Former crime reporter and Edgar-nominated writer of mysteries and coming-of-age novels - The Essay, A Brilliant Death, The Sacrifice of Lester Yates.
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27 Feb 2021
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
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Jun 2
My publisher, @crookedlanebks, has put the e-book version of The Last Hitman on sale for $1.99 at Amazon,com. If The Last Hitman is on your TBR list, here’s an opportunity to pick it up at a bargain price. This is a limited time offer.
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May 12
The Last Hitman, was selected for the inaugural “On the Same Page” community read in East Liverpool, Oh. I’ll be speaking at a noon luncheon on 6/6 at the Masonic Temple. The Last Hitman and tickets to the luncheon can be purchased at The Pear Tree Shop. @crookedlanebks
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Mar 16
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/re…
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Mar 6
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
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Mar 1
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
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Feb 15
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
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Feb 4
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/fa…
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Jan 20
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_CP60…
@crookedlanebks
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16 Dec 2025
Thanks @beaconjournal for the review!
14 Dec 2025
Robin Yocum's 'The Last Hitman' is masterful crime novel | Book Talk beaconjournal.com/story/ente…
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1 Dec 2025
📣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!
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22 Aug 2025
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…
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12 Aug 2025
Episode 12 just launched for #deadbeforedeadline with Part 2. Listen now: deadbeforedeadline.com/episo…
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7 Aug 2025
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
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8 Jul 2025
Episode 7 is up! The tale of Arthur Shapiro.
deadbeforedeadline.com/episo…
#columbus #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #podcast
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1 Jul 2025
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/episo…
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24 Jun 2025
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/episo…
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14 Jun 2025
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/episo…
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24 Apr 2025
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-las…
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