Jim Mitchell
​is Back!

A crime spree shakes
a small college to its core.
 
Foothill University is a Christian college nestled in a small town, but its idyllic bliss is shattered when a star athlete assaults his girlfriend and a college administrator goes missing. A group of student journalists risk it all to unearth the connection between these events and their adviser, Pulitzer-prize winning reporter Jim Mitchell, puts his job on the line to help them get to the truth.

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Get Help in Decoding the High School Experience!

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Sometimes going to high school seems to be just as hard for parents as it is for their children. How much should you trust her to make good decisions? What do you do when he is struggling in one subject or wants to take advanced class in another one? How can teachers and staff help your kids succeed?

A former reporter turned veteran teacher, Dave Milbrandt uses his storyteller’s skill and distinctive insights to help you understand the different players in the educational process and how we can work together. Employing a blend of humor and wisdom, he demystifies the high school experience in this compact guide designed to entertain as it enlightens.

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Set Off on The Journey
of a Lifetime...

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Two friends set off on an unexpected adventure to find one of the most valuable relics in history.

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Investigative reporter Jim Mitchell and his colleague Melissa Jenkins examine a small strip-mall church and its charismatic pastor, Jeremiah Harmon. 


They soon learn Jeremiah’s not his real name and his past is invented as well. Now the con man is using the church as cover for a moneymaking scheme that may have fatal consequences. And in the midst of pursuing romance and the story of a lifetime, Jim wonders if he can heal from the pain buried deep in his own past.

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Upcoming Events

I am always looking for opportunities to share my work with others. My calendar is open at the moment, but you can check back here for more details when they become available.

What's New?

 Check out my non-partisan political blog where my friends and I are sharing ideas and information, not insults and injuries.
Here's a news story in which I was interviewed about the differences between AP and College Prep courses!
Read this great review 
of Chasing Deception.
PARENTS – I'd love to share some tips and advice from my book High School Declassified: An Insider's Guide to Helping your Student Succeed. If you would like to host a workshop in your area, just let me know!
PictureSan Dimas High School English teacher and author David Milbrandt signs a copy of his book for student Kirsten Lundquist, 14, at San Dimas High School in December. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)















Check out local media coverage of Chasing Deception!

Chasing Deception was recently highlighted in APU Life and BIOLA Magazine.
Live in the L.A. area? You can check out a copy of Chasing Deception from the Los Angeles County Public Library.