Arbitrage
A historical novel linking the collapse of Enron to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Decades of energy industry intrigue woven into fiction.
Author · Energy Industry Executive · Storyteller
Dennis M. Lawler
Nearly 40 years in the energy industry. Six books and counting. From power grids to page-turners.
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Nobody Plans for This
A Practical Guide to the Decisions That Will Define Your Final Chapter
Non-Fiction · 2026
Nobody Plans for This is a practical guide to the decisions that will define your final chapter. It is for families working through Elder Care, retirement communities, and the question of who decides. A free interactive spreadsheet comes with the book, so you can run the numbers yourself.
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ISBN 9798171759018
- 6 books published
- 40 year career
- ISU Iowa State ’68
- US Army veteran
Books
Six books. Real experience. Real stories.
Black Start
A gripping energy industry thriller. When the grid goes dark, one team races to bring it back. Drawn from decades of real-world experience.
Hickory: A Biography of a Living Legend
A biography of a living legend. The remarkable story of a life well lived, told with warmth and admiration.
Canadian Reflections
Memoirs of fishing adventures spanning 35 years at Canadian lodges. A celebration of friendship, nature, and the stories that endure.
Sorting Out Retirement Community Options
Through the story of fictional couple Jim and Jan Smith, Dennis walks readers through the full spectrum of retirement community options.
About
From the grid to the page
Dennis M. Lawler graduated from Iowa State University in 1968 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, served two years of active duty in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, and went on to build a nearly 40-year career in the energy industry. He held executive positions in finance, HR, and business development across regulated utilities, bulk energy marketing and trading, and the pipeline industry.
He also earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1976. After retiring to Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2005, Dennis turned his deep industry knowledge and life experience into writing. His six books span fiction, memoir, biography, and practical non-fiction—each one grounded in the real world.
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Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats.