What do you think?
Rate this book
The Drifter
THE DRIFTER
A Short Thriller by Richard M. Awe
He rolled into town like a storm on the water—quiet at first, but deadly when it hit.
In the small boating town of Antioch, Illinois, strangers don’t stay strangers for long. But no one can quite place the man who calls himself Cole. He keeps to himself. Drives a black Silverado with Florida plates. Says he’s just passing through.
Then a body turns up.
As suspicion brews, the townsfolk begin to question everything—especially each other. Who is Cole? Why does he know so much about the town’s past? And why does the local sheriff look so nervous every time his name comes up?
The Drifter is a gritty, slow-burn thriller packed into a tight 8,500-word punch. Blending rural noir with psychological suspense, this short story will grip you from the first line and leave you uneasy long after the last.
Perfect for fans of C.J. Box, Gillian Flynn, and Southern Gothic crime fiction, this stand-alone tale is a haunting introduction to the twisted worlds of Richard M. Awe.
A Short Thriller by Richard M. Awe
He rolled into town like a storm on the water—quiet at first, but deadly when it hit.
In the small boating town of Antioch, Illinois, strangers don’t stay strangers for long. But no one can quite place the man who calls himself Cole. He keeps to himself. Drives a black Silverado with Florida plates. Says he’s just passing through.
Then a body turns up.
As suspicion brews, the townsfolk begin to question everything—especially each other. Who is Cole? Why does he know so much about the town’s past? And why does the local sheriff look so nervous every time his name comes up?
The Drifter is a gritty, slow-burn thriller packed into a tight 8,500-word punch. Blending rural noir with psychological suspense, this short story will grip you from the first line and leave you uneasy long after the last.
Perfect for fans of C.J. Box, Gillian Flynn, and Southern Gothic crime fiction, this stand-alone tale is a haunting introduction to the twisted worlds of Richard M. Awe.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2025
2 people are currently reading
1 person want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
No one has reviewed this book yet.