Robin Yocum

My #newrelease, The Sacrifice of Lester Yates, is a sequel to my first novel, Favorite Sons. Read the prologue here: robinyocum.net/the-sacrifice-… #books #book #bookstagram #author #april27

My boyhood idol, Bill Mazeroski, hero of the 1960 World Series, died 2/20. I posted a blog on my website about a man who was the epitome of dignity and class and who never disappointed his fans. robinyocum.net/2026/03/15/rem…

Thanks to Columbus Monthly and photographer/writer Tim Johnson for featuring my office in its Creative Space section in the March issue. Here's the link to the story and photos. @crookedlanebks columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Vick Mickunas interviewed me for the release of The Last Hitman on his Book Nook program on WYSO radio in Dayton. You can listen to it here: @crookedlanebks wyso.org/podcast/book-n…

I received a great review in today's @daytondailynews Reviewer Vick Mickunas said of The Last Hitman: "I'll leave it to readers to savor this wonderful story. The last part of the book is one of the funniest and most ingenious things I have read in a long time." @crookedlanebks

When I’m out speaking about my books, I’m often asked about the books I like to read and the authors I admire. I created a list of some of my favorite books, along with a few that missed the mark. Here’s the link to the list on my website. robinyocum.net/2026/02/04/fav…

Thanks to the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling, West Virginia, and Programming Director Sean Duffy for hosting me last week for the library’s Lunch With Books program. Here's the link to the video. youtube.com/live/pu75de_CP… @crookedlanebks

Thanks @beaconjournal for the review!

📣Mark your calendar! Catch @robinyocum, author of 🔪THE LAST HITMAN🔪 in conversation with author @awhcolumbus at @GramercyBexley tomorrow at 7PM. Don't forget to reserve your ticket below, and we hope to see you there! loom.ly/MQ5qeYc

The trailer for The Last Hitman is out! Set to be released by @crookedlanebks 12/2. Pre-order now. m.youtube.com/watch?v=pHsmJO…

Episode 12 just launched for #deadbeforedeadline with Part 2. Listen now: deadbeforedeadline.com/episodes

My publisher, @crookedlanebks, is giving away 5 advanced review copies of my upcoming novel, The Last Hitman, on Goodreads. The contest begins today, Aug. 7, and runs through Aug. 24. Check it out. #newrelease #books #booklover #Bookstagram goodreads.com/giveaway/enter…

Episode 7 is up! The tale of Arthur Shapiro. deadbeforedeadline.com/episodes #columbus #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #podcast

Episode Six is out! Part two of the John Barry Simonis story. He was eventually captured and charged in Louisiana, but not before he brought his reign of terror to Central Ohio and another man paid for those crimes. deadbeforedeadline.com/episodes

Episode 5 of Season 3 is up! The Jon Barry Simonis story gained infamy as one of the country’s most prolific serial r*. deadbeforedeadline.com/episodes

Check out episodes 3 & 4 just released! Deadbeforedeadline.com/episodes

Episode 2 from Season 3 is now live! What happened to George Mosko? Listen now for the bizarre 1987 tale of a businessman gone missing after his truck and trailer are found. deadbeforedeadline.com/episodes

Season 3 is out! Check out episode 1 here: deadbeforedeadline.com/episodes

Barnes & Noble is running a 25% off sale on pre-orders, which you can use towards my next novel, The Last Hitman. It is set to come out later this year, but you can use the link below to view the book, and code PREORDER25 to get 25% off your pre-order. barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-hit…

My next novel, The Last Hitman, is now available for preorder. I’m providing a link to my website where you can read the synopsis. robinyocum.net/novels You can preorder at Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.

I’m happy to announce that I have signed a contract with @crookedlanebks for my next novel, The Last Hitman. It was inspired by a short story I wrote for @StrandMag a few years back. I don’t have a firm publication date, but will keep you updated. #new #NewBook #NewBookAlert