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From the author of False Neutral comes Clear-Cuts, a raw, visceral, unflinching tale about the ties that bind coming unbound. Set in the rough-hewn woods of northern Maine, Clear-Cuts is a tense, fast-paced New England narrative related in Mr. Narins' trademark compact time signature. Piercing and resolute in tone, relentless and unwavering in storytelling, Clear-Cuts is a dynamic, immersive reading experience for plot-centric devotees and character-driven fiction fans alike.

This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: CLEAR-CUTS
Author: JOSHUA S. NARINS

Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 3/5

Of the 15 readers:
13 would read another book by this author.
8 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
13 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author's strongest skill was 'plotting a story'.
Of all the readers, 8 felt the author's strongest skill was 'developing the characters'.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author's strongest skill was 'writing style'.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
13 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.

Readers' Comments
“Enjoyed this character-led drama. Admittedly, the writing style is very simple, but it results in excellent pacing. Plenty of drama, the setting is cool, and there's never a dull moment.” Male reader, aged 55
“A family drama focusing on two brothers. Lots of rivalry, snappy speech and plenty of twists to keep readers turning the page. The author is a strong writer who is good at plotting, but excels in character development.” Female reader, aged 65
“If you enjoy sharp dialogue, angst, and characters which simply jump off the page, this novel is for you. I got into it from the first chapter. I personally think False Neutral (another of the author's novels) is stronger, but I still enjoyed this tightly written drama.” Male reader, aged 43

To Sum It Up:
'A compelling, family drama filled with memorable characters. A FINALIST and highly recommended!' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards