Michael J. Sullivan

  • 9

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1994 to 2021

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Michael J. Sullivan brings a reporter’s clarity to sports biography in Mark Messier: Star Center, a concise profile that traces the career highlights and on-ice presence of one of hockey’s most compelling leaders. The book focuses on pivotal seasons, memorable plays, and Messier’s impact within team dynamics.

Across 104 pages, Sullivan balances game-by-game detail with accessible narrative, aiming at readers who want a tightly written portrait rather than a sprawling career history. His approach emphasizes key moments and character, offering a readable entry point for fans and younger readers discovering Messier’s legacy.

Best Place To Start

Percepliquis

Little, Brown Book Group Limited • 2012 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Sports profiles • Youth-friendly biographies • Concise, illustrated reports

Genres and themes: Sports • Biography • Youth nonfiction • Hockey

Who this author is best for: Good for young readers or sports fans seeking a short, illustrated introduction to a notable hockey player.

Start with the single available title to judge tone and depth, then look for similar sports-report volumes or youth biographies.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Percepliquis

    Little, Brown Book Group Limited • 2012 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2012 • 300 pages.

  2. Sports Great Shaquille O'Neal (Sports Great Books)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1998 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Mark Messier: Star Center (Sports Reports)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 104 pages.

  4. Chris Mullin: Star Forward (Sport Reports)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 104 pages.

  5. Top 10 Baseball Pitchers (Sports Top Ten)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 48 pages.

  6. American Adventurism Abroad

    Wiley-Blackwell • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 280 pages.

  7. Age of Swords: Book Two of The Legends of the First Empire

    Del Rey • 2017 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 504 pages.

  8. Nolyn

    Riyria Enterprises, LLC • 2021 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2021.

  9. Journey Home

    Publish Authority • 2020 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2020.

How The Picks Compare

  • Sports Great Shaquille O'Neal (Sports Great Books) is the easier short commitment, while Percepliquis asks for more reading time up front.
  • Sports Great Shaquille O'Neal (Sports Great Books) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Percepliquis leans later in the catalog.
  • Mark Messier: Star Center (Sports Reports) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Percepliquis.

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