A WOLF IN OUR MIDST

by Chris Motes, Judy Bullard (Illustrator), Sigrid Macdonald (Editor)

A WOLF IN OUR MIDSTMine is a cautionary tale. A warning of what can happen when we close our eyes and ignore what is happening around us. As for answers, I have only some, as much of the story still remains a mystery to me. Perhaps when the trials begin, it will all become clear.My story will shock and disturb you. If you are wanting to curl up with a cozy mystery or a sweet romance, perhaps you should look elsewhere. But if you decide to turn that first page, then be prepared, it is an unsettling tale.Yes, I made mistakes, but they were of the type we all can make. I do not believe I committed any crimes. I loved my wife and my son, and I did my best to provide for them. After Jenny and I separated, I committed adultery, and I am ashamed. There were times when I remained quiet when I should have spoken up. But perhaps my biggest failing was that I was too often taking the easy route to get from here to there.My name is Jack Parr. I was a lawyer; Danny was my most important client. He was my friend too — perhaps my only friend. My wife worshipped him after he tried to save her dad's life. He was part of the family.And then they discovered the body — that poor woman mutilated beyond recognition — and our whole world unravelled.I am not a believer, but sometimes, in the darkest part of my night, I beg him to tell me why he did this to me. “Dear God,” I want to scream. “What did I do to deserve this?” But so far, I have received no reply and know that I never will.And sometimes, my thoughts have turned to suicide — the ultimate salve for the untreatable wound — but I am neither that cowardly nor that brave. Instead, I will tell my story and others can be my judge.In A Wolf in Our Midst, Jack Parr tells his story. A complex tale, addressing such issues as trust and betrayal, bereavement, misogyny, and the outer limits of friendship and loyalty. A modern-day tragedy for adults, it takes place in the ever-beautiful, Pacific Northwest.

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 9, 2021

Reviews

[Mrs.J.C.Mooney · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you want a Feel Good Factor. Don't buy this book.

Nothing good to report about this book. Depressing from beginning to end. I don't think there is one likeable character in the whole book. Read it at your peril.

[Carol L Griswold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written. Held my attention all the way through.

Chris wrote this story so well that it could be his own life. Did I love it? No! As he stated, it's a warning. And the story will stay in my head a long time.