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Michael Walton
Author of the APOK series
The Official Website of
Michael Walton
Author of the APOK series
The Official Website of
Michael Walton
Author of the APOK series
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Foreword Clarion Reviews

APOK Derailed continues a blockbuster action trilogy with a sympathetic hero... In this engaging future version of Earth... A broken soldier grapples with morality and global safety in Michael Walton's explosive action thriller...

Judge, 28th Annual Writer’s Digest Self- Published Book Awards.

Michael Walton offers a convincing narrative of a plot almost too large for life. As Colonel Mejia dives into conflicts of multiple levels—personal, political, physical—Walton's audience is whisked along on a wild ride of fascinating battles ....

Kathryn

Excellent – an awesome action-packed adrenaline pumping adventure. If you like action get this book, it’s a page turner, the writing is tight. Military precise. I read this book in a couple days and rolled right into the second book in the trilogy.

Jason H

Edge of my seat - great new author - Read it on the recommendation of a friend. Was skeptical at first- not a huge fan of action novels. Really surprised at how much I got into the book. The characters are really well developed. They are relatable and exciting at the same time. Would recommend this as a great summer read.

Karen J

riveting!!!!!!! - Once you start Apok, good luck putting it down!!! It is a roller coaster ride with a lot of twists and turns. If you like to read books by David Baldacci, John Lescroart, or Lee Child, you will love this book. WHEN IS THE NEXT BOOK COMING OUT???

Anonymous

gripping - Never heard of this author before but liked the cover. Bought the book as a light summer read. It was surprisingly gripping- can't believe how I ploughed threw it. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Would highly recommend as a fun lazy daze of summer read.

Captivated – I picked up a copy of APOK at Summerfest Sudbury on Friday night and I just finished reading the book this morning. I wanted to let you know that I was captivated by your book and had a hard time putting it down. This book took many unpredictable twists and turns…..Thanks for the great read and I look forward to your next book

Cheryl C

edge of my seat – great new author – Read it on the recommendation of a friend. Was skeptical at first- not a huge fan of action novels. Really surprised at how much I got into the book. The characters are really well developed. They are relatable and exciting at the same time. Would recommend this as a great summer read.

Jason H

an excellent thriller! – Some friends of mine actually know Michael Walton. This is his first book, and boy I was impressed! There were many action packed scenes which made you never want to put the book down. An excellent thriller! I would recommend this to anyone!

Mortalinstrumentsgirl

…Battles, catastrophes, and intrigue create the fires that will try Mejia’s mettle. No longer a “man on the edge,” he has plunged headlong into the abyss. I don’t know where it’s all leading, but book two of the Apok trilogy has me anxious to find out.

LMJ

BLOG / NEWS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, APOK!
Date: 2026 January 13 QUOTE OF THE WEEK: The APOK trilogy – The pacing is unapologetically aggressive. Scenes are engineered to force decisions, not linger on exposition…“hard to put down.”   SHOUT OUTS: Big thanks to all the new and old APOK followers. I am happy that you enjoyed the APOK trilogy so much so […]
UNLOCKING THE POWER OF A NEW YEAR
Date: 2026 01 01 HAPPY NEW YEAR In this time of reflection and redirection, I want to express utmost gratitude to all those following this APOK journey. I am truly honored. Thanks for taking a chance on me and my stories. Wishing everyone a fantastic 2026!   QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Gripping Action Thriller You […]
Conspiracies Fact and Fiction
Date: 2025 12 08 Conspiracies Fact and Fiction Understanding and working to uncover those in the shadows, are the same fires that gave birth to APOK. APOK leans heavily on real life examples and experience that is morphed into a fictional story that follows a man shaped by trauma, persuasion, and righteous fury. Every chapter […]
HIDDEN MEANINGS
Date: 2025 December 1 HIDDEN MEANINGS If hindsight is 20/20, how do we improve our vision in the now? In many cases there are clues that lead up to big reveals in life and in fiction (after all good fiction draws on the parallels to life). I have been involved in countless investigations where clues […]
WHEN MORALITY FRACTURES
Date: 2025 November 24 QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “APOK is where morality fractures, loyalty dissolves, and a single man’s unraveling becomes the spark that could collapse the world. It’s dark, intelligent, and uncomfortably close to what we already know.”   NEWS: Been a busy couple of weeks since APOK CrossFire was released. My mind has […]
Power doesn’t corrupt—it coordinates.
Date: 2025 November 17 Power doesn’t corrupt—it coordinates. APOK is what happens when someone breaks formation. Good day APOKers, lots of things happening behind the scenes to build the following. If you haven’t noticed, I have been working with AI and generating pictures and videos to promote the APOK Series… This has been a very […]

APOK

Fluctuating world markets, underhanded political agendas, organized crime, social uprisings and terrorist attacks blur the line between right and wrong.

Sitting behind bars for murder is Miguel Mejia aka APOK. After two years in prison, this former military special operative turned police officer is visited by Carrie Warren. Taking the assignment this young zealous news reporter expects instant glory interviewing the ‘Killer Cop’.

Before Warren can release her story terrorists strike. The world tumbles from its already unsteady state into a society ripe for change. Underground organizations begin to emerge attempting to influence and wield power over the petrified.

Warrens finds herself trapped within a dark twisted society, losing her innocence and questioning what she once held to be true.

Mejia battles to overcome his past and strives to make things right. Conspirators sabotage his quest, forcing him to escape and evade a lynch mob hunting him while taking matters into his own two hands.

