Michael H. Rubin has conquered many worlds. Professional jazz musician in the New Orleans French Quarter, radio and television announcer, nationally known speaker and humorist, and, with his wife, authoring award-winning thrillers, The Cottoncrest Curse, Cashed Out, and A White Hot Plan. Awards At the American Library Association's annual meeting in 2015 in San Francisco it was announced that The Cottoncrest Curse had won the IndieFab Book of the Year Gold Award as the top thriller and suspense novel published by a university or independent press in 2015. What others are saying about The Cottoncrest Curse: “Rubin’s gripping debut mystery depicts the bitter racial divides of post-Reconstruction South and its continuing legacy.” Publishers Weekly "“Michael Rubin proves himself to be an exceptional storyteller in his novel The Cottoncrest Curse. This powerful epic is expertly composed. I highly recommend picking up this book.” James Carville, Author, Speaker, Media Personality, Political Consultant Rubin's novel offers not just a thrilling murder mystery, but also a compelling look at life in south Louisiana during its most tumultuous decades. 225 Magazine "Michael Rubin’s debut novel, The Cottoncrest Curse, introduces us to a fresh new voice that weaves talented prose and tack-sharp detail into an intriguing story set in Louisiana’s bayou country.” Alan Jacobson, National Bestselling Author of Spectrum "Impeccably researched, deftly plotted and flawlessly executed. Michael Rubin is a gifted and masterful storyteller. Highly recommended" Sheldon Siegel, New York Times Best Selling Author of the Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez novels A “page turner likely to keep you up all night. * ‘The Cottoncrest Curse’ is skillfully and intricately plotted. * Through it all, the writing is sharp, vivid and compelling.” LSBA Journal “The story is gripping, the writing is masterful * Rubin has struck ‘gold’ in his debut novel.” Chicago’s CBA Record What others are saying about Cashed Out: If you like John Grisham and Michael Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer, you’re gonna love “Schex” Schexnaydre – a down-and-out-attorney who breaks all the rules looking for some kind of justice. Fast, funny, and filled with twists and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Michael H. Rubin really nails it! R.G. Belsky, award winning thriller author of the Gil Malloy mystery series Cash in on this thrilling read. Set in the sweltering heat of the Louisiana bayou, Cashed Out is enthralling. Fast-paced plot. Page turning. The whodunit aspect adds to the intensity. Foreword Reviews Rubin is a former professional jazz pianist and composer who has played in the New Orleans French Quarter and a former television and radio host. He is an accomplished lawyer who helps manage a law firm that has offices stretching from the West Coast to the Gulf Coast to the East Coast. He served as an adjunct law professor at Louisiana State University Law Schoolfor more than 30 years, and is a nationally known speaker whose talks on topics such as legal ethics, negotiations, appellate advocacy, real estate, finance and trail tactics have been widely praised throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Rubin's presentations combine an informal style with scholarship, thought-provoking comments and humor. A former professional musician, Rubin frequently closes his speeches by sitting down at the piano and signing humorous songs composed specifically for the occasion.