Mystery/Thriller -- 3 1/2 stars
Nick is a victim of sexual assault. His assailant has been identified. The court case is going forward, but there is a problem with Nick's story. Nick's older brother, Tony, is determined to protect Nick, even if it means taking the law into his own hands. Julia, Tony's wife, is equally determined to protect Tony. This is not going to end well for someone. ----- Nick is a well written, sympathetic character in a story that takes a bold look at same sex rape and its aftermath. Much of the book focuses on a family trying to care for one another without having any real idea of what the other person needs or even how to ask the right questions. Horrifying, sad, and frustrating in equal measure, this is not a story with a pretty ending.
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