NOVELS BY WARREN W. VAN OVERBEKE
IN THE PRESS
Tholocco’s Wake is steeped in engaging historic detail, capturing the sights, sounds, and feel of the 1940s. In the secondary storyline, 1968 Emma is a sassy delight, presenting a self-confidence to the world that perhaps she doesn’t completely own, at least where her family is concerned.
KATHY BROWN,
INDEPENDENT BOOK REVIEW
There are instances when a book comes along and weaves such a narrative that it transports the reader right into the story.
The Ripples We Cannot Contain is THAT Story!
TIFFANY HAIGHT
Library Director
Shelby Area District Library
LOVED IT!
The Ripples We Cannot Contain succeeds as an unflinching portrayal of ambition, secrecy, and the complicated legacies passed down through family..
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BIO
Warren Wayne Van Overbeke is an American novelist and retired U.S. Air Force Captain whose work blends emotional depth with a strong sense of place. He is the author of Tholocco’s Wake and The Ripples We Cannot Contain, with his forthcoming novel, The Cotton Flower, slated for release in early 2026.
Born in Canby, Minnesota, and shaped by the rhythms of Midwestern life, Van Overbeke draws from family history and military experience to explore themes of love, loss, and redemption. He began writing during his deployments overseas, transforming personal witness into stories rooted in humanity and resilience.
He lives with his wife, Leanne, in Benona Township, Michigan, where he writes historical fiction and spends his days with horses, grandchildren, and fellow combat veterans.