About
James Tobin (AKA J. E. Tobin) has written Off-Broadway plays, children’s books, non-fiction, and two novels. His debut novel, When We Were Wolves, was published in 2022. For his new novel, Triple Divide, the author drew upon the emotional struggles recounted to him by veterans in a VA hospital and the stories of war-torn soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. A retired psychologist and educator, James lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife, Jean. More information can be found on his website www.jetobin.com
Featured Work
Triple Divide
Three American soldiers, following their latest deployment in Afghanistan, return home burdened by secrets and moral uncertainties.
Being home in America brings them no peace. After visiting his mother, one soldier disappears into the vast wilderness of Glacier National Park. News of his disappearance drives the other two men to undertake separate missions to rescue him. Will they find him in time? And, as they approach the peak where rain flows into three oceans, what truths—if any—will they discover about themselves and each other?
Triple Divide is a gripping adventure story of courage, friendship, and redemption. It renders an unforgettable portrayal of war’s aftermath on soldiers and those who love them.
Tobin vividly describes both people and the landscapes they move through, giving particular care to the deep, oft-unspoken bonds between men. I couldn't put down this gripping book!
Kayla Williams, author of Love My Rifle More than You
Triple Divide is a terrific novel. J.E. Tobin expertly crafts a propulsive and thought-provoking narrative.
Chad Dundas, author of The Blaze and Champion of the World
I highly recommend this novel not just to men, whose lives it reflects, but to women who are interested in bridging gaps between the inner worlds of women and men. An adventure and a thriller, Triple Divide is also an inspiring take on the human condition…
Michael Gurian, New York Times bestselling author of Saving Our Sons
The story takes me back to my many days with soldiers and Marines (and their interpreters) in the mountains and deserts of Afghanistan, and the encounters I’ve had with those who suffered upon returning. It breaks your heart and rings all too true.
Martin Smith, Emmy and Peabody award-winning documentarian
Triple Divide, a deeply human, radiant homecoming story, focuses on the unbreakable bond of love and loyalty forged between warriors.
Robert Emmet Meagher, author of Killing from the Inside Out
Other Works
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When We Were Wolves
2022