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Dave Dobson

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in Ames, IA, The United States

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery

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A native of Ames, Iowa, Dave loves writing, reading, boardgames, computer games, improv comedy, pizza, barbarian movies, and the cheaper end of the Taco Bell menu. Also, his wife and kids.

Dave is the author of Snood, Snoodoku, Snood Towers, and other computer games. Dave first published Snood in 1996, and it became one of the most popular shareware games of the early Internet. His most recent game is Scryptix, a word game for cell phones.

Dave taught geology, environmental studies, and computer programming at Guilford College for 24 years before stepping away to write full time. He does improv comedy every week at the Idiot Box in Greensboro, North Carolina. He’s also played the world’s largest tuba in concert. Not that that is relevant, but ...more

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Average rating: 4.36 · 2,360 ratings · 462 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	What Grows From the Dead 4.37 avg rating — 513 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Daros 4.49 avg rating — 335 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kenai 4.10 avg rating — 361 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flames Over Frosthelm (Inquisitors' Guild, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 343 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Glorious and Epic Tale of Lady Isovar 4.44 avg rating — 185 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flames Over Frosthelm / The Outcast Crown / The Woeling Lass (Inquisitors' Guild #1, 2, 4) 4.51 avg rating — 166 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Got Trouble 4.41 avg rating — 145 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Outcast Crown (Inquisitors' Guild, #2) 4.37 avg rating — 95 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Woeling Lass (Inquisitors' Guild, #4) 4.51 avg rating — 71 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Traitors Unseen (Inquisitors' Guild, #3) 4.26 avg rating — 68 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Dave Dobson and 1 other person liked Simon Mcleish's review of Traitors Unseen (Inquisitors' Guild, #3): "Another fine comic fantasy story from Dave Dobson - it fits well in the shorter length, but it could be worthy of more. I an continuing to love the silly chapter headings!"
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Dave Dobson liked RowdyPlayer1's review of Kenai: "Very good sci-fi book with excellent writing. Really enjoyed the main character Jes and the story was very intriguing with twist and turns the whole way through. Reminded me of the Carlie Day meme."
Feb 16, 2026 07:29PM · see review
Dave Dobson liked Simon Mcleish's review of The Outcast Crown (Inquisitors' Guild, #2): "Another quality read here; perhaps less fun than the first novel in the series, but believably shows the growing maturity of Boog."
Feb 02, 2026 09:06AM · see review
Dave Dobson liked Newsfoia's review of The Woeling Lass (Inquisitors' Guild, #4): "Heartfelt There is so much about this story that I appreciated. The style, the pace, the developing story, and how recognizable the world in which it all took place. My expectations of needing to accept and learn about an alien world and ethical cult" Read more of this review »
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Dave Dobson made a comment on Sarah’s review of The Woeling Lass (Inquisitors' Guild, #4) " Thanks for reading, Sarah - so glad you enjoyed it. I'm working on a 5th one now. ...more "
Sep 18, 2025 07:05PM · see review
Dave Dobson made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Book Cover Update topic " I've updated the cover for my book Got Trouble. Could I get it updated on GoodReads? Thanks. The GoodReads entry is here: https://www.goodreads.com/book ...more "
Sep 05, 2025 01:36PM
Dave Dobson made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please add me as an author to this anthology topic " Hi, there - I'm part of an upcoming anthology, and I'd like it to be included in my books. My author page is here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show ...more "
Aug 21, 2025 08:44AM
Dave Dobson made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — This book is not mine, please move it (part 19) topic " Please remove this book from my profile - it is not mine. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ...more "
Feb 26, 2025 05:58AM
Dave Dobson made a comment on Zoe’s review of What Grows From the Dead " Thanks for reading! Alex is awesome. I say hi back. :-) "
Feb 11, 2025 02:30PM · see review
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“He took a seat on my log, although the Weynik seldom sat on things. Mostly they just squatted in place. I figured he was being polite. When your guest has a butt, and you don’t, you try to be accommodating.”
― Dave Dobson, Kenai

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