"L.B. Cobb's writing style takes full advantage of verisimilitude in a similar way many of W. Somerset Maugham's stories evoke a sense of confidence in the reader. She also uses those little twists and turns that keep you questioning and her chapter endings plunge you into the next page with a sense of undeniable curiosity....you will really start to love Bill for his thoughts, be they the thoughts of a man in love or the conflicting thoughts he faces in trying to solve the mystery of his life or the humorous, laugh-out-loud contemplation of one witty guy who is trying not to take life too seriously, while learning life can be one serious game when those you love are in peril. An expertly crafted mystery with a touch of sensual intrigue. Splendor Bay will leave you amazed by the poetic justice of it all. The best mystery I've read, bar none...Summer reading at its best! " -- The Rebecca Review (at Amazon.com)

"Every once in a while I come across a gem of a mystery novel...where you want to read it cover to cover in one sitting..." -- Bruce Von Stiers, BVS Reviews

"A quick read with satisfying twists and a great ending. Bill ... is definitely a character who grows on you. Buy a copy! -- MyShelf.com (Robyn Glazer)

"The plot catpults with intrigue, quirky characters, conflicted relationships and wry, wry humor. Did I mention the humor? This writer is a fantastic new voice in this genre..." -- Roger Paulding Reviews (Jan 2002)

"There's plenty of humor, suspense, and complications in this excellently crafted mystery. Put this on your "must read" list"-- Rendevous Magazine (Nov 2001, Vol 18 No 6)

"Packed with action, realistic characters who not only face incredible hurdles, but also react with genuine emotions and tongue-in-cheek humor, Splendor Bay is a book to be savored" -- Mysterious Corner, The Romance Readers Connection (Tracy Farnsworth, Dec 2001)

"I didn't want to put this book down after I began reading it... I was taken in by the main character, his sense of humor and approach to solving the crime, and all the ways he showed he cared about his family and friends. The end was good, because even though I tried to guess along the way what really happened, I wasn't even close" -- Aprile from Arvada, CO, Reader Review at Amazon.com

"L. B. Cobb writes with just the right mix of mystery, humor, and romance. With a protagonist named Bill Glasscock..., you know you're in for an interesting ride from the very beginning...The setting could be your small town and the people, your high school buddies. The camaraderie and affection are evident in the good-natured bantering between old friends. Along with the unexpected twists and turns, Splendor Bay is a very entertaining summer read" -- Hannah Powell from Knoxville, TN, Reader Review at Amazon.com

L. B. Cobb grew up in Tennessee and practiced geology before practicing law. She now lives in Houston, Texas.

Visit the author at www.lbcobb.com.

ON THE BACK COVER: Suspense, sensual and conflicted mainstream relationships, quirky characters you will love and remember, wry humor, and a feel-good ending are a few of the reasons Splendor Bay grabs you by the heart and sweeps you along on waves of emotions to its surprising conclusion.

Bill Glasscock, a suspended-for-malpractice attorney, wakes from his girlfriend Sally Solana's bed and faces the challenge of his life. The local cops have just found the body of Bill's soon-to-be ex-wife's lover, Governor Wallace Moreno, on Splendor Bay beach below girlfriend Sally's bay view mansion. Sally, the state's attorney general, is missing. So is wife Eleana, head of the state archives. In addition to having a complicated love life, Bill is quickly the prime suspect of a host of cops -- local, state, and federal. All of which is the catalyst Bill needs to abandon his sabbatical from life for a quest to save those he loves from a murderer.

Splendor Bay has been selected by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for its Talking Book Program and included in the University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library's "Law in Popular Culture" Collection. Splendor Bay received the Fowler Award and earned recognition in the Tennessee Mountain Writers, Cumberland Writers, Faulkner Pirate's Alley, and SMP/Private Eye Writers of American unpublished manuscript competitions.

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"Moral ambiguities, snappy dialogue, and twists that keep the pages turning... altogether an exceptionally accomplished debut novel" -- Chris Rogers, author of Bitch Factor, Rage Factor, and Chill Factor

"Smart, sassy, and sexy, with enough twists and turns to make you dizzy, SPLENDOR BAY is a splendid read" -- Lorna Michaels, author of The Truth About Elyssa

"L. B. Cobb comes through with a page-turning story filled with cracking wit and suspense..." -- Julie Wray Herman, Agatha and Macavity award nominated author of Three Dirty Women and the Bitter Brew

"A fabulous writer! -- Tony Fennelly, Edgar-nominated author of Don't Blame the Snake and 1-900-DEAD

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