Thanks Readers’ Favorite for the 5-star review:

“—The short stories in this collection shed light on the lives of common people living in the Appalachian Mountains in America. In the Cut is a beautiful collection that explores the human condition in myriad ways. With a varied range of characters, author Michael Lockett highlights the highs and lows of the lives of ordinary citizens who find different ways to overcome their struggles when life takes them by surprise. These stories will resonate with you because they are about people you can relate to. Most of these characters feel like people you may have met in real life. Lockett puts his characters in situations that are out of their comfort zone, and this is what causes their internal conflict. I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. If you love reading short stories, I can't recommend this book highly enough.”—Pikasho Dika, Readers’ Favorite