🐮 Bell Cow Author Round-up: Michael Mallory (with hosts Rob Jung & Michael MacBride)

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Today we’re joined by author Michael Mallory, creator of the Snake Jones series and a longtime voice in mystery and crime fiction. His newest novel, Tiger Claw, continues his trademark blend of hard-edged plotting, noir flavor, and character-driven suspense. Mallory’s background as a journalist and critic informs his sharp prose—he knows how to deliver clean, vivid writing that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last.

Michael has published more than 150 short stories, essays, and articles, and his work spans genres including mystery, adventure, and pop-culture history. He is also a recognized Sherlockian scholar and has written multiple books on classic Hollywood and the evolution of genre storytelling. Behind the scenes, Michael is as generous as he is prolific: he mentors emerging writers, participates in countless literary panels, and is deeply connected to the international mystery community.

You can learn more about Michael at: https://www.snakejones.com/

His books—including Tiger Claw—are available wherever books are sold, and readers can also find his noir-infused mysteries at Minnesota’s beloved Once Upon a Crime: https://onceuponacrimebooks.com/

In this episode, Michael talks about noir sensibilities, iconic detectives, and crafting tension that never lets the reader go.

You can find out more about your hosts: Rob and Michael at their webpages (https://robjungwriter.com/ and https://www.michaelmacbride.com).

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