MICHAEL UNLIMITED

By Richard Morin

Dive into Michael Unlimited, a gripping tale of ambition and redemption. Follow Michael's journey from a restless youth to a powerful executive, navigating crime, power, and the search for authenticity in a world of excess.

Book One is available on Amazon.  Book Two is coming soon!

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A message from Richard Morin, Author.

My latest work is not a story of crime and power, but a profound meditation on the human spirit's capacity for change. Whether you're a fan of crime thrillers or character-driven dramas, Michael Unlimited promises a reading experience that is as thought-provoking as it is exhilarating.

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Sysnopsis

Michael Unlimited, Book One follows the tumultuous life of Michael Wilson, whose journey from small-town promise to corporate power and, ultimately, personal redemption is shaped by the consequences of his choices. The novel is structured in three major acts: Michael’s fall from grace, his rise and moral compromise in the corporate world, and his quest for peace and meaning.
The story opens with Michael as a high-achieving high school senior. He is a gifted MMA fighter, mentored by his sensei Shigeru, who teaches him Stoic philosophy and the importance of living in the present. Michael works at a local gas station for Hank and is supported by a loving middle-class family. Despite these advantages, Michael’s desire for quick wealth leads him to begin dealing cocaine. His inexperience and greed result in his arrest during a sting operation led by undercover officer Kim. This event devastates his family and mentors, and Michael is sentenced to two years in minimum-security prison.
Prison serves as a crucible for Michael. He endures violence, including a severe beating and a  stabbing, which leave him physically and emotionally scarred. Guided by Shigeru’s teachings, Michael uses his incarceration for self-improvement, studying languages and taking courses. He adopts the philosophy of "One Day At A Time" (ODAAT) and internalizes the belief that he is the director of his own life. This period marks a significant shift in his character, from naive ambition to hardened resolve.

Upon release, Michael moves to the city and enrolls in college, studying architecture and

engineering. He becomes involved in a passionate affair with his professor, Melissa Boyd, a wealthy woman twice his age. The relationship is intense but short-lived; Melissa, with the help of her ex-husband Ben Boyd, ends the relationship abruptly, paying Michael hush money and serving him with a restraining order. This experience deepens Michael’s cynicism and sharpens his ambition.

Graduating with honors, Michael is hired by The Complete Construction Company (TCCC) through HR manager Jasmine. His talent and drive quickly propel him up the corporate ladder. He impresses Indira, the head of engineering, and soon occupies a corner office. Michael becomes the company’s rainmaker, securing contracts through his association with Raoul’s Place, an exclusive club owned by the flamboyant Raoul. The club, protected by the formidable security chief Killer, is a haven for the business elite to indulge their vices. Michael leverages these decadent gatherings to win business, eventually purchasing the club himself.

Michael’s success draws the attention of Vladimir, a Russian mob boss who becomes a silent partner, laundering money through TCCC and enabling Michael to take on international projects. Michael rationalizes his involvement, distancing himself from the criminal aspects, but becomes increasingly enmeshed in the underworld. He is promoted to President of TCCC, with Indira as COO and Jasmine as CEO, forming a powerful executive team.

Michael’s departure enrages Vladimir, who hires Killer to track him down and kill him. As

Michael drifts through small-town America, he finds solace in ordinary interactions, such as conversations with Sam, an old miner, and Auntie Izzy, a retired author. The pursuit culminates in a confrontation by a river, where Michael kills Killer in self-defense, marking a final violent break from his past.

Stranded on a remote mountain road, Michael is rescued by Long Feather, chief of a Native American tribe. Welcomed into the community, Michael forms a close bond with Long Feather and his brother Warrior. He invests in the tribe’s struggling businesses, transforming their sawmill and quarry into profitable ventures. Michael builds a log cabin and finds a sense of belonging and purpose previously absent from his life.

The past resurfaces when Warrior is attacked by Vladimir’s men over a business dispute. Michael and Long Feather travel to the city, infiltrate Vladimir’s mansion, and Long Feather kills the mob boss, severing the last tie to Michael’s former life. With the threat eliminated, Michael’s new life flourishes. He falls in love with Sally, a traveling doctor, and serves as a deputy sheriff, defending the community in a deadly shootout. The novel concludes with Michael fully integrated into the tribe, married to Sally, and holding their newborn son, Joshua. His journey, which began with a reckless pursuit of wealth, ends with the realization that true fulfillment lies in community, love, and purpose.

Structurally, Michael Unlimited, Book One is a character-driven narrative that balances action, introspection, and moral complexity. Michael’s arc is defined by his evolving understanding of power, consequence, and redemption. The pacing is deliberate, with each act building on the last, culminating in a satisfying resolution that ties together the novel’s central themes: the cost of ambition, the search for belonging, and the possibility of transformation.

Book Two, Michael continues his journey and has plenty of twists and turns.