As the Crow Reads: M-Theory
May 23, 2021
Murder mystery meets romance meets thriller in a new novel out this year by Corvallis-based author Tiffany Cates.
M-Theory is at once puzzling and simple, disturbing and lovely, a true work of literary genius. As someone who normally doesn’t love stories with a fear factor, I found
M-Theory both entertaining and thought-provoking as it grappled with the definitions of love, relationship, crime and intent.
M-Theory is made up of several story lines, all converging around a young artist named Emily Monroe and her complicated relationship with high school teacher Donovan James. Both with complicated pasts, the unlikely pair depart on a twisting and dangerous path that eventually leads to consequences much bigger than themselves, involving a detective, a pedophilia ring, and the church. When all goes up in flames, only the strong and the smart are left standing.