APOK CrossFire

The 3rd novel / series finale Now Available

An ocean of failure crashes against the jagged subconscious rocks of Colonel Miguel Mejia – aka APOK. Hunted without mercy, wanted Dead or Alive for kidnapping the world leader, he exists powerless and tormented by the reality of his situation; everything that he lived for, is or is about to be lost. Desperate and out of options, Miguel embarks to team up with an enemy of his enemy.

An ever-increasing social elite body count has everyone on edge, forcing politicians and business magnates to seek cover and demand answers. With death looming around every corner, the public supports World Leader Jasmine Lindsey securing sweeping authorities to create a safer space. Working the case, Detective Inspector Bandini is made aware of a disturbing issue with his evidence. Any attempt to bring it to light results in a bigger problem, keeping witnesses alive.

A clash between “the haves” and “the have nots” erupt in this cloak and dagger finale that sees Global Institutions torn down and replaced by ruthless rulers rejoicing in the chaos. 

APOK

The 1st novel in the series

Fluctuating world markets, underhanded political agendas, organized crime, social uprisings and terrorist attacks blur the line between right and wrong.

Sitting behind bars for murder is Miguel Mejia aka APOK. After two years in prison, this former military special operative turned police officer is visited by Carrie Warren. Taking the assignment this young zealous news reporter expects instant glory interviewing the ‘Killer Cop’.

Before Warren can release her story terrorists strike. The world tumbles from its already unsteady state into a society ripe for change. Underground organizations begin to emerge attempting to influence and wield power over the petrified.

Warrens finds herself trapped within a dark twisted society, losing her innocence and questioning what she once held to be true.

Mejia battles to overcome his past and strives to make things right. Conspirators sabotage his quest, forcing him to escape and evade a lynch mob hunting him while taking matters into his own two hands.

APOK Derailed

The 2nd novel in the series

Global political conspiracies were a myth, until Colonel Miguel Mejia – aka APOK – discovered an organization named the Sons of Liberty. Tracking down its members, his investigation started succeeding until an explosion left him beaten, bloodied and broken. Drowning in pain, strung up in a hospital bed at a top secret military facility he volunteers for a radical new therapy.

Forcing himself to recover, he struggles through the pain. The Colonel grows frustrated watching highlights of the election of a new world leader plunging society into chaos, with heavily armed groups jockeying for position. As APOK’s strength returns, he realizes his hospital is not what it seems, his captors give him a choice: complete his training and kill the leader of the world, or watch his family and friends die.

Should Miguel succeed, he dies a failure; if he fails, he lives long enough to know he failed those closest to him; if he escapes, can he survive long enough to expose the truth?

APOK Derailed is the second in Walton’s trilogy of epic thrillers. Spanning the globe, it leaps from one heart-stopping scene to another, painting a vivid picture of the world of tomorrow.

Awards

Public Safety Writers Association
2014

Fiction Book Published Honorable Mention

Commissioner Commendation
2009

Hwy 66 Gang Investigation

Central Region Incentive Program
2008

Investigations

Commissioner Commendation
2007

Drug Investigations

Peel Regional Police
2002

Robbery Investigation Commendation

Peel Regional Police
2001

Break, Enter and Theft Investigation Commendation

Reviews

Foreword Clarion Reviews

APOK Derailed continues a blockbuster action trilogy with a sympathetic hero... In this engaging future version of Earth... A broken soldier grapples with morality and global safety in Michael Walton's explosive action thriller...

Judge, 28th Annual Writer’s Digest Self- Published Book Awards.

Michael Walton offers a convincing narrative of a plot almost too large for life. As Colonel Mejia dives into conflicts of multiple levels—personal, political, physical—Walton's audience is whisked along on a wild ride of fascinating battles ....

Kathryn

Excellent – an awesome action-packed adrenaline pumping adventure. If you like action get this book, it’s a page turner, the writing is tight. Military precise. I read this book in a couple days and rolled right into the second book in the trilogy.

Jason H

Edge of my seat - great new author - Read it on the recommendation of a friend. Was skeptical at first- not a huge fan of action novels. Really surprised at how much I got into the book. The characters are really well developed. They are relatable and exciting at the same time. Would recommend this as a great summer read.

Karen J

riveting!!!!!!! - Once you start Apok, good luck putting it down!!! It is a roller coaster ride with a lot of twists and turns. If you like to read books by David Baldacci, John Lescroart, or Lee Child, you will love this book. WHEN IS THE NEXT BOOK COMING OUT???

Anonymous

gripping - Never heard of this author before but liked the cover. Bought the book as a light summer read. It was surprisingly gripping- can't believe how I ploughed threw it. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Would highly recommend as a fun lazy daze of summer read.

Captivated – I picked up a copy of APOK at Summerfest Sudbury on Friday night and I just finished reading the book this morning. I wanted to let you know that I was captivated by your book and had a hard time putting it down. This book took many unpredictable twists and turns…..Thanks for the great read and I look forward to your next book

Cheryl C

edge of my seat – great new author – Read it on the recommendation of a friend. Was skeptical at first- not a huge fan of action novels. Really surprised at how much I got into the book. The characters are really well developed. They are relatable and exciting at the same time. Would recommend this as a great summer read.

Jason H

an excellent thriller! – Some friends of mine actually know Michael Walton. This is his first book, and boy I was impressed! There were many action packed scenes which made you never want to put the book down. An excellent thriller! I would recommend this to anyone!

Mortalinstrumentsgirl

…Battles, catastrophes, and intrigue create the fires that will try Mejia’s mettle. No longer a “man on the edge,” he has plunged headlong into the abyss. I don’t know where it’s all leading, but book two of the Apok trilogy has me anxious to find out.

LMJ

APOK has no alternative but to escape and evade a lynch mob hunting him while taking matters into his own two hands.

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