J. Michael Orenduff Books in Order
J. Michael Orenduff is a multifaceted individual with a storied career spanning academia and fiction writing. As an accomplished educator, he has taught at thirteen colleges across eight states and three countries. His tenure has been marked by various leadership roles, including academic dean, vice-president, president, and chancellor. His pioneering work in distance education has earned him recognition from prominent figures, including Newt Gingrich, who praised him as a "hero to the American people" in his book, To Renew America. After retiring from academia, Orenduff transitioned to writing, publishing a play, The Christmas Visitor, which has garnered numerous awards. His humorous murder mystery series, featuring the pot thief, has received widespread acclaim, including the Dark Oak Mystery Contest and the 2010 EPIC Award for eBook of the Year in the Mystery/Suspense Category.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by J. Michael Orenduff
- #1AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras(2009)
- #2AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy(2009)
- #3AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Einstein(2010)
- #4AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier(2011)
- #5AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence(2012)
- #6AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Billy the Kid(2012)
- #7AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Georgia O'Keeffe(2016)
- #8AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Edward Abbey(2018)
- #9AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied the Woman at Otowi Crossing(2021)
- #10AmazonThe Pot Thief Who Studied Calvin(2025)
About J. Michael Orenduff
J. Michael Orenduff is a multifaceted individual with a storied career spanning academia and fiction writing. As an accomplished educator, he has taught at thirteen colleges across eight states and three countries. His tenure has been marked by various leadership roles, including academic dean, vice-president, president, and chancellor. His pioneering work in distance education has earned him recognition from prominent figures, including Newt Gingrich, who praised him as a "hero to the American people" in his book, To Renew America. After retiring from academia, Orenduff transitioned to writing, publishing a play, The Christmas Visitor, which has garnered numerous awards. His humorous murder mystery series, featuring the pot thief, has received widespread acclaim, including the Dark Oak Mystery Contest and the 2010 EPIC Award for eBook of the Year in the Mystery/Suspense Category.
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