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Discrepancy
Discrepancy is a hyper-intense crime thriller about a guy who is willing to do anything to save his mother.
Curt Banks gets robbed at gunpoint by masked men. They beat him and take him for everthing he's got. His face hurts, but he's more worried about what his boss will think.
Gary Pitman does not think. He sends his goons to abduct and hold Curt's mom for collateral. Of course, they send for Curt so he can see her tied up and trembling. They give him a deadline to come up with all the one week.
Omerta is the code of silence he worships. He can't call the cops. He has to be true to the game, but will the game be true to him?
Corrupt and motivated cops help to make Curt Banks' life even more complicated. When he gets boxed in with nowhere to turn, he relies on his shady friends who call him "brother."
Discrepancy is a tragic story that unfolds the consequences of trusting all the wrong people in life.
Campanella's words will jerk you forward with a rush of emotion, and he never lets off.
Curt Banks gets robbed at gunpoint by masked men. They beat him and take him for everthing he's got. His face hurts, but he's more worried about what his boss will think.
Gary Pitman does not think. He sends his goons to abduct and hold Curt's mom for collateral. Of course, they send for Curt so he can see her tied up and trembling. They give him a deadline to come up with all the one week.
Omerta is the code of silence he worships. He can't call the cops. He has to be true to the game, but will the game be true to him?
Corrupt and motivated cops help to make Curt Banks' life even more complicated. When he gets boxed in with nowhere to turn, he relies on his shady friends who call him "brother."
Discrepancy is a tragic story that unfolds the consequences of trusting all the wrong people in life.
Campanella's words will jerk you forward with a rush of emotion, and he never lets off.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2025
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December 5, 2025
“Characters That Live Off the Page”
The characters in this story felt so real that I kept forgetting I was reading fiction. Their fears, flaws, and decisions were written with such accuracy that it almost felt intrusive — like I was watching real people make life-altering choices. Every interaction carried weight, and every moment felt earned.
Additional Note:
What really impressed me was how the author didn’t rely on stereotypes or convenient shortcuts. Each character had layers, contradictions, and believable motivations. Their emotions weren’t exaggerated; they were subtle, human, and relatable. That’s what made the conflicts hit harder — because they felt like situations anyone could find themselves in. It takes a rare kind of storytelling talent to make readers care this deeply.
The characters in this story felt so real that I kept forgetting I was reading fiction. Their fears, flaws, and decisions were written with such accuracy that it almost felt intrusive — like I was watching real people make life-altering choices. Every interaction carried weight, and every moment felt earned.
Additional Note:
What really impressed me was how the author didn’t rely on stereotypes or convenient shortcuts. Each character had layers, contradictions, and believable motivations. Their emotions weren’t exaggerated; they were subtle, human, and relatable. That’s what made the conflicts hit harder — because they felt like situations anyone could find themselves in. It takes a rare kind of storytelling talent to make readers care this deeply.
December 5, 2025
“A Story That Doesn’t Let Go”
Every chapter grabbed me harder than the last. The emotions felt real, the choices painful, and the writing absolutely magnetic. I couldn’t put it down. The author builds tension so naturally that you don’t even notice the hours passing you’re just lost in the world he created.
Additional Note:
What made this so powerful for me is how human everything felt. The characters didn’t act like fictional creations; they acted like real people making real, messy decisions. I found myself arguing with them, rooting for them, and sometimes wanting to shake them. That’s rare. This book doesn’t try to impress it just tells the truth, and that honesty makes it unforgettable.
Every chapter grabbed me harder than the last. The emotions felt real, the choices painful, and the writing absolutely magnetic. I couldn’t put it down. The author builds tension so naturally that you don’t even notice the hours passing you’re just lost in the world he created.
Additional Note:
What made this so powerful for me is how human everything felt. The characters didn’t act like fictional creations; they acted like real people making real, messy decisions. I found myself arguing with them, rooting for them, and sometimes wanting to shake them. That’s rare. This book doesn’t try to impress it just tells the truth, and that honesty makes it unforgettable.
December 11, 2025
Wow
This is a slow burn for sure. The character depth and development is amazing. I lived seeing the changes within Curt. The crime and action went straight to my heart as a true crime junkie!!
This is a slow burn for sure. The character depth and development is amazing. I lived seeing the changes within Curt. The crime and action went straight to my heart as a true crime junkie!!
December 10, 2025
Definitely enjoyed
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