I am joined by the NY-based journalist and novelist Ross Barkan to discuss Colossus. The novel follows a charismatic pastor and aspiring local real estate mogul, Theodore “Teddy” Starr, in a small-town Michigan. Starr’s manicured public persona is an attempt to erase his past and hide his less than pious personal motives. Will Teddy remain the star of his second act? Does he has a third act in him?
Ross and I discuss the significance of the novel’s title, the novel’s Midwestern and small town setting, and his interest in American identity and reinvention, including its political ramifications.
My Goodreads Review of Colossus
My prior interview of Ross concerning his novel Glass Century
My review of Glass Century: A New Entry in Post-9/11 Literature
Colossus: A Novel by Ross Barkan has an expected publication data of April 28th, 2026 and is available for pre-order: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Skyhorse Publishing.
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