Diamond Cut Reviews

“Diamond Cut is fast-paced and suspenseful, but with humor and heart. You’ll be rooting for Sandy Corrigan with every thrilling turn of the page.”
—Janet Evanovich, #1 NY Times best-selling author of the Stephanie Plum series

Janet Evanovich endorsement of Diamond Cut

“Thumbs up for Diamond Cut! Thomas B. Cavanagh has given us Sandy Corrigan, an engaging, multi-layered, thoughtful PI with a painful past, one you’ll remember long after you’ve read the last page.”
—Tracy Clark, author of the Cass Raines and Det. Harriet Foster series, and winner of the 2020 and 2022 Sue Grafton Memorial Award

“Sandy Corrigan is a great protagonist with a truly checkered past. She uses it to her advantage when she gets sucked into the world she thought she had left behind. Diamond Cut is a thought provoking and compelling crime novel set within the world of human trafficking. I highly recommend it.”
—James O. Born, NY Times best-selling author of Obsessed

“Diamond Cut chronicles one woman’s dangerous adventure into her former life as a call girl to find a missing woman, written with a solid understanding of the unique ebb and flow of Florida life.”
—Lisa Black, NY Times best-selling author of the Locard Institute series

“Fast action, snappy dialogue, and empathy galore add up to a quick read, and with an 11th-hour twist, this book keeps on giving right till the last page. I hope for more from PI Corrigan.”
—Henrietta Verma, firstCLUE Reviews

“Although DIAMOND CUT is a work of fiction, Thomas B. Cavanagh’s brilliant prose focuses on real-life tragedies: human trafficking and contemporary slavery.”
—L. Dean Murphy, Book Reporter

“…a rapid pace thriller to the very end… ‘Diamond Cut’ has well fleshed out characters and tight writing, set in the degrading world of human trafficking, prostitution, and evil pimps, revealing a sinister side of Orlando that few of us ever see. ‘Diamond Cut’ is a beautifully told mystery novel.”
—Gary Roen, Midwest Book Review

“The chilling effects of sex trafficking makes for a thoughtful plot in “Diamond Cut,” as Thomas B. Cavanagh shows how vulnerable people can be trapped with little chance to escape…Cavanagh makes the most of the Central Florida setting…(He) shows the humanity of the women who feel they have no other options, avoiding the luridness. Sandy’s inner resolve to create a new path in her life makes her an intriguing character.”
—Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Diamond Cut is the first book in author Thomas B. Cavanagh’s female private eye mystery series…and it is an absolute dynamite way to begin. The main character is unique, and the plot is so absorbing and exciting I didn’t want to put the book down…The story is told from Sandy’s first-person point of view, and I absolutely loved her ‘voice.’…The author’s storytelling is compelling, and before I knew it, I was halfway through the book without ever taking a break. Unexpected plot twists had me gasping out loud at times. The story’s Orlando, Florida setting is vivid, moody, atmospheric, and light-years away from the Disney tourist mecca. This book was a fantastic reading adventure. I recommend DIAMOND CUT to mystery readers who enjoy strong female protagonists, riveting storylines, and steamy-hot Florida settings.”
—Karen Siddall, Blog Review

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ First I love a good thriller when a man writes from a woman’s perspective. Especially when it is as well executed as Thomas Cavanagh did. There are so many layers to a crime thriller such as this. Cavanagh has blown this out of the water. No plot holes. A fast page turner that is thought provoking while having the reader be empathetic to the situation that Sandy and the other girls are in. I laughed a little. I cringed a little. I worried and cheered Sandy on the entire time.”
—Teresa Brock, @fullybookedinkentucky, Instagram review

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fast paced thriller that had me flying through the pages…The plot has lots of different twists that have you believing one thing to discover it’s something completely different. A pacy crime thriller with non-stop twists and heaps of heart pounding action.”
—Leanne Dagan, @leannebookstagram, Instagram review

“Cavanagh has created a character in Sandy that you cannot help but root for. She is relatable, doesn’t always get it right, or make the right decisions, but by eckers is she a feisty FMC to get behind! … (P)repare yourself for a highy suspenseful, gritty, powerful masterpiece.”
—Ink Reads, @ink.readsalot, Instagram review

5 star review of Diamond Cut from Novels Alive

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Author Thomas B. Cavanagh delivers a captivating story in Diamond Cut. The fast-paced story…oozes with suspense…From the first pages, Sandy’s character shines as she demonstrates a good sense of humor in light of her past. Readers will cheer for her as she takes on a sex trafficking ring and tries to make it out alive. Diamond Cut delivers a multi-layered story involving a former call girl who leverages her experience to seek justice for sex trade workers.”
—Amy Wilson, Novels Alive

“There are some incredibly heartbreaking moments in this book. I actually had tears in my eyes a few times … My heart broke for those women … This book also made me very nervous. I was so tense and anxious for Sandy and what could happen next! … Towards the end, I actually gasped out loud. And just when I thought it was over, it kept going! Definitely did not see the ending coming … Overall, a great read.”
—Kelli Martin, @martinkm_reads, Instagram review

“The protagonist in this was such a strong female character who has been through hell and back and is still fighting. She’s highly likable and compassionate to the point of danger. This is a real page-turner with humor, nerve-wracking suspense and tragedy. The writing was phenomenal…The story was brilliant and the author clearly did his homework. While this was a real-life eye opener, the story still maintained to entertain and give the reader the action and twists and turns we all love. I highly recommend this one to any and all thriller/mystery readers. Four and a half stars.”
—Jamie Galayda, @galaydabookreviews Instagram review

“This book goes deep into the scourge of human trafficking and does so with sensitivity, avoiding the traps that often come along with similar subject matter. Sandy is a strong, resourceful heroine who I enjoyed rooting for. Thomas B. Cavanagh weaves a thrilling and believable tale in DIAMOND CUT. I couldn’t put it down!”
—Eileen Doyle, Blog Review

“…filled with action, danger, and excitement! It was a fast-moving, heart pounding, edge-of-your seat kind of read that makes you want to know what will happen next. I read it practically nonstop in less than 9 hours…A winner!”
—”Bookworm Becky,” @bookwormbecky1969, Instagram review

“…leaves me wanting to hear more about Diamond/Sandy and more of her cases in the future. I highly recommend this book to thriller fans! Country Mama rating:
5 out of 5 hearts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
—Country Mamas With Kids, Blog review

“…I like strong female characters. Sandy definitely falls into that category…”
—Melissa Ammons, Blog review

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