BY MIKE COBB
“Dead Beckoning is the type of novel that should be savored, consumed slowly, and appreciated for its eloquent and intricate prose, which sets the bar for historical thrillers.”
Self-Publishing Review, May 2022
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BY MIKE COBB
"The luscious blend of murder and mystery will captivate readers, and the infusion of reality into the narrative will have them turning the pages. Dead Beckoning is a tale that is delightful, deftly plotted, and expertly delivered."
The Book Commentary, September 2022
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BY MIKE COBB
"A sinister, masterfully penned drama. Supported by a rich cast of three-dimensional characters, a host of red herrings, and a looming suspicion that readers have known the culprit all along, this is a powerfully written thriller. Cobb has constructed a complex procedural mystery with poignant historical accuracy, never letting readers forget about the timeless issues at the novel’s core, resulting in a dark and enthralling historical thriller."
Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½
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BY MIKE COBB
"A dynamic cast drives this striking, historically rich crime thriller." — Kirkus Reviews
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MIKE COBB
Historical fiction, crime fiction, true crime.
Thought-provoking, character-driven literary fiction.
Descriptive and engaging nonfiction.
Writing, for me, is bliss. But I am simply a conduit through which my characters tell the story.
They are the story.
My body of work includes both fiction and nonfiction, short form and long form, as well as articles and blogs of literary interest.
While I am comfortable playing across a broad range of genres, much of my focus is on historical fiction, crime fiction, and true crime. Rigorous research is foundational to my writing. I get that honestly, having spent much of my professional career as a scientist.
I split my time between midtown Atlanta and a lake in the North Georgia mountains, far away from the rat race of the city. The balance between city life and mountain life inspires my writing.
In this space I will share what I’m reading and working on, as well as other items of interest to readers and writers alike. I hope you enjoy it. I have kept some of my earlier professional articles and blogs here so you can read them as well.
MY BLOG
Ten Bookstores Worth Traveling For
Check out this recent piece from The Discoverer Blog. I've been to only one of these great bookstores, Shakespeare and Company, but the others are now on my bucket list of must-visit...
My Favorite DEAD BECKONING Instagrammers
Many thanks to Eliza and Tiffany, two of my favorite Instagrammers, for their reviews of DEAD BECKONING.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd3yT8fptsL/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd-9kCQOzMF/
Two Great Women Who Rocked America in ’62
Here is a great article from Literary Hub about Rachel Carson and Jane Jacobs, both of whom published seminal books in 1962. I hope you enjoy it. Direct link to the blog https://lithub.com/rachel-carson-jane-jacobs-and-the-tumultuous-summer-of-1962/ Rachel...