A Place to Begin
If you’re new here, welcome.
This page is meant to make starting easy. Mike Cohen’s novels and short stories aren’t meant to be read in a particular order, and there’s no single “right” way into the work. Still, it can help to have a place to begin—and that’s what this page offers.
Take your time. Follow your curiosity. See where a story leads.
The Kind of Stories You’ll Find Here
Mike’s fiction is centered on people rather than spectacle, and on moments that don’t always announce themselves.
Across these stories, you’ll often find:
- Characters navigating relationships that matter more than they realize
- Small decisions carrying unexpected weight
- Ordinary situations that quietly begin to shift
- Moral pressure without easy answers
- Attention to what’s said—and what’s left unsaid
These are stories that unfold patiently and stay with you after the final page.
Where to Begin
f you’d like a starting point, here are two good places to begin—depending on how you like to read.
Start with Short Fiction
The Three of Us
This collection is a good entry point if you enjoy brief, focused reading experiences. The stories explore relationships—romantic, familial, and unexpected—and the subtle tensions that shape them. Each piece stands on its own, but together they form a portrait of connection, distance, and quiet change.
Why start here: You can read a single story and still get a strong sense of Mike’s voice and concerns.
Start with a Novel
Rivertown Heroes
Set during the Watergate era, this novel follows a young lawyer who returns to his hometown after a professional failure. What begins as an attempt to regain footing becomes a deeper reckoning with loyalty, justice, and the people who shaped him.
Why start here: If you prefer a longer immersion and a story that unfolds over time, this is a natural place to begin.
From here, you might:
- Explore additional novels and short stories
- Learn more about Mike and his approach to writing
- Check back occasionally for new work
There’s no rush, and no expectation—just stories waiting to be read.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find something here that holds your attention for a while—and maybe lingers a bit after.