Michael Kahn

Michael A. Kahn is an accomplished American author, particularly of mystery novels. He is best known for his Rachel Gold series, which features a St. Louis attorney as the main character. Kahn's own background is similarly steeped in the law; he is a trial lawyer, a professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis, and an expert in Intellectual Property and First Amendment law. His legal expertise and experience as a litigating attorney provide the basis for the plot lines in his legal thriller/mystery novels.

Kahn's journey to becoming a published author began as a challenge from his wife, who encouraged him to write a better book than the ones he was reading. This challenge led to the creation of his first novel, "GRAVE DESIGNS," and the beginning of the Rachel Gold series. In addition to his work on the Rachel Gold series, Kahn has also written three stand-alone novels and numerous short stories. His writing style is known for its sharp dialogue, wit, and clever plotting.

Beyond his work as an author and lawyer, Kahn is also an adjunct professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches a class on censorship and free expression. He is married to his high school sweetheart and is a father and grandfather. Despite his many professional and personal commitments, Kahn remains dedicated to his craft and continues to produce engaging and thought-provoking novels.
Rachel Gold Books
# Title Year
1 The Canaan Legacy / Grave Designs 1988
2 Death Benefits 1992
3 Firm Ambitions 1994
4 Due Diligence 1995
5 Sheer Gall 1996
6 Bearing Witness 1999
7 Trophy Widow 2002
8 A Handful of Gold 2012
9 The Flinch Factor 2013
10 Face Value 2014
11 The Dead Hand 2016
12 Bad Trust 2020
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Mourning Sexton 2005
2 The Sirena Quest 2015
3 Played! 2017
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 The Art of Conflict 2019
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 May It Amuse the Court 2001
Michael A. Kahn Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Women Before the Bench 2001