Michael Nicholson's contribution to the reforms of the Georgian police and justice system has been immense. It is through his efforts and dedication that the most important reforms have been implemented in the law enforcement entities that Georgia is so proud of. Michael Nicholson died in February 2020 and is buried in Georgia. His book "The Past Before Me" was published in Georgia and you can buy it at Prospero's books.

"The past before me" by Michael Nicholson, published in Georgia is - A stirring tale of adventure on the high seas involving a young American man who has been cast back in time to 1810 and the age of fighting sail, where he adapts to the era and situation and greatly contributes to the successes of the Royal Navy frigate "Royal Oak". This is his story.

The Book is a work of total fiction, which transports a modern day man to the year of 1810 as a press-ganged seaman. Time travel is truly an improbable thing to have happened. But, it is the stuff that stories are made of.

James Haldane is out for dinner after the evening of the 5th ^of  July Boston fireworks display in 2019. After his meal, he is casually strolling back to his apartment when suddenly everything goes blank. He wakes up and finds that he has been shanghaied to serve on a British warship. Not only that, he finds it is now 1810. This is the tale of his "The Past Before Me"