So Cold the River: Booktrack Edition

By: Michael Koryta

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

So Cold the River: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *
It started with a documentary. The beautiful Alyssa Bradford approaches Eric Shaw to unearth the life story of her father-in-law, Campbell Bradford, a 95-year-old billionaire whose childhood is wrapped in mystery. Eric grabs the job, even though the only clues to Bradford's past are his hometown and an antique water bottle he's kept his entire life.

In Bradford's hometown, Eric discovers an extraordinary past--a glorious domed hotel where movie stars, presidents, athletes, and mobsters once intermingled. Long derelict, the hotel has just been restored to its former grandeur.

But something else has been restored too--a long-forgotten evil that will stop at nothing to settle a decades-old score. And with every move, Eric inches closer to the center of the building storm.
*Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.

Edge of your seat exciting!

I am from Southern Indiana, just a few miles south of French Lick so I really enjoyed the way the story was based on the famous hotels. It's an intriguing and well written plot. I highly recommend this book.

Wow

Great and exciting book! I can’t wait for the movie! I am heading to French Lick and the hotel at the end of this month!

Nice Story

I enjoyed this story. I appreciate characters that function as relatively normal people. Many authors feel the need for a character to have some special gift. Though this story drifts on the edge of the supernatural it doesn't define them.
The music and background sound was occasionally distracting but seemed to work. I wouldn't want it again.

This Booktrack edition not for me

For me, this production of Koryta's book distracts from the writing and narration rather than enhancing it. Sometimes you just don't know about the booktrack edition before ordering. The music and screeching sound effects (think trains, planes and automobiles) throughout the 9 chapters I listened to didn't work. One chapter was filled with crickets chirping! Additionally, the dialogue is less than I expect from this author.
I'm returning the book because I can't get into the story. Koryta always tells a great one but I have to go Kindle on this one.

Great storytelling, voice acting, and soundtrack!

I absolutely love the voice acting and soundtrack on this title! Really adds a new element of immersion to the already great story of Michael Koryta. 10/10 would purchase another Booktrack title again! :D