Books by Michael Patterson

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Stone had just returned from holiday and immediately found himself involved in a routine missing person inquiry. In truth, his involvement, at least initially, acted as a distraction from an establishment cover-up he'd recently discovered. But, as he got to know more about the missing person, his natural inquisitiveness began to take over.Meanwhile, Tom's personal life was suddenly taking an unexpected path. Mary, his partner, had taken a risk by contacting his son and inviting him over to the UK. Tom hadn't had any contact with Paul since his mum, after their divorce, had emigrated to Australia when Paul was just two years old. Tom hated surprises and so this had simply added to his already raised anxiety levels. He had, however, decided to take a few more days away from work, so that he and Mary could spend time with Paul and his family. It would prove to be a fatal decision.

It's a BRAND New Game explores how football has changed from a 3pm Saturday afternoon match for all....into a multimedia extravaganza, complete with celebrity players endorsed by corporate giants, the ever growing digital influence and the importance of building clubs into leading global brands! After two years researching the project and right up until 3 weeks before print, Patterson uncovers some fascinating and revealing soccer insights. Rigorously supported by evidence, his findings are surprising - at times even shocking - to the modern fan. It's a BRAND New Game achieves a rare distinction: a sports book that transfers over into an interesting and enlightening business book, packed full of helpful ideas and relevant advice for any fan, player, executive or leader.

First published in 1981, Michael Patterson's was the first book in any language to be devoted to the work of Germany's leading theatre director. The rehearsing, performance and reception of the various texts Stein tackled are thoroughly and vividly recreated here from interviews and archives and in the first-hand account of the workings of the Schaubuhne theatre in West Berlin.