On Riverton Road

By: Jesse Elison

Narrated by: Andrew Eiden

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

On Riverton Road is a vivid depiction of a modern-day bull riding champion. Over a three-day period, beginning at a bull riding event in Blackfoot, Idaho, just a scenic drive from Yellowstone National Park, and ending at a rodeo in Prescott, Arizona, Dean Stamper makes a comeback to ride the greatest bucking bull of all time in an epic showdown. Before he faces the Great Bushwacker, he is forced to face his past, including the overwhelming guilt from his brother’s death and his mother’s abrupt abandonment. Like most cowboys unafraid to die, Dean lives each day as if it is his last. His journey back to the arena is filled with religious notions and cowboy wisdom fueled by the indelible connection between genuine human experiences and life’s beauty and pain. 

On Riverton Road is an engulfing listen that showcases how one’s life experiences are perceived differently by those who witness them, and how having an experience and creating one can bear different realities. Dean’s passion for what he was made to do make this a western tale you will want to witness first-hand.

©2020 Jesse Elison (P)2023 Jesse Elison

A captivating modern Western with a slow burn

On Riverton Road is the first literary novel and second book from new, rising author Jesse Elison. Just recently released in audiobook format, the story follows Dean Stamper, an old bull riding champion who returns from his retirement in order to ride the greatest bucking bull ever.

On Riverton Road is clearly inspired by events in the author’s life, as he grew up is a rodeo family an followed his older bull riding brothers around small towns throughout the Western United States. Thus, I especially appreciated the authenticity of this adventure.

Written with care and talent, On Riverton Road is a slow burn that offers the listener an inside look into a way of life that the most of us know almost close to nothing about. The plot is driven by a relatable character that is just like us, flawed and human. I appreciated the vivid memories that are popping to life in the reader’s mind.

The audiobook version of On Riverton Road is expertly narrated by award-winning voice actor Andrew Eiden. He reads in a relaxed and soothing cadence, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of this modern western, while at the same time managing to create a high level of immersion for those listening to the audio production.

Andrew Eiden‘s performance makes this already interesting modern western an even more captivating narrative experience. If you have 9 free hours on your hand, don’t hesitate to give On Riverton Road a try.

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Great Read!

So many great moments. I was constantly entranced with the question, what's next? Mr. Jesse Elison has done an amazing job covering some in depth questions and answers while painting a wonderful picture with his narrative.
I would highly suggest! 10/10 will listen again.