When Skylarks Fall

by John Robinson

Joe Box is asked to investigate the stalking of country music star, Kitty Clark—one of the richest women in America. Although Joe wonders why this famous music legend would have her personal manager ask him to take the case, he accepts it for two reasons—one, he feels sorry for her and, two, he needs the money. The investigation leads Joe to discover not only the shocking identity of the stalker, but a heartbreaking revelation about himself...and Kitty Clark. Download the Readers' Guide.

320 pages, Paperback

First published August 19, 2005

About the author

John Robinson has been writing professionally for over a decade, with five novels commercially published. These include Until the Last Dog Dies, When Skylarks Fall, and To Skin a Cat, all through David C. Cook/RiverOak Publishing; Heading Home, Sheaf House Publishers; and The Radiance, Musa Publishing. John is also a member of the Authors Guild, and for three years was on faculty at a nationally ranked writers conference held near Santa Fe. There he taught tracks on plotting, theme, dialogue, and character development.

John has a background in broadcasting and journalism, and so he is very comfortable in dealing with all aspects of the media. He also has an active on-line presence, which includes moderating a large writers website, as well as enjoying a stint as a regular columnist on the blog, Author Culture. In addition, John is a member of such diverse sites as AbsoluteWrite, deCompose, and James Lileks’ blog, who is a popular columnist for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Finally, John is close friends with his mentor, writer James Scott Bell, author of the popular Plot and Structure, published by Writers Digest Books.

Reviews

[Mya Goss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read. I normally read cozy mysteries and was pleasantly surprised I liked this so much!
There was a major twist that made it a lot better, and I couldn't put it down, esp after that!
I love the fact it has discussion questions in the back. Really makes you think.

A Christian Mystery... but not too much preachiness! Promise!

[Pegg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The middle Joe Box book and this one had a twist that I saw coming and one that blindsided me. Good read!

[Carolyn Daniels · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kitty Clark, country music star is being harassed. Joe box is asked to investigate. Surprise ending

[Pegg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Joe Box book that I couldn't put down. I didn't see the twist in this one until it smacked me in the face.