The Winner

In Teddy Wayne's gripping literary thriller, Cutters Neck, Conor O'Toole escapes his cramped Yonkers life for a summer in a luxurious Cape Cod gated community, trading tennis lessons for free lodging. As he juggles a steamy affair with a wealthy divorcée and develops feelings for a free-spirited girl on the beach, Conor's summer takes unexpected turns that challenge his moral compass. This dark, explosive tale offers a sharp critique of the elite and keeps readers on the edge of their seats until its shocking conclusion.