Run River Run

by Keith Remer

River Yates is a descendant of both the outlaws and lawmen that battled in the San Bois Mountains of the Oklahoma Territory. River was once as rambunctious as any of his ancestors, but that was before the voices of his brutal past started calling from the big red barn on his ranch. A decorated Vietnam veteran, one-time cop, and manhunter, River’s skills with fists and firearms are touted far and wide. Now, however, the legendary River is not the man he used to be. Even the closest of friends marvel at what seems to border on cowardliness. Only River knows the truth, and in order to protect a newfound love from the homicidal antics of a madman, he must overcome the fears of turning back to the tactics of the River Yates of old.

302 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2019

Reviews

[Lee Tyner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the book, a lot. Like all of the Remer’s books, it’s unpredictable and the endings are always solid. Great characters and great writing style.

[Al Gritten · Rating 3 out of 5]

How does a man find himself again when the past haunts him and he has lost himself in it? This is the struggle facing River Yates. As he wrestles with his past and his friends try to adapt to the ways their friend River has changed, he finds help in an unlikely place. But it won't be that simple, because River's past is completely behind him and an old nemesis will force him to make some difficult and life threatening choices.

"Run River Run" is a compelling story about the ghosts that haunt us and the struggles to overcome the past and the power of love to rescue us. It is a compelling read that is well written and has some wonderfully developed characters. They are a bit cliche, but still, the conflicts and struggles between them help keep the reader turning the pages. The plot is compelling enough to overcome the slight character deficiencies and Remer has enough familiarity with the locations and the settings to make it an interesting, as well as a quick, read. 3.5 stars.