Cobb, Texas, doesn't exist anywhere but in my mind and in my books, but the town in the book was inspired by a real town in Texas. Here are some photos I took when I was researching the book to help me envision my imaginary town.

The county courthouse on the square. It really looks like it should have a gargoyle on it, doesn't it?

Another view of the courthouse. Yes, those are crenellated battlements on a courthouse in a small Texas town.