Mark Shaw Books (Selected)

Available at amazon.com in print and/or Kindle edition, and most also available at lulu.com or abebooks.com.

    Beneath the Mask of Holiness book jacket

The inspiring, untold story of celebrated Catholic monk Thomas Merton and his transformation from a troubled man of the cloth to an enlightened disciple of God.
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"“[This book] can only deepen and add weight to our respect for this scrupulous, devoted, and tormented man." – Noted author Ron Carlson (Five Skies)

"[Your book is brave, beautifully written, and an honest tribute to Merton." – Robert Inchausti, author of The Pocket Merton

    Melvin Belli book jacket

Biography of the colorful “King of Torts,” one of the most famous trial lawyers in history. His clients included Jack Ruby, Errol Flynn, The Rolling Stones, Mohammed Ali, Mae West, Mickey Cohen, and Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.

"Mark Shaw’s well-researched book on Belli portrays him as a man who despised the archaic, worn-out law that had abandoned the people ..." – Famous defense attorney Gerry Spence

"A must read for every lawyer and judge." – Renowned lawyer Richard "Racehorse" Haynes

    Miscarriage of Justice book jacket

One of the most famous spies in American history, Pollard, who admitted giving secret information to the Israelis in the mid-1980s, was sentenced to life imprisonment, a far more severe punishment than anyone guilty of the same crime.

"[This book] is a gripping account of an infamous prosecution by a vindictive government." - Morton A. Kaplan, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Chicago

"Excellent job. [Shaw] told the truth. This readable book exposes the sentencing of Jonathan Pollard as a procedural atrocity, inflicted by a deceptive prosecution and a biased, compliant judge." - Charles E. Rice, Professor Emeritus of Law, Notre Dame Law School

    Dandelions in the Moonlight book cover

In the novel, Dandelions in the Moonlight, a German Christian woman named Vera learns that love may overcome hate when she trusts a Nazi prison guard to save an orphaned Russian girl during the horror of World War II.

    Perfect Yankee book jacket

The autobiography of Don Larsen, the New York Yankee pitcher who threw the only perfect game in World Series history.

"Informative and entertaining." – The New York Times Book Review

    Down for the Count book jacket

Chronicles the rape trial of Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

"A riveting, up-close, through the juror’s eyes look at one of the century’s famous criminal trials." – Los Angeles Times

"Shaw’s account of one of the most explosive sports trials in history provides an illuminating window into how the ‘baddest man on the planet’ ended up in handcuffs." – Boston Globe

    Forever Flying book jacket

The autobiography of R. A. “Bob” Hoover, a WW II hero and one of the greatest experimental pilots in aviation history. Known as the “King of the Air Shows,” he performed aerobatic maneuvers in his famous P-15 Spitfire

"A rip-snorting book about R. A. 'Bob' Hoover . . . exciting and engrossing." – Kirkus Reviews

"Casual readers as well as airplane buffs will be fascinated." – Library Journal

"Thoroughly enthralling from beginning to end." – Booklist

    Clydesdales book jacket

A chronicle of one of history’s most beloved animals complete with photographs and personal stories from Clydesdale owners.

    Bury Me in a Pot Bunker book jacket

The autobiography of Pete Dye, arguably the greatest golf course architect in history. Creator of such classic courses as Whistling Straits, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, Harbour Town Golf Links and Teeth of the Dog.

    From Birdies to Bunkers book jacket

Colorful stories and useful golf tips from Alice Dye, "the first lady of golf."

    Book Report book jacket

A practical guide to the writing and publishing process. Includes Ten Steps from Idea to Publication.
Other Mark Shaw books include:
  • Jack Nicklaus: Golf’s Greatest Champion
  • Larry Legend
  • Diamonds in the Rough
  • Let The Good Times Roll
  • Grammar Report
  • Poetry Report
  • Self-Publishing Report
  • Writer's Report

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