AUTHOR
I'm an author living in Ottawa, Canada. My latest novel, 1999, is now available! My recent book, Civil Twilight, earned praise from various outlets and is available on Amazon. I also wrote the online bestseller Redemption Song (2006) and short story collection Sunshine at Night (2017).
PRAISE FOR 1999
"I couldn't put it down!"
- Reader review of 1999
"There is a life lesson for all of us in this novel and I would recommend it to any adult."
- Amazon review of 1999
PRAISE FOR CIVIL TWILIGHT
"We enjoyed reading Civil Twilight. It was a pleasure to see such a fast-paced novel unfold on the backdrop of everyday suburban life."
- Coach House Books, Toronto, review of Civil Twilight
"This is a great read with engaging characters and a plot that keeps you guessing. Anyone who embraces mystery along with the occasional conspiracy theory will like Civil Twilight."
-Amazon review of Civil Twilight
"I liked reading Civil Twilight very much. Usually I am a slow reader, take my time to get everything out of the story. Michael's story kept me coming back for more."
-Amazon review of Civil Twilight
PRAISE FOR OTHER WORKS
"Remarkable debut novel."
- Ottawa Citizen review of Redemption Song
"Mike Hammond is a compelling writer with an eye for colour and detail. Really enjoyed this book."
- Chuck Howitt, Author of BlackBerry Town, review of Sunshine at Night
"Really enjoyed reading this collection of short stories. The characters are so true to life that, by the end of each story, they feel like childhood friends."
- Amazon review of Sunshine at Night
"Entertaining collection of small town tales. The characters felt real and I found the writing painted a vivid picture."
- Amazon review of Sunshine at Night
"I couldn't put it down!"
- Reader review of 1999
"There is a life lesson for all of us in this novel and I would recommend it to any adult."
- Amazon review of 1999
PRAISE FOR CIVIL TWILIGHT
"We enjoyed reading Civil Twilight. It was a pleasure to see such a fast-paced novel unfold on the backdrop of everyday suburban life."
- Coach House Books, Toronto, review of Civil Twilight
"This is a great read with engaging characters and a plot that keeps you guessing. Anyone who embraces mystery along with the occasional conspiracy theory will like Civil Twilight."
-Amazon review of Civil Twilight
"I liked reading Civil Twilight very much. Usually I am a slow reader, take my time to get everything out of the story. Michael's story kept me coming back for more."
-Amazon review of Civil Twilight
PRAISE FOR OTHER WORKS
"Remarkable debut novel."
- Ottawa Citizen review of Redemption Song
"Mike Hammond is a compelling writer with an eye for colour and detail. Really enjoyed this book."
- Chuck Howitt, Author of BlackBerry Town, review of Sunshine at Night
"Really enjoyed reading this collection of short stories. The characters are so true to life that, by the end of each story, they feel like childhood friends."
- Amazon review of Sunshine at Night
"Entertaining collection of small town tales. The characters felt real and I found the writing painted a vivid picture."
- Amazon review of Sunshine at Night
