FOREWORD REVIEWS

“The stories collected in Of Fathers & Gods excel at walking the thin line between the profane and profound. In doing so, they resonate with veracity, empathy, and meaning, proffering insights into the mess of human existence.” (N.T McQueen) READ the full review here.

RECKON REVIEW

“Whether Of Fathers & Gods is labeled grit-lit or Southern lit, or crime fiction, Roberts’ short fiction offers a new voice and fresh perspective. In a world where people, especially those in the margins (the loners, the sex workers, the orphans, the bastards) struggle to be seen, Roberts asks if being seen, whether by a father or a god, is enough. Not merely seen but accepted, not merely noticed, but wanted, desired, needed.” (Nick Rees Gardner) READ the full review here.

COWBOY JAMBOREE

“This may be a debut, but there are so many echoes of Flannery O’Connor and Raymond Carver. That’s not me being hyperbolic. Jim Roberts is just that kind of writer and this collection will break your heart.” (Justin Lee) READ the full review here.

MYSTERY TRIBUNE

“. . . stories . . . grounded in gritty real-world scenarios that take unexpected and, sometimes, deadly turns. They’re also filled with pathos, humor, and love.” (Casey Stegman) READ the full review here.

BOOKFOX

“Roberts never loses sight of the thumping, bleeding hearts of his characters, yearning for better lives. If you’re looking for the firm, no-nonsense truths of Flannery O’Connor and the raw, hardscrabble edge of Denis Johnson, this is your book. You would be wise to pick up a copy.” (John Matthew Fox) READ the full interview here.