The Pink Pony, Book One in the Burr Lafayette Mystery Series

Instructor: Charles Cutter

This unique class merges literary fiction with local history settings in our Michigan communities. Taking place on Mackinac Island, "The Pink Pony" features protagonist Burr Lafayette, recently divorced and the deposed head of the litigation department of a major Detroit law firm. He is recruited to defend Murdo Halverson, a wealthy manufacturer from Grosse Pointe. The prosecutor has damning evidence and witnesses that make his client look guilty. Unless Burr can find a suspect, Murdo is going to be convicted of first-degree murder.

About the Presenter: Charles Cutter is the author of the highly acclaimed five book Burr Lafayette legal thriller series. "The Pink Pony," the first book in the series, recently won first prize in the Global Book Awards. Cutter is a cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and a graduate with highest honors from Michigan State University. Before beginning his writing career, Mr. Cutter was in the media business and was a practicing attorney. He lives and works in East Lansing, Michigan.