Michael P. Naughton

Michael P. Naughton was born in Detroit. He is a mystery and satire writer and screenwriter who writes in the style of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen. He is also a professional vocalist/musician and songwriter for the alternative rock band '92 in the Shade. He had previously worked for Borders for many years and in technology and went on to publish actor Michael Madsen's poetry and photography under 13 Hands Publications. He released his first mystery novel in May of 2008 entitled Deathryde: Rebel Without a Corpse (Available on Amazon published by Gilded Hearse Press) it is written in the hip, offbeat style of Richard Stark's Parker series, Gregory Mcdonald (Fletch) and, of course, Elmore Leonard. He has also been a judge for the IBPA's (Independent Book Publishers Association) Benjamin Franklin Awards which honor the best in independent publishing. He lives in Los Angeles and his latest mystery novel was released on Jan. 13, 2023 entitled: "Pit," A Leo Van Cleef Novel. His latest book of Poetry, "The Shores of Madrid," will be released on July, 4 2026 and is dedicated to the late actor/poet Michael Madsen whom Naughton worked with on 4 books.