Razorblade Tears

From my husband Will, who loved it: This gritty crime novel shows the many dichotomies a place (and its people) can hold. Appalachian Virginia versus big city Richmond, Black and White, gay and straight, upstanding citizen or lawless criminal. Ike and Buddy Lee aren't friends but they become partners because they share an unfortunate bond–their sons were murdered. In fact the only thing they have in common prior to this tragedy is a strained relationship with a son they couldn't understand—or perhaps chose not to understand. Part vigilante story, part therapy session for the two fathers. This story is illuminating without being preachy.