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Phyllis Gobbell writes a little bit of everything-mysteries, true crimes, short stories, creative nonfiction, and fiction. Her award-winning stories have appeared in 2 Bridges Review, Bellevue Review, Zone 3, Red Mud Review, Coastal Shelf, Tetrahedra, and HomeWorks. She received Tennessee's Individual Artist Award for Literature. Treachery in Tuscany, the third book in her Jordan Mayfair Mystery Series, won a Silver Falchion Award for Best Cozy Mystery.
Fireworks, fireflies, and gunfire light up Phyllis Gobbell's exquisite, poignant novel . . . This modern retelling of the prodigal son is, above all, a story of love and forgiveness in a Southern family.--Donna Meredith, Southern Literary Review Prodigal is a Southern tale at its best. Secrets, lies, betrayal - a deadly trinity that moves this family story into the realm of tragedy.--Allie Coker, Litstack The book is steeped in place . . . Themes of shame, guilt, and ostracism are explored with psychological acuity. .--Foreword Reviews What a hidden gem. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. A reader can get lost in the story.--Amy Buckle, Amy's Bookshelf Reviews ""Gobbell expertly draws you into the story, and doesn't let you go until the very last page.""--Lily Shadowlyn, The Faerie Review ""Gobbell's writing style is familiar and cozy, like curling up on a couch with a warm beverage and listening to family members share stories.""--Chapter 16 ""Prodigal is a well-crafted addition to the Southern literary novel genre from a practiced voice in true crime and mysteries.""--Nashville Scene
