Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite

Tom accepted the job as substitute guidance counselor at a private school where there was a high rate of suicides. The former counselor had a “red” file of troubled teens who shared in the Suicide Club. Most of the students seemed comfortable talking to Tom, and he began to learn more and more about them. Seth was one of the red file students who was involved in the Suicide Club. Tom suspected Seth of being one of the leaders. Karla was also a red file student. She was a drug addict willing to sell her body for a high. The principal cared little about the students. She was more concerned with the reputation of the school. Karla’s father, Ron, was more concerned about making sure her mother paid her fair share than he did about his daughter. Linda, Karla’s mother, was on the prowl for men, booze, and money; she cared little for her daughter. With parents and school officials like this, no wonder the students were suicidal.

Suicide Seth left me shaken. The students were so troubled. This tale had several secondary plots. Turcotte successfully weaved them all together to create a story that will stay with the reader long after he closes the book. The cover fit well with the plot; it hints at what lies inside. The plot flows smoothly from beginning to end. The characters need a little more dimension, and yet, they were developed enough that I cared.

I’ve read several books by author Gary Turcotte. He has a unique way of looking at things and presenting them to readers. As I’ve followed Turcotte’s career I’ve seen his writing mature greatly. You’ve come along way, Gary!