Fiction / Drama
Date Published: May 22, 2025
The Perfect Ten is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the
lengths people will go to when pushed to the edge.
When three high school friends witness a disturbing event, they make a pact to
never speak of it again. Twenty-five years later, their high school reunion
reignites not only memories—but a dangerous new alliance. Two of the men
are facing personal crises: one is drowning in debt, the other desperate to
save his wife from a rare cancer. Their third friend, connected to a powerful
mafia family, may hold the key to their salvation—but at what cost?
As the trio ventures into the high-stakes world of counterfeiting, an
unexpected fourth member joins their scheme—a once-forgotten classmate
whose transformation is as stunning as it is surprising.
Spanning the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the glittering heights of
Manhattan’s finance and fashion districts, The Perfect Ten takes readers
on an international journey filled with twists, secrets, and moral gray areas.
With characters you’ll root for and a pace that never lets up, this
smart, fast-moving thriller asks: How far would you go for the people you
love?
doctorate in podiatric medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1967. He went on to
practice podiatry for nearly five decades in Durham, North Carolina. Known by
friends, family, and patients as a natural-born storyteller, John often found
inspiration in the lives of those around him. His deep curiosity and attentive
ear uncovered stories that spanned generations, cultures, and communities.
In retirement, John finally turned to the page, sharing the vivid tales that
have been living in his memory and imagination for years. The Perfect Ten is
his debut novel—a suspenseful blend of crime, loyalty, and the power of
old friends with unfinished business.
