Book Review: "First Cut" By Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell

"Always go with your first impression." "The body never lies."

The dark net comes to light in this fabulous new thriller!

The content is clinically driven right from Dr. Jessie's morgue as she becomes enamored in catching a killer.

She's the new medical examiner whose been tasked with an opiod overdose that winds up opening the flood gates to a host of deaths.

Could these deaths all be connected?

The plot thickens beautifully so don't be quick to judge as you'll miss the M.O.'s and the clues to each individual case which comes together nicely.

There's a word for the "big boy's in action" and this gives that statement a whole new meaning with drug smuggling, body packers, death disguised as accidents, and plenty of dirty cash for each participant(s).

I guess my question is how can one lose a 'fetus?'

It seems several of the women were pregnant so there may be more to this story as the fathers need come forward. STAT!

Don't forget the 'silver bullet' is key but what if the bullet is a number twenty two scalpel?

OH SNAP!!!

Ok, stay calm--Follow protocol-stay focused-specimens can and often do get lost!
So many different cases are in the mix with Rebecca/Emilio having some similarities in death but the question remains- Could her death be a blessing in disguise to her enemies?

Speaking of 'mix' what's up with our main guy Mike as his 'mixture' is sure to turn up plenty of questions...

One thing I noticed outside of this novel is the critical nature of this opiod/fentanyl crisis we now face and the duties of these doctors to be held accountable.

Once they have them addicted they then try to counter with opposing drugs to ween them off what they were initially prescribing.

It's a vicious cycle as profits are bottom line.

Judy Melinek and her husband TJ Mitchell are clearly well versed and knowledgeable of the trade and it was a pleasure to read this suspenseful thriller!

Thank you to Harlequin for this Winter 2020 blog tour experience which was astounding. Thank you to Judy and TJ for their patience having downloaded this ARC in October.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hanover Square for the ARC in exchange for this honest review.
Please get a copy and enjoy this amazing one of a kind mystery!