The Cuts that Cure

Alex was a surgeon, a very good one, but difficulties with his mental health and the fact that...well he hates being a doctor...bring his world crashing down. Disgraced and disbarred he ends up as a science teacher in a small town in Texas called Three Rivers.

Meanwhile, a sadistic killer has been coming into his own. After Henry's mother finds him, at the age of ten, in an unspeakable sort of ritual she decides a new town would be best. New start...buried secrets. Three Rivers will be that new start for them.

When a homeless person is found dead Detective Lozano realizes this isn't a natural occurrence and foul play is suspected. When the clues point him in Henry's direction the Detective has to wonder how this high school kid is involved.

When this case, and a subsequent tragedy collide, Alex finds himself at the heart of it. Why does his name come up when people speak of Henry? Has his past come back to haunt him?

I am amazed that this is a debut. There is a lot going on here as we are reading about two lives, with different circles, that eventually slam together. The writing is well-done and I had a very hard time putting this one down. Alex and Henry are complete opposites which make for interesting chapters as you read from their individual perspectives. You love Alex and accordingly deeply dislike Henry.

I wasn't expecting the outcome that this one had and while I've seen some reviews that say this somewhat ruined the ending for them, I felt it brought Alex's story full circle. I really enjoyed the way it finished. I am excited to see what this author comes up with next.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and Blackthorn Book Tours for providing me with a review copy.  All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.