This document contains reviews from various publications praising M.K. Gilroy's debut thriller novel "Cuts Like A Knife". The reviews describe the novel as an intense, suspenseful thriller with subtle faith elements. They praise the believable characters and steady pacing that keeps readers engaged until the exciting ending. The debut is called unique and engaging with surprisingly humorous moments amid the fast-paced thriller storyline. Reviewers recommend the novel for fans of mystery and suspense.

1. IN
PRAISE
OF
CUTS LIKE A KNIFE

2. "An
intense,
eerie,
funny,
and
suspenseful
thriller
with
a
very
subtle
faith
thread
that
enriches
rather
than
suffocates
the
story.
M.K.
Gilroy's
debut
is
a
sure-­‐
fire
winner.”
USA
TODAY

3. "A
thriller
that
blends
all
the
elements
of
the
genre:
evil
criminal,
dedicated
cop,
and
exciKng
ending.
Readers
can't
help
enjoying
this
new
voice.”
PUBLISHERS
WEEKLY

4. "In
this
debut,
Gilroy
introduces
a
wiUy,
endearing
cast
of
characters.
The
suspense
is
taut
and
moves
forward
at
a
steady
pace
to
keep
the
reader
firmly
invested
in
the
ulKmate
outcome
of
the
story.”
RT
BOOK
REVIEWS
(Romance
Times)

5. "CUTS
LIKE
A
KNIFE
was
gripping
from
the
very
beginning
...
DetecKve
Kristen
Conner
is
such
a
wonderfully
mulK-­‐dimensional
character.
This
was
an
amazing
read
by
a
debut
novelist.
I
hope
there
will
be
a
follow-­‐up.”
FRESH
FICTION

6. "I
loved
this
book!
Mark
Gilroy
is
an
author
to
watch.
He's
wriUen
believably
and
honestly
about
a
serial
killer
without
dragging
readers
through
every
horrible
cut
of
the
knife.
Crime
scenes
are
described,
yet
leave
enough
to
our
imaginaKon.
Highly
recommended.”
FAMILY
FICTION
(C.J.
Darlington)

7. "An
exciKng
police
procedural
...
fast-­‐paced,
readers
will
enjoy
kick
buU
Kristen
as
she
tries
to
balance
her
loving
family
life
with
her
deadly
occupaKon
...
the
first
Connor
mystery
is
an
engaging
tale.”
THE
MYSTERY
GAZETTE
(Harriet
Klausner)

8. ”A,er
reading
CUTS
LIKE
A
KNIFE,
I
was
shocked
to
learn
it
was
a
debut
nove.
Gilroy’s
wriIng
feels
effortless,
as
if
he
had
been
doing
this
for
decades.
I
enjoyed
every
minute
of
this
intense
roller
coaster
ride,
even
the
parts
that
scared
the
*blip*
out
of
me.”
POPCORN
READS

9. "Gilroy's
debut
novel,
Cuts
Like
A
Knife,
is
a
unique
and
engaging
read,
surprisingly
humorous
for
a
fast
paced
thriller
which
includes
a
brash
female
detecKve
and
a
vicious
serial
killer.
Mark's
dry
wit
is
fabulous,
easing
the
tension
from
the
intense
scenes
as
the
killer's
handiwork
is
discovered.”
RELZ
REVIEWZ

10. "I
enjoyed
the
author’s
wriKng
style.
The
twists
and
turns
kept
me
involved
in
the
plot.
The
wriKng
was
descripKve
but
also
moved
quickly
and
was
not
too
graphic.
The
ending
was
saKsfying
and
yet
lec
me
wondering
more
about
Kristen
and
her
family.
If
readers
enjoy
mystery
and
suspense
this
should
definitely
be
on
their
reading
list.”
BOOKBAZINGA

11. "Cuts
Like
A
Knife
is
an
awesome
debut
novel.
I
cannot
wait
to
read
more
by
M.K.
Gilroy!
Definitely
a
new
author
on
my
must
read
list!”
FOR
THE
LOVE
OF
BOOKS