FICTION

American Drifter

by Chad Michael Murray
GRAHAM, Heather & . 320p. Tor/Forge. Nov. 2017. Tr $25.99. ISBN 9780765374875.
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Veteran River Roulet, who is returning home after a stint in the U.S. Army, wants to escape the horrors that he witnessed. He flees to Rio de Janeiro, where he works hard to get his life back in order. He falls in love with a beautiful girl named Natal. She lives with a gangster, Tio Amato, who has a stranglehold on much of the country. In order to protect himself, River is forced to kill one of Amato's men. Now a hunted man, River must protect himself and Natal. The authors offer plenty of romance and intrigue but also draw attention to mental health issues among veterans and others who have experienced extremely stressful situations. The narrative is straightforward, and readers will be eager to find out the truth about River.
VERDICT Fans of romance, immersed in action and suspense with an unexpected twist, will appreciate this book.
Reviewed by Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MI , Mar 01, 2018

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