Life is a journey replete with unexpected twists and turns, often surprising us with both challenges and opportunities we never anticipated. When we choose to escape difficult situations, believing that distance or avoidance can erase our problems, we postpone the inevitable or miss opportunities for growth. Sometimes, the unresolved issues linger, waiting for the moment when we are forced to confront them.
Life brings us full circle, whether it’s a past mistake, a strained relationship, or a personal fear. Facing these challenges head-on, though daunting, ultimately leads to growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Carlotti by David Dalrymple dives into the turbulent life of Dr. Nick Carlotti, an exceptionally gifted plastic surgeon who refused to follow in his father’s ruthless footsteps. For eighteen years, he kept his distance from his family’s dark legacy, carving out a name for himself in the medical world. But when his mother dies in a suspicious car crash, Nick has no choice but to confront the truth.
Life Away from the Crime
Nick’s upbringing was anything but ordinary. Raised in his mobster father’s mansion, he learned early on that loyalty and silence were the family’s currency. His father’s empire was built on fear and brutality, and Nick was expected to inherit the throne. But unlike his father, Nick’s talents lay in healing, not harming. He channeled his defiance into becoming a top-tier plastic surgeon, transforming lives with his skillful hands.
The Homecoming
The news of his mother’s death shatters Nick’s carefully constructed world. The official report labels it an accident, but Nick’s gut tells him otherwise. Driven by grief and a burning desire for justice, he is pulled back into the dangerous web he had spent his life avoiding. As Nick digs deeper, he uncovers secrets that make him question everything he thought he knew about his family and himself.
A Reluctant Hero
Nick’s journey is not just one of vengeance but of redemption. As he navigates the treacherous waters of mob politics and personal vendettas, he discovers a strength he never knew he had. The once self-centered surgeon is forced to put others before himself. In the process, he learns that redemption is not just about escaping one’s past but about facing it head-on and making amends.
In David Dalrymple’s Carlotti, the tension grips you from the first page as Dalrymple crafts a world where the boundaries between love and betrayal blur. Nick’s life is upended as he is compelled to uncover the mystery surrounding his estranged family and face the unsettling possibility that his father might be responsible for his mother’s untimely death. Can he uncover his mother’s killer, or will the secrets drag him further into chaos and despair? Visit the author’s website to learn more. Grab your copy today from Amazon.