Michigan International University is the debut novel for Highland Park's Ali Muhammad. MIU takes readers on a journey through the life and times of all star shortstop Isaiah McWallace. Isaiah spent the first two decades of his life building an everlasting dynasty to share with his family. The fruits of his labor yielded fame, fortune, and launched the career of his alter ego, Zeek the Sleek. Although his unpredictable antics came in bunches, Isaiah's talent was undeniable, making him one of the greatest performers of his generation. Then one night, everything he worked for came tumbling down. Will he bounce back? Does he have the drive to regain his lost fortunes? Having had enough already, how will his wife respond?