Say the Word

In Charles M. DuPuy's second mystery novel, readers will visit the shores of Maine and discover the ins and outs of a physician assistant's experiences at a substance abuse treatment facility.



"Say the Word is a compelling insight into the world of substance abuse treatment facilities. The authenticity of the characters showcases the intricate complexities of the relationship between sexual trauma and drug and alcohol abuse. A great read for anyone impacted by chemical dependence!"

--Caitlin Segriff, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist



Physician assistant Jim Booker asks a Mafia don to help, but does it end up making matters worse for him, especially when a police detective shows up asking questions?

When physician assistant Jim Booker "saves" the life of a Mafia don's son, the young man's father makes him a solemn promise. Jim remembers it when he runs into an intolerable situation at Serenity, a substance abuse treatment facility in Maine.

The resulting consequences of the don's actions threaten to land Jim in prison for the rest of his life. He struggles to come up with something, anything that will clear his name. He is helped along the way by Brianna, a counselor who works with Jim at Serenity. They join forces to try to solve the mystery and get the tenacious state police detective off their backs, but they'll face numerous obstacles along the way as Jim tries to prove his innocence.