You Will Know Me

Billy Tarwater, #2

by

My Deeds by Mike Cobb

A journalist and his family are targeted when he investigates rumors of Klan involvement in the Atlanta child murders.

You Will Know Me by My Deeds is the sequel to author Mike Cobb’s spectacular The Devil You Know and takes up where that novel left off. Journalist Billy Tarwater investigates the rumors that the Atlanta child abductions and murders are linked to the Klan and soon discovers he and his family are targets of someone who doesn’t want Billy stirring up the past. 

Billy is a dedicated husband, father, and reporter, and when the story he’s investigating gets personal, he’s not about to let it go. He calls in help from his longtime friend, Sgt. Gary Alford with the Atlanta PD and knows he’s got to be especially wary and keep his wits about him as he digs even deeper. Cynthia Tarwater, a past abductee and survivor herself, is a loyal and loving wife, mother, and teacher who fears for her husband even as he is keeping secrets from her. A terrifying encounter, though, galvanizes her to take charge of her life and heal the trauma of her past. 

Set against the backdrop of the early 1980s and the trial of accused murderer Wayne Williams, whom most characters believe is responsible for the death of numerous young black children, the plot is suspenseful from page one. In addition, someone is following Cynthia as she drives her children from home to daycare and back. She can’t get a good look at the driver or get complete vehicle details, so there is the constant fear of the unknown hovering over each page. While the story is told from multiple points of view, Billy’s is the main perspective, so readers are in on his thoughts, fears, and speculations. I was on the edge of my seat, wondering if Billy would be able to connect the dots before it was too late. 

I recommend YOU WILL KNOW ME BY MY DEEDS to readers of historical thrillers, suspense, or mysteries after having enjoyed the previous novel. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.