The Life and Times of Mayhem McGinty is a fast-paced, rollicking great tale that begins in the year 2050 and takes the young reader through 2500 when people age to 140 years on average, despite living or just surviving in outer space; a dangerous, contentious and unforgiving environment fraught with one challenge after another. The hero of our story is sixteen year-old Michael McGinty, one of four siblings who are part of a family that own and operate an inter-planetary freighter business.

As Michael is about to enter college, his life takes a life changing turn as he visits his older brother who is an engineer on a mining colony. From there on, his journey is sometimes fortuitous, but always life-threatening filled with twists and turns until he finally signs up for the U.

S. Marines where he finds his calling fighting vicious other-worldly beasts, pirates, self-serving businessmen and a host of heroic challenges that take him from a basic Marine trainee all the way up to a Lieutenant General.

Michael is a silent hero; quiet, intensely focused and the epitome of what all Marines are; resilient, persistent and prepared for anything—even in the furthest reaches of outer space with all the tests of will and adaptability a Marine could ask for. From the youngest space enthusiasts to the young adults who are fans of space odysseys, and what the future holds in general, this is an inventive, creative and just plain fun read.

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