Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/ Minotaur Books for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions. To survive, the group will have to revisit the nightmares of their childhoods and confront their shared past—a past that holds the secret to why someone wants them dead. Tonight, after the show, you all have a choice to make,” Tom says. He spins around and fixes his gaze on Donnie. “It’s him or me.” They haven't seen one another since – until now, twenty-five years later, when they are reunited for a single, inescapable reason: someone is trying to kill them.

What Have We Done is both an edge-of-your-seat thriller and a gut-wrenching coming-of-age story. And it cements Alex Finlay as one of the new leading voices in thrillers today. For me, this book now ranks in my canon of seminal works about the combat experience, and the experience of veteran homecoming. I consider this to rank with Odysseus in America, War and the Soul, and Stoic Warriors. Building on his Pulitzer-prize winning series about moral injury, this book is the most comprehensive and profound exploration of the 21st century recognition of an ancient phenomenon. Thank goodness that David Wood, a long time combat correspondent, based on a career of seeing soldiers in combat, recognized the phenomenon in our post 9/11 veterans. I saw David speak at UConn, and speaking to him afterwards, we realized that he was embedded with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit when I was with them in 1993-1994. He gets it, truly. This is a compelling read elegantly written and presented with great compassion. This type of moral wound is increasingly considered distinct from conventional PTSD diagnosis, which is more closely associated with the biological, psychological and social after effects of exposure to fear and danger. A tasty, if not always tasteful, tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy. Nico, Donnie, Ben, Art and Jenna ( four guys and a girl just like loser team) decide to fight against the monster and….I received a complimentary copy of this book from Minotaur Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I read this book in two days! It’s very suspenseful and reads fast. It does have some violence but it’s not too descriptive.

Instead, of mystery/suspense weMost recently, in the past year and 1/2, my recovery has taken a decidedly spiritual turn. I have found a faith community that helps. I see in What Have We Done? the questions and themes of dealing with the moral component of war, and recovering from moral injury. I know I have used this exact phrase in talking about my combat experiences. This is an area where conventional modalities of healing and reintegration fail many veterans, leaving them to try to figure it out on their own. Some do; many don't. Overall: pacing and progression of the story kept my attention intact! I liked the main mystery and I enjoyed how the author successfully wrapped things up!

Good morning,” Jenna says with exaggerated cheeriness that would give even Simon a run for his money. It turns out, the catalyst for these events was the murder of their friend, Benny, who had grown up to become a well-known lawyer and federal judge in D.C.

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A fast-paced and edge of the seat thriller with a killer on the loose trying to eliminate the main characters. Five teenagers have a connection to the the Savior House, a home for orphans. The house was closed because of an abusive environment and due to several kids disappearing. Despite their sad circumstance of upbringing, they each became prominent citizens to some extent although the past haunts them because of their ugly secret they carried.

He adds that each of us might have experienced a twinge of moral regret and sometimes deeper and lasting moral injury. Three of them survive and they realize somebody is after them! Somebody is out there to avenge! But who? Why! What Have We Done is both an edge-of-your seat thriller and a gut-wrenching coming-of-age story. And it cements Alex Finlay as one of the new leading voices in thrillers today. Many thanks to NetGalley, St.Martin's Press/Minotaur, and Alex Finlay for an ARC of this book! Now available as of 3.7!!**Unsurprisingly, through the hardship, they bonded. They were best friends. Their bond took on an even more ominous tone, however, after a particularly traumatic incident occurred in which they all played a part.