At the River
by Kendra Elliot
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The mystery of three missing teens and a traumatizing murder unearths decades of buried secrets. Twenty years ago, five teenage campers disappeared. Two eventually turned up, bound and left for dead on the Columbia River’s rocky shore. Only Devin Bonner miraculously survived, but with no memories of what happened in the Oregon forest. After decades, the cold case generates heat for FBI Special Agent Mercy Kilpatrick and her husband, Police Chief Truman Daly. They’re investigating the murder of a true-crime podcaster found at the river’s edge in the same location, and with the exact same manner of death. With the discovery, Devin’s nightmares return. His only real friend is Ollie Smith,... The book offers a satisfying blend of introspection and narrative movement. Reflective moments are balanced with plot development, ensuring that the story continues to move forward. This balance keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The author shows restraint in the use of dramatic elements, choosing instead to focus on authenticity. Conflicts are grounded in realistic motivations, and resolutions feel proportional to the challenges presented. This grounded approach adds credibility to the narrative.
