Unraveled

The Red River Mysteries, Book 6

By: Reavis Z. Wortham

Narrated by: Traber Burns

The small, rural northeast Texas community of Center Springs has seen its share of troubles during the 1960s, everything from kidnapping and murder to bank robbery. By 1968, the residents think life has finally quieted down, but they find their peaceful way of life is quickly spinning out of control as a decades-long family feud between the Clays and Mayfields once again flares to life.

Fourteen-year-old Top Parker, who lives with his grandparents, Constable Ned Parker and Miss Becky, in a little farmhouse near the Red River, is caught up in another adult situation sparked by a mysterious fatal car accident involving the white mayor of Chisum and his black female assistant. Questions and accusations arise about their relationship as the families wreak vengeance on each other.

But what is the significance of a man calling himself the Wraith, who moves through the region at will, invading homes and watching the Parkers? What is Maggie Clay's secret - that she is half white and married to a black man with a criminal past? And was Mayor Frank Clay, the supposed only bright spot in a dark and cruel family, really what everyone thought he was?

It's a busy time for Sheriff Cody Parker, who finds himself a possible suspect in the murder of several residents. He takes the advice from his deputy, John Washington, and removes himself from the investigation, giving free reign to both John and Deputy Anna Sloan as they try to unravel the answers by following different paths.

The ending will leave you staggered, as the families clash on a small battlefield and the killer is finally revealed in a most unexpected way.

These aren't the 1960s that most Baby Boomers remember.

©2016 Reavis Z. Wortham (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Quality Rebound

After several somewhat disappointing books, this book is much stronger.

The young narrator is not an afterthought to the main plot, and there is good character development throughout. The world of NE Texas in the '60s again shines through, and the plot is well handled.

UNRAVELED

This is another great book in this series. Its best to listen to these in order. I have loved everything about this series. This book is as good as the first five. Im listening to this in November 2025. It was written in 2016. I thought this was the last book. But two more is showing coming out next year. 2026. Ten years later. I dont know if time has moved up ten years in the next book or if its going to continue where this one stops. In my opinion this series is worth buying or using a credit. It has to be good for me to use my credits. Thats how much I like this. Im going to go back and start with book one and listen to the whole series again. Ned is investigating murders that he thinks may be connected. I didn't like Cody being framed. I dont like frame jobs but that was only A small part. Anna is in this book , she was hired as a deputy in the last book. Traber Burns does a great job narrating this book. If my review is any help will you please click on the helpful link below. Thank you.

Excellent!!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Unraveled to be better than the print version?

Did not read it

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the entire series and was sad when it ended. Every story held my attention and that's not an easy thing for me. I hope Reavis Z Wortham continues the series.

What about Traber Burns’s performance did you like?

He was perfect with every character. His delivery and contrast between male, female, young or old doesn't seem possible to have come from one man.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I did as I did with all 6 in the series.

Any additional comments?

I cannot say enough good things about this series all around. Worth every minute and every dollar spent.

l want more!

What a great series! Great narration. New titles in print please bring to audible books!

Really Great Series!

I just cannot state how much I have enjoyed listening to this series. This was my third and was just as good as the first I listened to. Bravo!