The River We Remember

A Novel

De: William Kent Krueger

Narrado por: CJ Wilson

AN EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE

In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by a shocking murder, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances in this dazzling novel, an instant New York Times bestseller and “a work of art” (The Denver Post).

On Memorial Day in Jewel, Minnesota, the body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgun blast. The investigation falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero who still carries the physical and emotional scars from his military service. Even before Dern has the results of the autopsy, vicious rumors begin to circulate that the killer must be Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran who has recently returned to Jewel with a Japanese wife. As suspicions and accusations mount and the town teeters on the edge of more violence, Dern struggles not only to find the truth of Quinn’s murder but also put to rest the demons from his own past.

Caught up in the torrent of anger that sweeps through Jewel are a war widow and her adolescent son, the intrepid publisher of the local newspaper, an aging deputy, and a crusading female lawyer, all of whom struggle with their own tragic histories and harbor secrets that Quinn’s death threatens to expose.

Both a complex, spellbinding mystery and a masterful portrait of mid-century American life that is “a novel to cherish” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis), The River We Remember offers an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home, a moving exploration of the ways in which we seek to heal, and a testament to the enduring power of the stories we tell about the places we call home.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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...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."

A Story Well Told

William Kent Krueger delivers every time! This is a story of love, secrets, evil, prejudice, and redemption. Few write with such a profound understanding of human nature as Krueger does. His characters are well-developed, his plots are well thought out and even when you think you know where he's going, you don't. Krueger never disappoints and this is one of his best.

Terrific

I loved the story and the narrator. This is the first book that I read by WKK. It’s a great read!

natural story- seems real!

So easy to get hooked on! Easy to read and connect with the characters.

Rich & moving

Compelling plot, spot on pacing, & complex, deep, emotional characters. Basically, what I’ve come to expect from William Kent Krueger. He never disappoints.

Excellent

Excellent story. Good character development. Much Much better than the Cork series. The narrator was fantastic.