“Loved the story, loved the characters, loved the con, loved the feel of the crime. The Traveling Man is a great first novel. Michael P. King is a writer to watch.”—Charles L. P. Silet (author of Talking Murder)

“Husband and wife con artists must get back on their feet after a scheme goes spectacularly wrong in the criminally good debut by King…. Surrounding them is a cast of superbly sketched characters whose competing motives constantly trip up their plans…. With a story every bit as intricate and entertaining as the personalities who fill it, King’s uncommonly solid debut is a must-read.” —Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed By Amanda Monell for Readers’ Favorite: 5 stars

"The Traveling Man by Michael P. King is an exhilarating ride into the world of con artists…. The action is nonstop and the pacing is perfect…. Both the traveling man and his wife are great antiheroes, blending in enough humility to make them likeable and believable. I am usually someone who can figure out the ending of a book, however, with The Traveling Man, I had no idea what was going to happen next."

Reviewed By Gisela Dixon for Readers’ Favorite: 5 stars

"I found The Traveling Man (The Travelers Book 1) by Michael P. King to be quite entertaining with a tightly woven plot. The central protagonists as well as the supporting characters are superbly drawn and I alternately found myself on their side or against them, depending on the situations in the book."

Reviewed By Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite: 4 stars.

"Michael P. King's crime thriller, The Traveling Man, is a dark and brooding story about a grifter, his lover, and the world he sets out to hustle….This well-written crime thriller will delight noir fans; it offers an intriguing look at the personality of a modern day highwayman."