Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia |
2020 |
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Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| Fat Swim |
2026 |
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Standalone Novels#
| Title |
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| Housemates |
2024 |
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Emma Copley Eisenberg is a writer whose work spans nonfiction, fiction, and short stories. Her debut, The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia (2020), investigated the 1980 murders of two women in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, weaving together true crime, memoir, and social history.
Her novel Housemates (2024) and story collection Fat Swim (2026) show her range as a fiction writer alongside her nonfiction work. Eisenberg’s writing has appeared in numerous literary publications, and she has received fellowships and awards for both her fiction and nonfiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Emma Copley Eisenberg written?
Emma Copley Eisenberg has written three books across three series.
What was Emma Copley Eisenberg's first book?
Emma Copley Eisenberg’s first book is The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia, published in 2020.
What is Emma Copley Eisenberg known for?
Emma Copley Eisenberg gained attention with her debut nonfiction book The Third Rainbow Girl (2020), which investigated a 1980 double murder in Appalachia and the community it affected. She has since published the novel Housemates (2024) and the story collection Fat Swim (2026). She also writes essays and short fiction for literary magazines.