Bøger af Bob Cook

This work is a compilation of stories that centers loosely around the theme of men who would be boys, that conflicting combination of behavior that often mystifies both significant others and themselves. Enter the secret world of close friends, free of wives and children, free to their own devices to play or to take up more serious matters.

Working out of Pensacola, Florida, Beth Jacoby, a child abuse and neglect investigator and her co-workers fly about town in and out of the living rooms of folks accused of hurting their own children. Her path into the private domains of rich and poor alike crosses that of her once teen lover Jack, a California cool cop, and his partner, a thunderous loose cannon who dearly loves the war on crime. Beth begins to realize that she and the homicide detectives are entertwined in the web of a particularly violent marauder who is hunting down salicious creeps who prey on children. But, Casey, who effectively wields his bat to make his point, is not to be taken lightly. Both social workers and lawmen are tossed about like crash dummies as they careen down a twisted trail leading to a startling conclusion of good vs. evil. Note: this work SOME BOYS NEVER BECOME MEN is a sequel to SOME PEOPLE NEED KILLING, published by the same author in 2010. It is recommended that SOME PEOPLE NEED KILLING be read first, although it is not necessary as this sequel does stand alone as a complete story.

In 1967 Rob Hanks, a recent college grad, accepts a counselor position in an isolated work camp for serious delinquent offenders. Within a few days he is personally challenged like he had never been before, as there was little in college that had prepared him for direct, in-your-face, confrontation. Rob learns that he is replacing another guy who had been broken down both physically and mentally by thugs who truly enjoyed watching the man cry. Luckily he is partnered with Jack, a cross eyed, ex-paratrooper, who knows the ropes. Together they wade into the circus, dealing with suicide, pheasants, sex, trout, violence and bears. As Rob struggles to find his footing, he takes a few missteps along the way which threaten his marriage and his traditional values.

No one knows with absolute certainty what lies beyond the last whisper of life. Someone is dying to find out. A thought provoking yet light hearted look at the afterlife. Go along for the ride and find out what's on the other side.

We all understand that there are people who work with dependent children, children who are physically abused, sexually abused, neglected, or abandoned. We may be familiar with programs such as protective services or foster care. This book concerns one particular group in the dependency continuum less well known, abuse investigators. When a call comes into the Abuse Hotline, anywhere in this country, they are the ones who actually hit the streets, immediately or within twenty-four hours, to go into the home, make an assessment, and need to be right 100% of the time. They carry notepads instead of guns and keep their wits about them even in the face of real danger, real heartbreak, and agonizing frustrations. Almost always challenging, interesting, and even fun, the work seems to attract strong men and women of character who are committed to what they are doing. Hopefully, I was able to tell their story, to honor them for their dedication and service. This is a work of fiction and a little over the top to keep the pages turning. Adults, both male and female, who are looking for a good read, a rolicking thriller laced with social issues, cops, murder, sex, and fun should enjoy this book. No one wants to read a depressingly sad book anyway. I sincerely hope that the reader comes away with a better appreciation for these men and women and the extremely important job they do out there every day to help protect children

This is an insightful and practical advice guide to the 'do's and don'ts' of professional acting. The book takes the reader through the necessary steps to becoming a professional actor by using personal knowledge balanced with humorous stories. The author's decades of experience as both actor and film director offer readers a first-hand look at the business.