Michael Lindley is a bestselling author, with a particular focus on mystery and suspense novels. His debut novel, "The Seasons of the Emmalee," was released in 2005 and quickly gained popularity on Amazon for Mystery and Suspense, Historical Fiction, and Women's Fiction. A sequel, "The Summer Town," was published soon after, further solidifying his readership and fanbase. Lindley's stories are known for exploring unexpected love, class struggles, murder, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of idyllic locations.
Prior to becoming a full-time author, Lindley worked in marketing and advertising. He now spends his time between Northern Michigan and Florida, drawing inspiration from the beauty and history of these locations for his novels. Many of his books are set in captivating locales with intriguing historical contexts, such as 1940's Northern Michigan, 1920's Atlanta and Florida, and present-day Charleston and Pawleys Island in South Carolina. Lindley's writing style often features love and relationships challenged by betrayal, tragic loss, and dark forces that test the resilience of his characters.
Lindley's work is influenced by a variety of authors, including Pat Conroy, Kristin Hannah, Ian McEwen, Dennis Lehane, Amor Towles, Anita Shreve, Lisa Wingate, and William Kent Krueger. His stories are inspired by a deep appreciation for idyllic settings and the way they shape the lives of the characters who inhabit them. Growing up in a small northern Michigan lake resort town, Lindley developed a fondness for the unique culture and environment, which later served as inspiration for his first two novels, "The Emmalee Affairs" and "The Summer Town." His personal experiences and love for the region are evident in the vivid descriptions and compelling narratives of these stories.