Hope Rankin-Glover is thrilled to finally escape her mother’s unstable nest. She tries to navigate the dangers of the unprotected world when she finds solace in the arms of Sloan Glover. Little does Hope know, Sloan has an ulterior motive for marrying her. As Hope struggles to balance her married life, a new business, and the care of her deaf fraternal twins, she finds joy in learning American Sign Language to open avenues of communication with her children. Torn by her traumatic past, she must come to grips with the odds of reversing her twins’ deafness which depends on her actions and come with a considerable heart-wrenching truth.
Seven years later, Hope’s world comes crashing down. The FBI’s discoveries shed light on Sloan’s darkest secrets. Engulfed with bitterness from learning that she inherited a rare cure to save her mother’s life, she considers a deadly game of whether to save her dying mother or forsake her by vanishing without a trace with Sloan to evade the FBI.
In a spiral twist of suspense, a hurtful betrayal derails Hope. The devastating reality of survival plagued by deception pressures Hope to contemplate venturing into an underworld scheme with Sloan. Not only is the underworld scheme filled with silent whispers, but secrets are exposed and lives are trapped in despair. The only way out will either bring forth a lifetime of despair or bitter peace at last. Not everyone is destined to survive and their survival depends on Hope’s actions which force her to take drastic measures.
When silent whispers are all Hope has, will that be enough to survive?
Greetings!
Dr. & Atty. Kimberly Morton Cuthrell is an attorney, doctoral-level clinical therapist, suspense author, researcher, and mediator. She has completed MD1 through MD5 in medical school with the future aspiration to combine her legal, medical, and clinical knowledge to provide an array of integrated quality services and write medico-legal books. She also has a quest to create new inroads in suspense novels with behavioral health twists to destigmatize perceptions.
Kimberly is a self-publishing consultant/mentor whereby she paved a landscape as a writing coach, ghostwriter, proofreader, professional editor, and beta reader. She is the founder/managing attorney of her law firm with a focus on state, federal, and international laws, including legal/ethical compliance oversight of research, grants, accreditation, and contracts. She is also the president/chief executive officer at her behavioral health agency where she ensures the highest quality of ethical, legal, and clinical content.
Kimberly’s interest to write evolved from reading books, writing grant and contract proposals for corporations and government sectors that were awarded, writing positions on proposed legislative bills, composing corporate compliance and policy/procedure manuals within provisions of state and federal laws, and developing behavioral health accreditation manuals whereby she secured a corporation’s Three-Year Accreditation three consecutive times.
Kimberly's writing skills advanced as she crafted her dissertation in her doctoral program. Her dissertation was published in an international scholarly journal and was recognized as the 'Most Read' research article within the first month on ResearchGate. In law school, she received the CALI Award for earning the highest grade in her legal writing class. Her writing skills continued to elevate in law school while competing in the Susie M. Sharp Intra-School Moot Court Competition in which she and her law school team member presented legal oral arguments and demonstrated legal advocacy skills, advancing to the octo-finals. Kimberly graduated from law school with pro bono honors. In medical school, her writing flourished when she served as the principal investigator/lead researcher of a research team, won third place in a medical school research competition, and the research was published in an international scholarly journal. She was a research mentor assistant, research II class teaching assistant (TA), and behavioral science class teaching assistant (TA) in medical school. She has guided several medical school students to finalize research projects to compete in research competitions in which some mentees ranked in the top three positions.
Kimberly has authored and co-authored numerous research articles that are published in scholarly journals. She has served as a writing coach and editor to assist students and professionals to publish research. Kimberly's research findings and dissertation content have been cited in several researchers' published articles, resulting in over 500 citations of her research.
In her fiction work, Kimberly draws from thought-provoking imaginary situations, the art of wisdom, and diverse viewpoints. Kimberly, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, writes to intrigue readers’ minds about potential real-life situations and inspire them to advocate for positive change and make meaningful impacts in their communities.
When she is not writing, Kimberly can be found playing her favorite board game, mentoring individuals to pursue their greatest potential, and spending time with her family. She is from North Carolina but has lived in Maryland for several years. She also spent many years residing in Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Saint Vincent Island, and Spain where she became proficient in Spanish before returning to the United States of America. A lifelong learner, she enjoys promoting self-care, confidence, and wisdom in others.
