the Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers
We can’t remember the last time we read a mafia thriller that was this fun.
A brilliant mix of danger, deception, and intrigue … with complex characters, unpredictable twists, and high-stakes action
Emotionally compelling, astute in its logic, delightfully unexpected … hard to predict or put down
A fast-paced, action-packed crime thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
The Vatican Deal is a must-read for lovers of gripping high-stakes crime thrillers with a touch of adventure, action, and drama… I loved it.
An intricate, masterfully crafted plot peppered with twists, authentic detail, and smart dialogue. The Vatican Deal is as fine a thriller as I’ve had the pleasure of reading.
Where to Buy Michael’s Books
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.
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