Splinters of My Soul

By Kimberly Morton Cuthrell

Kimberly Morton Cuthrell's novel is a gripping tale of a gruesome murder, a doctor who stands accused, and her brother's fight for the truth. How deep is the bond of siblings when one's career and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1736766503
• ISBN13: 9781736766507
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Serenity Legacy Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

(RAW Rating: 4.5) - Horrors Past and Present

What happens when the person who vowed to protect a community is its biggest problem? A dirty cop and siblings with secrets too painful to reveal converge in SPLINTERS OF MY SOUL, a riveting tale of good and evil, wrought with themes of redemption and retribution. Tiffany (a gynecologist) and Tony (a dentist), are a brother and sister who beat the odds by rising above their humble childhood in the projects known as Cloverdale. They moved to Cloverdale because of their mother's difficulty making ends meet after the death of their father. While they lived in poverty, familial love was never in short supply and the siblings were well grounded and supportive of one another. Now adults, they have all the trappings that go along with a successful professional life, but still are committed to helping other residents of the Cloverdale community through volunteer work and by providing free services. Sergeant Smith, the officer assigned to protect and serve the community, is nothing short of a scoundrel. He terrorizes residents for years and unfortunately even Tony and Tiffany are touched by his evil deeds. In addition, he has a strained relationship with his wife and a non-existent one with his children. When the story begins, Tony is attending Sergeant Smith's funeral. But how did he end up dead? And what does that have to do with Tony and Tiffany? Before these questions are answered, the author takes us on a journey through past and present, teaching us along the way about the events that shaped the lives of the central characters. Kimberly Morton Cuthrell has done an expert job weaving a tale that is both entertaining and emotional. She has taken the prototypical "bad cop" a step further and crafted a tale that shows the impact one evil man's deeds can have on an entire community. She adds a touch of intrigue that is sure to have readers anxiously flipping pages in hopes of discovering how the various events will pan out. She fluidly alternates through time with the deft of a seasoned writer, and by doing so helps readers understand how events of the past influenced each of the character's present behaviors. In an age where it seems as if new authors are a dime a dozen, Cuthrell shines. Reviewed by Stacey Seay of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers