“A compelling page-turner with a chilling what-if scenario drawn from the truth.”

—Rick Mofina, USA Today bestselling author of Her Last Goodbye

PUBLISHED BY INKSHARES

The Man from Mittelwerk

The death of a scientist in the early days of the cold war prompts an investigation into a top-secret laboratory with ties to Nazi Germany.

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Meet the Authors

Twin brothers Michael and Zack Urlocker are writing their first book together under the name M.Z. Urlocker.

Michael is a former newspaper reporter and financial analyst living in Ottawa. Zack is a software executive living in Traverse City, Michigan.

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News

News
Kindle Sale
Kindle Sale

The Kindle version of The Man from Mittelwerk is on sale now for a reduced price at Amazon! Also, get a free bonus: the first two issues of the graphic novel adaptation.

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Graphic Novel Progress
Graphic Novel Progress

Progress on the graphic novel adaptation continues. I’ve been using Midjourney as well as other AI image generators. The first two issues cover the first 12 chapters of the book. Download them for free.

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Ottawa Book Signings Nov 19, Dec 9
Ottawa Book Signings Nov 19, Dec 9

Michael is taking part in a book signings in Ottawa on November 19 at Perfect Books, Elgin St, and on December 9 at Coles Bookstore, Billings Bridge.

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The Beat Goes On
The Beat Goes On

Some highly recommended collections of short stories by Ian Rankin, Stephen King and Charles Ardai.

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Toronto Book Signing Sun June 4
Toronto Book Signing Sun June 4

Michael will be signing copies of The Man from Mittelwerk at Indigo Books, Yonge / Eglinton, Toronto, Sunday June 4, noon - 3pm.

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Crime Writers of Canada Finalist
Crime Writers of Canada Finalist

The Man from Mittelwerk has been shortlisted as a finalist for best first novel by the Crime Writers of Canada. Includes a short video interview.

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Available in French: L’Homme de Mittelwerk
Available in French: L’Homme de Mittelwerk

The Man from Mittelwerk has been translated into French. We undertook a professional translation using Sarah Chanteau who specializes in historic fiction.

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Bestseller Experiment Podcast
Bestseller Experiment Podcast

Michael and I were interviewed for the Bestseller Experiment Podcast to talk about the process of creative writing with a partner. It’s not always easy, but the book was all the better for it.

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