Stories of Family, Secrets, and Second Chances
Every Secret Has a Cost. Every Heart Longs for Healing.
Every one of us carries stories — the ones we tell, and the ones we bury. My novels explore what happens when those hidden truths surface. Beneath the suspense and mystery, they are about people: fractured families, guilt that lingers, and the fragile hope of reconciliation.
I write because I believe in the power of storytelling to reveal both our darkness and our resilience. My characters wrestle with secrets, but they also chase forgiveness, belonging, and the chance to begin again.
The Oregon wilderness, with its rivers, forests, and mountains, runs through each of my books as both setting and metaphor. Just as the landscape can be harsh and beautiful, so too are the struggles of the human heart.
Is This You?
You’re the kind of reader who doesn’t just want a story, you want to live in it for a while.
You can smell the pine. Feel the riverbend. Hear the silence between two people who should’ve said something years ago.
You don’t need perfect characters. In fact, you prefer the ones who screw things up, carry some guilt, and still try to make it right.
You’ve been through some stuff. You’re not afraid of hard truths, messy families, or the kind of silence that says more than words ever could.
And even when the fire comes, literally or otherwise, you still believe in redemption. Maybe not the easy kind. But the kind that matters.
What You’ll Find in a Mike Walters Novel
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Memorable characters who stick in your head
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Secrets, family drama, and second chances
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Suspense that entertains as much as it surprises
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A mix of heart, humor, and a little irreverence
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The Pacific Northwest woven into every novel
Suspense with heart, humor, and a touch of irreverence
—stories that stay with you long after the last page
"Original and impressively well-written debut novel deftly crafted and highly entertaining by an author who will have his readers looking eagerly toward his next effort.”
James Cox, Midwest Review
Praise & Reviews
“Great character development, likable characters to boot, and mysteries that yearn to be solved.”
Rebecca Skane, Portsmouth Review
"I enjoyed the characters immediately and felt like I knew them. The story has a good balance of mystery, romance, and thrills that keep you reading until the very end!."
Lindsey, Amazon Reviewer
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I write because stories saved me. Characters helped me understand people I couldn’t reach in real life. Writing is a way for me to make sense of the past, both messy and wonderful. If my books can do that for someone else; well, that’s all I ever hoped for. Thanks for being here.
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Mike Walters
About Mike Walters
From a young age, Mike found life far more exciting when fueled by imagination. He discovered the magic of storytelling, turning ordinary moments into grand adventures. Whether it was the tale of the enormous steelhead that got away in the Rogue River or the story behind the mysterious scratch on his father’s truck, Mike found himself always ready with a captivating narrative. For him, weaving stories became a way to entertain, enchant, connect with those around him and bring a little more wonder into the world.