More Praise for Man in the Middle

More Praise
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MAN IN THE MIDDLE

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"Man in the Middle was outstanding, better than Grisham and Scottoline! I read about half fiction and half non-fiction and would put it up against any of the authors I enjoy: Grisham, Nelson DeMille, Ludlum, Follet, Baldacci, Jack Higgins, Clancy, Lisa Scottoline, and Suzanne Brockman to name a few. I started reading it and didn't stop until I was through, which is rare for me. The development of the characters was intriguing and made me feel like I knew the people in the story. This novel shows the realistic greed prevalent among more executives than most would believe -- or more than most would have believed before Enron, Worldcom, etc.

Of course with (my wife) Jennifer's aunt owning the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and Sea Lodge, and being familiar with the San Diego area, it made it all the more enjoyable."

DEREK WERNER -- U.S. Diplomat, Beijing, China

"Man in the Middle is fabulous. I expected to be entertained, but it was a bonus to get educated about behind-the-scene action at trading houses. Even a novice, such as myself, could follow the money. And I couldn't wait to finish once I picked the novel up -- page after page, it pulled me in deeper and deeper. In my estimation, it's more intelligent than, and just as gripping as, Grisham or Ludlum at their best. And as a movie, well, I can't wait for it to hit theaters. What a cast of characters!"

-- CAROLYN MCINERNEY, elected member,
Irvine (CA) District School Board

"I thoroughly enjoyed Man in the Middle. The story is fast-paced and exciting from start to finish -- one never has a chance to get distracted. It incorporates state-of-the-art tools in describing the global financial markets and investment techniques. In today's world of off-shore tax havens, financial frauds, and congressional oversight, its plot seems to parallel events showcased on the front pages of our daily newspapers, and couldn't be more timely. Many of the story details are somewhat unique (at least to this reader). And the story's setting -- San Diego County -- is refreshing for those of us living here. In sum, it may be the author's first book, but it sure reads like his twentieth best-seller!"

-- JERRY FINNELL, retired senior partner,
KPMG Certified Public Accountants;
Ex-Chairman, Illinois State Board Of Accountancy;
& active member of various Del Mar, CA civic organizations

"Man in the Middle is loaded with non-stop action. The novel is reminiscent of the early John Grisham -- at his best -- with banking instead of law."

-- FRED GERSON, CFO,
San Diego Padres professional baseball

"Man in the Middle is a book you won't want to put down. Kenneth Morris weaves a story of Wall Street trading and corporate misconduct that is intriguing and timely."

-- LEIV LEA, CFO,
NASDAQ-listed biotech company, San Francisco, CA

"Man in the Middle is gripping and enthralling. The reader can empathize with the novel's hero, Peter Neil, who turns out to be both ordinary and extraordinary. Kenneth Morris has created a thrilling story with an intricate and unique plot and characters that are both admired and hated."

-- RICHARD A. MILLER, M.D., President & CEO,
Pharmacyclics (SYMBOL PCYC)

"Though I normally read only non-fiction or books of social commentary, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Man in the Middle. The novel captures with great realism the elements of north San Diego County and San Diego City, and the descriptions of Del Mar and Torrey Pines Science Park were extremely accurate. I especially enjoyed the fact that the mystery was how Peter would get 'off the hook.' From that point on, I had a hard time putting the book down -- it was that emotionally grabbing."

-- DAVID DRUKER, Mayor of Del Mar, CA
(as of January 2003)

"Man in the Middle is a dynamic, fast-moving thriller with a mind-capturing plot and all-too-timely insight into how some big companies conduct their business. Once started, the novel is simply impossible to put down."

-- MARJORIE B. MACCOUN,
bookseller and antique dealer (Benicia, CA)

"Kudos on Man in the Middle. I loved the characterization of Peter Neil, and I was able to perfectly visualize the San Diego setting. Though I'm an avid reader of thrillers/mysteries/intrigue, I knew little to nothing about finance and the stock market, so I was afraid I'd have a difficult time understanding the jargon. But Man in the Middle managed to explain things by way of Peter's training. Thank you! The book made for such enjoyable reading that I look forward to those that follow."

-- LUANNE MCINERNEY,
Laguna Niguel, CA

"Man in the Middle caught my interest right from the beginning. It explores the financial world -- a place only known by the insiders -- from the inside out. Despite the jargon and complexities of the financial market being new to me, I was drawn to Peter Neil as I tried to figure out what would happen next. Peter's language both surprised and entertained me. Peter is a likable hero. Thanks for the opportunity to read Man in the Middle and I applaud your efforts!"

-- TRICIA HOWELL, ED.D.,
Director Of Special Services,
Benicia, CA Unified School District

"Man in the Middle grabbed my interest from the start, and became more and more gripping as I got into it -- so much so that, though I'm not much for thrillers, I looked forward to reading it on my bus rides to and from work. Great entertainment! And hurry up with the next book!"

-- BRIAN SEKULA,
engineering consultant, San Rafael, CA

"One of your advance readers loaned me his copy of Man in the Middle and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The lead, Peter Neil, reminds me of a John Grisham character taking a tour through the luxury life in San Diego. The novel would make a terrific movie and I can't wait for the sequel."

-- TOM NORA,
University student, Los Angeles, CA

"I thought Man in the Middle was terrific!!! The plot, character development, dialogue, and description were all very good, and the novel is a "page turner"!!! Congratulations on a very fine first book!!! - My husband Phil reads it next!"

PAM PALISOUL -- Carlsbad, California