“I finished The Possum Principles — total reading time was about 16 hours spread over 4 days. Like the endorser wrote, 'I couldn't wait to get back to it when I had interruptions.' Wow, Martin, you are an amazing man. I couldn't believe the breadth of your knowledge on different facets. (How) you wove it into the plot, the references to music genres, different books, authors, movies, plays and operas showed me a depth of understanding that is off the charts. The book should be on the NYT reseller list, hands down. I don't remember the last novel I have read, but I put this one up there with 'Grapes of Wrath', or 'The Big Sky' or 'Catcher in the Rye'. It was superb." — Bill V. (Wisconsin)
“(The Possum Principles) should be required reading for an Intro to Information Systems course or something similar … Very interesting read!" — Mark F. (Pennsylvania)
“I'm sitting on an airplane between Jakarta and Makassar. I just finished The Possum Principles — well done! … It held me. And it was fun to remember the old IT and manufacturing days. Loved that you left it placed in the 80s, which was the heyday of my computer years.
"The use of fiction to flesh out some business principles reminds me of the method the Arbinger Institute takes in their books. Although yours reads more like an actual novel, where this is more like a business book.
"I'm totally impressed!” — Jim R. (Georgia)
"The use of fiction to flesh out some business principles reminds me of the method the Arbinger Institute takes in their books. Although yours reads more like an actual novel, where this is more like a business book.
"I'm totally impressed!” — Jim R. (Georgia)
“What a book! I finished it late last night. And I have proof that your book does not put one to sleep. I had to finish it, despite not having slept the day before on my own transatlantic flight to Scandinavia!” — Loren R. (Denmark)
“Loved the book! When will The Catalpa Club (sequel) come out? I want a copy please!” — Phyllis C. (Kentucky)
“I'm boarding now for my last flight of the evening to Nashville. Just finished the Possum Principles. Sitting here thinking about how Ellen and Rob are pumping out babies right and left, and destined for sure to have at least 13 grandbabies in due time. Whit Collette is soon to found a successful international consulting firm specializing in online gaming. Van Winkle (has) sold out to the Chinese and is now brokering deals with the North Korean government. Kirby is finishing a high dose steroid regimen designed to curb the side effects of (an) especially uncomfortable (and itchy) STD. And Ellen's nephew (I forgot his name), now in his 20s, after spending years working on the finances for his friend's paper route, FOR NO REMUNERATION, is now raising goats in the hollers of Paint Lick, while working to get Bernie Sanders elected President. … Seriously, nice job! I enjoyed the read!” — Phillip V. (Kentucky)
“Finished Possum last night. Really enjoyed it. I haven't read a new novel in many years. Glad I read this one!” — John R. (Ohio)
“You did two distinct things that are unique: First I get to read an interesting story about industrial espionage, romance, and happy endings, with some Swedish pannkakor to satisfy the sweet tooth. Next, I get to experience a primer on MRP and bar code readers. This all wrapped up in a factory setting that sounds, smells and feels like one that I am familiar with. … Thank you for the read, I thoroughly enjoyed your book. … I am looking forward to your next novel.” — Jerry B. (Tennessee)
“I thoroughly enjoyed it! … Can’t wait for the sequel!” — Teresa S. (Kentucky)
“… beautifully written … a good story … I applaud you in achieving something that many dream of doing … writing (a) novel!” — Sandy D. (Kentucky)
“Congratulations on a delightful, entertaining and educational novel. … The story flows well and when I had to stop reading, I couldn’t wait to get back and find out what came next.” — Dale M. (Arkansas)
“… a brilliantly told new story in which romance is found in technology. The characters of the factory workers, bosses and even stock holders are gradually divulged as bar codes are used to solve the mystery. Authentically set from eastern Kentucky to Sweden, both cultural and geographic descriptions enhance the emotional roller coaster before the plot is pursued to a wonderful high. Be prepared—the plot will draw you into the details of electronic technology as well as the imperfections of human nature.” — John R. (Missouri)