CLEAR-CUTS

<p>A father's legend . . .</p><p></p><p>A family's ancestral lore . . .</p><p></p><p>And two brothers will all collide. </p><p></p><p></p><p>From the author of <em>False Neutral </em>comes <em>Clear-Cuts</em> a raw visceral unflinching tale about the ties that bind coming unbound. Set in the rough-hewn woods of northern Maine <em>Clear-Cuts</em> 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 <em>Clear-Cuts</em> is a dynamic immersive reading experience for plot-centric devotees and character-driven fiction fans alike. </p><p></p><p><strong>2026 Third Place - Family / Siblings / Parents Fiction - Outstanding Creator Awards - Spring  </strong></p><p><strong>2026 Third Place - Psychological Fiction - Outstanding Creator Awards - Spring </strong></p><p><strong>2024 Distinguished Favorite - General Fiction -  Independent Press Award</strong></p><p><strong>2024 Distinguished Favorite - General Fiction - NYC Big Book Award </strong></p><p><strong>2023 Finalist - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards U.K.</strong></p><p></p>