THE RIVER WE REMEMBER

CJ Wilson brings compelling, troubled characters to life while narrating this stand-alone murder mystery set in mid-century Minnesota. His voice embodies a folksiness that belies the audiobook's dark undertone. Sheriff Brody Dern is assigned to investigate the death of Jimmy Quinn, a wealthy figure loathed by many. The community demands swift justice for the suspected perpetrator, a Native American WWII veteran with a Japanese wife. As Dern struggles to maintain the integrity of the investigation, the ensuing fallout awakens deep and painful riffs. Listeners will find themselves placed inside a small town whose secrets and insights are found in its auto repair garages and coffee shops. Wilson's performance demonstrates his skill at capturing the feel of this time and place. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2023]