Michael Caruss

Michael Caruss is a two time graduate from Northern Michigan University. He has degrees in History, Political Science, and Vocational Education. Upon graduation he became a reserve officer in the U.S. Army, leaving the service in 1976. Subsequent employment in industry led him to becoming, with his wife, the owner of a Kwik Kopy Printing franchise in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Beginning his writing career late in life Mr. Caruss has produced numerous short stories. Combining his love of history with his ability to tell a good story has resulted in his first historical novel, "Dead Run" about the 1925 rescue of Nome, Alaska from the grips of a deadly diphtheria epidemic. The story involves all the elements of a great saga. Backs against the wall courage, daring, devotion, love and sacrifice. Mr. Caruss has also completed his second historical novel, "The Lost Story" that poses the question, did Robert Peary really conquer the North Pole? Also, his third novel "The Harding Murders" questions the demise of President Warren G. Harding.