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by Michael Baisden (Author) "It was 9:10 P.M. when my flight arrived in Los Angeles right on schedule..." (more)
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Michael Baisden, the bad boy of literature, strikes gold again with this provocative, nationally bestselling novel about love, lust, and lies.

Malcolm Tremell lives the life that most men can only fantasize about: exotic cars, designer clothes, and a steady stream of sexually available women. For the past twelve years, for a very generous fee, Malcolm has willingly played the role of temporary companion and lover. But the endless nights of meaningless sex and secret rendezvous with married women have begun to weigh on his conscience. Malcolm is suffering from job burnout. He soon discovers, however, that a life-style change won't come so easily, not with the allure of so many beautiful women and thousands of tax-free dollars.

About the Author
Michael Baisden is the bestselling author of Never Satisfied: How and Why Men Cheat and Men Cry in the Dark. His electrifying personality has earned him repeated appearances on national radio and talk shows. He lives in Houston, Texas.

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  • Paperback: 305 pages
  • Publisher: Touchstone; 1st Scribner Pbk. Fiction Ed edition (October 10, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0743204786
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743204781
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (237 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #192,257 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars HELD MY ATTENTION!, May 31, 2000
By Yasmin Coleman (PENNSYLVANIA, USA) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: The Maintenance Man (Hardcover)
After hearing and reading all of the reviews of a "must read" book, I sat down on a rainy day and did just that. I like a good literary masterpiece as well as the next person, however, I must admit that sometimes I read books just because I need to escape the realism of day-to-day living and I don't want to think too hard regarding the book that I'm reading. Having said that, I must admit that while The Maintenance Man(TMM) was not a masterpiece, it was entertaining, captivating, fast paced, easy to read and as such I was able to read in one sitting. I liked the storyline-hey this gigolo had it going on and there were some erotic scenes included in the book-and as such it held my attention to the end of the book; the book was drama, drama, and more drama...also liked the subplots and that all kinds of characters were included.

This book fell short of five stars due to the following: · Writing Skills---self published or not, grammatical/typographical errors are a pet peeve in any book. · Character Development---More Character Development Was Necessary; There were opportunities to expand upon Malcolm's character, especially his prior background. · Writing Style--Disappointed by the abrupt ending; I was also disappointed that there was no closure to the story of Ariel and Chris.

Overall, MM isn't for everyone. If you're looking for a quick, easy read and a story that allows you to fantasize/escape the mundane daily living and that doesn't necessarily have a message then read MM ....just for the fun of it and don't worry about the bad reviews!

Remember this book is FICTIONAL and NOT EVERY BOOK HAS TO HAVE A MESSAGE IN ORDER TO BE A GOOD BOOK!

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A quick, entertaining read, July 17, 2000
By Camelle Holloway (Blue Island, Il USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Maintenance Man (Hardcover)
I read the first 6 chapters at the book store! Michael Baisden does it again as he gives us an entertaining look into the male psyche. He shows that brothers are not always 1 dimensional. Malcolm who appears to be a very shallow brother who is all about the money, turns out to be a deep brother, who is multi-talented and desires a real relationship. Simon is a good brother who is just taking care of business and gets side-tracked like many brothers who are trying to make things happen. He loved his woman deeply, and in my opinion she could have been a little more understanding and patient. Aeriel is a likeable character, and I appreciate the relationship that she and Simon shared. They could have taken it there, but they didn't. This is an enjoyable book and its easy reading. I've read all Michael Baisden's books, and though it isn't his best, I still enjoyed it. I've read a few other reviews and I never knock anyone else's opinion, but one reader really irked me. If you didn't like the book, fine. But to say that anyone who gave this book more than 2 stars is uneducated is not a fair thing to say. Reading and experiencing literature in your own way is a very personal thing. And just because a person interprets a literary work differently than someone else, doesn't make it wrong, it just makes it a different interpretation. Thanks Mr. Baisden for another great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Quick Page Turner!, December 3, 1999
By Janeth C. Walker (VAFB, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Maintenance Man (Hardcover)
This author has an apparent gift for writing fiction. Although this is only his second piece of fictional work, it's obvious that he's got natural talent. Mr. Baisden's latest title is drama filled, fun fast-paced reading that will keep your finger tips on the corner edge of the page, ready to turn to the next. Mr. Baisden's characters were very real and the storyline is written in such a way as to command your attention chapter after chapter.

Readers, get ready to pass this one on to all your friends and your friends' friend!

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