The truth is not predictable . . .

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: August 2, 2026

This website, michaeldsarisky.com, is operated by Michael D. Sarisky under the Underlayer Press imprint ("I," "me," or "my"). This policy explains what information I collect from visitors, why I collect it, and what I do with it. I've tried to write it in plain language rather than legalese.

WHAT I COLLECT

I only collect information you choose to give me. Specifically:

  • - Email newsletter: If you sign up for my reader list, I collect your email address and, if you provide it, your first name.
  • - Contact form: If you send me a message through the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and the content of your message so that I can reply.

I do not require you to create an account, and I do not ask for payment information on this site. Purchases of my books happen on third-party retailers (such as Amazon), which have their own privacy policies.

HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • - To send you the free content you signed up for (such as the short story "The Source").
  • - To send occasional email updates about new books, stories, and related news. I email infrequently and only when there's something worth your time.
  • - To respond to messages you send me through the contact form.

I will never sell, rent, or trade your email address or personal information to anyone.

HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS STORED

My reader email list is managed through Kit (kit.com), a third-party email marketing service. When you subscribe, your email address and name are stored securely on Kit's servers and are subject to Kit's own privacy policy, which you can review at kit.com. I use Kit solely to store my list and send emails; I do not export your information elsewhere.

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

This site may use basic cookies and standard web analytics to understand general traffic patterns (for example, how many people visit a page). This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you. Most web browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings.

YOUR CHOICES

  • - Unsubscribe anytime. Every email I send includes an unsubscribe link. Clicking it removes you from my list immediately, and I won't email you again unless you choose to re-subscribe.
  • - Access or deletion. You can ask me what information I hold about you, or ask me to delete it, at any time. Contact me using the details below and I'll take care of it.

CHILDREN

This site and my books are intended for adult readers. I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has provided me information, contact me and I'll delete it.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

If I update this policy, I'll change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted on the site.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about this policy or about your information, reach me through the contact form on this site, or at:


Michael D. Sarisky

Underlayer Press

underlayerpress.com

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About

WHO IS MICHAEL D SARISKY

Michael D. Sarisky is a Military Veteran, Business Executive, and author of techno-conspiracy thrillers that explore the intersection of technology, power, and the hidden systems that shape modern society.

Drawing on nearly three decades of leadership experience in Property Operations, Leadership Coaching, and Organizational Strategy, Sarisky brings a unique perspective to stories involving institutional influence, human behavior, and the consequences of unchecked control. His background includes eighteen years of service in the United States Army, including combat deployments, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.

His debut novel, The Wacker File, combines high-stakes suspense, investigative intrigue, and emerging technology against the backdrop of Chicago's hidden infrastructure. Influenced by the works of Michael Crichton, Tom Clancy, and contemporary techno-thriller storytellers, his fiction examines how information, surveillance, and predictive systems can quietly alter the course of individual lives and entire societies.

When not writing, Sarisky enjoys traveling, following professional football, studying emerging technologies, and spending time with his family in South Florida.

The Wacker File is his first novel.
Hello

THE WACKER FILE

Chicago is watching you. And it has been for years.

When disgraced federal prosecutor Evan Mercer receives a package he was never supposed to see — a transcript that proves his career was deliberately destroyed — he does not go to the police. He goes to a journalist named Lena Ortiz, whose brother died in an alley three years ago for asking the same questions Evan is asking now.

What they find beneath the city they thought they knew will change everything they believed about justice, safety, and the price of order.


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