Gone to See the River Man

By: Kristopher Triana

Narrated by: Dani George

Super fans. Groupies. Stalkers.

These people will give anything for the idols they worship, be they rock stars, actors or authors. Or even serial killers.

Lori is just such a fanatic. Her obsession is with Edmund Cox, a man of sadistic cruelty who butchered more than 20 women. She’s gone so far as to forge a relationship with him, visiting him in prison and sending him letters on a regular basis. She will do anything to get close to him, so when he gives her a task, she eagerly accepts it.

She has no idea of the horror that awaits her.

Edmund tells her she must go to his cabin in the woods of Killen and retrieve a key to deliver to a mysterious figure known only as The River Man.

In her quest, she brings along her handicapped sister, and they journey through the deep, dark valley, beginning their trip upriver. The trip quickly becomes a surreal nightmare, one that digs up Lori’s personal demons, the ones she feels bonds her to Edmund. The river runs with flesh, the cabin is a vault of horrors, and ghostly blues music echoes through the mountains. Soon they will learn that The River Man is not quite fact or folklore, and definitely not human - at least, not anymore. And the key is just the beginning of what is required of Lori to prove she’s worthy of a madman’s love.

©2020 Kristopher Triana (P)2020 Kristopher Triana

10/10

The author does such a great job of creating the false narrative of who Lori is and what she represents. The book makes you love her, and slowly your descent into her psyche and her back story makes you despise who she is, yet some thoughts, are relatable. Nice quick read!

Ho-Hum.

I was really excited about this book, and honestly, the story is solid. Where this takes a turn is the narration.
Really poor attempts at slang/accents that are borderline offensive, and mispronunciations all over the place. It really took me out of the story.

If you’re looking for a book with tough subject matter and a fair amount of gore, this is a good starting point. If you care about the details, like the narration and the pacing, this one might be one to skip for now.

Very good story.

I couldn't stop listening. The story and ending was great. Became a huge fan of the narrator after this listen.

View Changer

If you’re into the darker corners of the horror genre then this one is definitely for you! The voice actors performance was spectacular! The book itself will leave you extremely unnerved, but still glued to it. Definitely not a book I’d recommend for everyone, due to the extremely violent, and taboo nature of the story. But if you’re looking for one to stick with you for awhile, and can handle some hard hitting topics, then this one is a must read!

Dark and twisted

This story never got boring. A little grotesque. Dani George is an incredible narrator. Can’t wait to read more by Kristopher Triana.