The Mysterious Adventures of Marshal Yeager, Professional Engineer - Book 1: In the Matter of: Sandra Bullock's House, Governor Rick Perry, and Corruption at the Texas Board of Professional Engineers [Paperback]

PE, June Melton III (Author)

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Publication Date: April 8, 2010

Beginning with the report of the deadly Texas A&M Bonfire collapse in 1999, professional engineer Marshal Yeager is confronted with widespread government corruption under Governor Rick Perry as giant interstate homebuilding corporations partner with the State of Texas to undermine smaller homebuilders and deny homebuyers and professional engineers their First and Seventh Amendment rights, ultimately contributing to the collapse of the worldwide economy. Marshal learns too late that his investigation of the Sandra Bullock house case has drawn the attention of a globalist superlawyer and his engineer-henchmen. Does the corruption go as deep as the Texas Board of Professional Engineers? Marshal learns the answer as efforts are made to undermine Marshal's clients and his professional career--actions that even result in the death of one of Marshal's clients. For additional information and for a sneak peak inside the book please visit the publisher's website: www.MartinAndByrdBooks.com

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About the Author

June Melton, III, P.E., BSArE, MSE, is the author of The Mysterious Adventures of Marshal Yeager, Professional Engineer, a series of stories loosely based on actual cases that he and other forensic engineers have investigated. June received his engineering degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 1965 and 1966 and is licensed as a professional engineer in several states. He specializes in structural, civil, and architectural engineering. His engagements during his 40-plus years of engineering practice include 8 years as CEO of an engineering/construction company, 22 years as CEO of an architectural engineering firm, and thousands of engineering design, inspection, and construction projects. He has conducted forensic investigations nationwide in the public and private sectors. June is a member of several technical societies, has lectured on national security matters, and has authored several technical papers and seminars. His reports are routinely used by attorneys in settlement discussions and at trial.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Martin & Byrd Books (April 8, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982651910
• ISBN-13: 978-0982651919
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,756,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Writing Style of Author Captures the Attention of both Non and Practicing Engineers., May 30, 2010

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This review is from: The Mysterious Adventures of Marshal Yeager, Professional Engineer - Book 1: In the Matter of: Sandra Bullock's House, Governor Rick Perry, and Corruption at the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Paperback)

As an educator who is not an engineer, I found this book both enjoyable and informative regarding the unfortunate engineering cases that have affected the lives of both celebrities and ordinary citizens specifically in Texas. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed the author's narrative style, which included both authentic dialogue and facts that led to my own understanding and insight into specific investigative engineering cases. Interestingly, I had water skied past the Bullock property on Lake Austin many times before the house was torn down due to faulty building practices. In fact, I have relatives who live at both ends of the lake and we were looking forward to having someone like Sandra Bullock, who seemed to "fit-in" with the causal living style enjoyed by Austonians. The book was also endearing to me-- especially at the end when the writer and friends involved in one of the cases met at a special restaurant in Austin owned by Sandra Bullock--I wish I could have been a guest at the table as they sipped a very special wine which was sent to the table from a very special person...Cheers!