Raw but beautiful, this is a story that will hit you right in the soul. Splinters of my Soul explores the agony of a sexual assault survivor with unflinching honesty. Delving deeply into social issues like police corruption, drug addiction, and marital conflict, this is not a story for the faint of heart, but it is a story that very much needs to be told. Though the story itself is a work of fiction, the events happen to real people in America every single day. You will find yourself crying alongside the characters as they struggle to work their way through their various trials (one worse than the next), but with those tears comes catharsis. The writing here is powerful, and the author pays careful attention to detail with character development. 1000% recommended. Nikki Boccelli-Saltsman
The book “Splinters of my Soul” by Kimberly Morton Cuthrell is about an underprivileged family who lives in a project in North Carolina. Their lives are filled with love for each other but under the rule of a corrupt officer, certain events happen that scar them for life. However, they rise above the challenges life throws them and grow up to be strong pillars of the community they were raised in. The excitement, the drama and the mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are relatable and as you read the book, you can feel their struggles within yourself. It’s a must read for anyone who likes justice to be served and for the good to triumph over the evil. Raazia Messan
Splinters of My Soul is an excellent novel. The storyline and characters draw you in immediately and you can't wait to see what happens next. A definite must read. Danielle Cole, Ebony Circle Book Club
The author, Kimberly Morton Cuthrell, knows how to keep her reader hooked till the very end. Her writing makes one experience what the characters are going through. She knows what she is doing. There isn’t a part which feels irrelevant to the plot. She is a gifted writer and I am thankful that I got to read her work. Mona Rajamanickam
5 out of 5 stars. In The Cloverdale Projects Unspeakable EVIL Wears A Badge. Splinters Of My Soul” is a powerful story of corruption, racism, secrets, retribution, healing, and redemption. The author intricately weaves the fabric of the plot by following three of the main characters from the present to the past to the present again. We follow Tiffany and Tony who fought their way out of an environment of abject poverty, drugs and crime in the Cloverdale projects to success as a gynecologist (Tiffany) and orthodontist (Tony). The problem is, that they both carry with them horrendous secrets that continue to affect their lives and drive their actions in the present. The status quo dramatically takes a turn, when Tiffany treats a young girl who has been brutally raped, and irreparably damaged both physically and mentally–for life. She is the 6th young rape victim in the Cloverdale projects and the corrupt law enforcement team ignores and sweeps the crimes out of sight. Tiffany has finally had enough. She is at a breaking point. The third person in the equation is Sergeant Smith, a serial rapist, criminal and murderer, targeting the poor and vulnerable. When the story opens, he is planning the murder of his wife so he can claim a $500,000 insurance policy for his retirement. He is also planning to once again attack Tiffany. Can Tiffany stop Sergeant Smith? Will Tiffany and Tony reveal their secrets to each other? The answer is YES … but the HOW is why you MUST read this book. The answers will literally have you perching on the edge of your seat, reading as fast as you can. Try NOT to hold your breath! “Splinters Of My Soul” is a definite WINNER. Vision Quest
What happens when the person who vowed to protect a community is its biggest problem? A dirty cop and siblings with secrets too painful to reveal converge in SPLINTERS OF MY SOUL, a riveting tale of good and evil, wrought with themes of redemption and retribution. Tiffany (a gynecologist) and Tony (a dentist), are a brother and sister who beat the odds by rising above their humble childhood in the projects known as Cloverdale. They moved to Cloverdale because of their mother’s difficulty making ends meet after the death of their father. While they lived in poverty, familial love was never in short supply and the siblings were well grounded and supportive of one another. Now adults, they have all the trappings that go along with a successful professional life, but still are committed to helping other residents of the Cloverdale community through volunteer work and by providing free services. Sergeant Smith, the officer assigned to protect and serve the community, is nothing short of a scoundrel. He terrorizes residents for years and unfortunately even Tony and Tiffany are touched by his evil deeds. In addition, he has a strained relationship with his wife and a non-existent one with his children. When the story begins, Tony is attending Sergeant Smith’s funeral. But how did he end up dead? And what does that have to do with Tony and Tiffany? Before these questions are answered, the author takes us on a journey through past and present, teaching us along the way about the events that shaped the lives of the central characters. Kimberly Morton Cuthrell has done an expert job weaving a tale that is both entertaining and emotional. She has taken the prototypical “bad cop” a step further and crafted a tale that shows the impact one evil man’s deeds can have on an entire community. She adds a touch of intrigue that is sure to have readers anxiously flipping pages in hopes of discovering how the various events will pan out. She fluidly alternates through time with the deft of a seasoned writer, and by doing so helps readers understand how events of the past influenced each of the character’s present behaviors. In an age where it seems as if new authors are a dime a dozen, Cuthrell shines. Stacey Seay of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
