Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Lyons graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Finance in 1972. He started writing in the '70's, and did his writing research at the world famous NYC 42nd St. Library.

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He moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983. Currently, he lives in the East Bay Area of SF with his wife, Amelia, and two Labrador retrievers.

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An expert golfer, Mr. Lyons was a nationally ranked senior amateur golfer in the early 2000's.

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His recent books include:

2010 - Putt like a tour professional - Popular golf instruction - Over 5,000 copies sold!

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2014 - Family - A thriller - During World War II, a famed scientist working on the Manhattan Project, building the Atomic bomb, mysteriously disappears.

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2016 - Psychopath Chronicles - A collection of dark short stories.

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2021 - Grumpy Old Man - Book # 1 in a series. A suspense, a satire on  modern day life in Caloifornia, and a murder mystery. PI Palmer Doyle, and his oddball crew of PI's take on the case of the murder of a wealthy California land baron.

 

2023 - Love letters to my grandchildren - A memoir - The author writes a memoir for his seven grandchildren. It teaches important life values and shows them how to live a long, prosperous, and happy, life.

 

2024 - Grumpy Old Man #2 - Book #2 in the series - A satire, and a suspense thriller. PI Palmer Doyle, set to retire in two months, takes on his last case, the kidnapping of a beautiful young woman who happens to be the daughter of the current governor of California. What could possibly go wrong?