Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
River's End
Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC
Nora Roberts
Class/Genre: Mystery Psychological Suspense Romantic Suspense
Putnam, Mar 1999, $23.95, 432 pp.
When Olivia was only four years old her world collapsed. Her parents, screen legends, separated due to his excessive cocaine habit. One night, Livvy heard a noise, went downstairs to investigate, and found her mother lying dead from a multitude of knife wounds. Her father was standing nearby holding the murder weapon. Due in part to her taped testimony, her father was sentenced to life in prison. Olivia moved in with her grandparents to an isolated part of Washington State.
Olivia is now an adult who still cannot deal with "daddy". Ironically, "daddy" returns into her life when Noah Brady, the son of the police officer who arrested her father, wants to interview her about the incident. Noah, author of true crime books, has the opportunity to write the story because Livvy's father is willing to break a two-decade old silence. Though Livvy is attracted to Noah, she refuses to be part of the book. However, once a door is opened, there is no telling what waits on the other side.
There is no praise that has not been bestowed on Nora Roberts, a genre legend. RIVER'S END is the typical great Roberts psychological suspense surrounded by a family drama and a hot romance. The well-plotted story line works because the likable characters come across as genuine. Ms. Roberts obviously still has the touch that has made her one of the all-time greats.
Harriet Klausner
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