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A review by abookwormwithwine
Lost River by J. Todd Scott
4.0
I spotted [b:Lost River|52728245|Lost River|J. Todd Scott|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570877558l/52728245._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73683378] by [a:J. Todd Scott|10768162|J. Todd Scott|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1535683908p2/10768162.jpg] at my favorite crime bookstore in Minnesota but decided to be good and check it out from the library since I haven't read this author before. I don't usually read books that touch on current issues, but this sounded so good that I had to give it a shot and I am very glad I did! I had no idea this came out in 2020, but that doesn't matter since it is still very applicable today, and I can't believe I didn't even know it existed. Scott works for the DEA and it really came through in his writing, everything is very well thought out and it was very clear to me that he knows what he is talking about when it comes to the opioid epidemic. The plot felt scarily realistic, and I had to keep reminding myself it is a fictional story. There are a few different viewpoints as well as different time periods which got confusing to me at times, but overall it wasn't too hard to follow along with what was happening. There is plenty of action in this novel and I could see it making an incredible movie.
The setting of Angel, Kentucky was very interesting, and it was obvious that we were in the deep south. I listened to the audiobook which is narrated by T. Ryder Smith who I have never heard narrate before. When the action hit his narration would get very fast and frantic, and it really upped the suspense and anxiety in those situations. I thought his voice seemed perfect for all of the characters which are mainly men, and although I had to slow the audiobook down so I heard everything he was saying, this was not an issue and I really enjoyed listening to him. Our only female viewpoint came from Special Agent Casey Alexander, and I loved her character. I think Scott could easily center a series around her and would definitely listen to/read it if he did. This is a very "manly" novel, and I think any guy or gal that loves reading and action movies would love Lost River. I enjoy a good action movie myself and if this ever actually does come out as a movie, I will totally watch it! It shocked me in some great ways, and my mouth dropped open at a couple of reveals, so I am glad I took a chance and picked this up.
The setting of Angel, Kentucky was very interesting, and it was obvious that we were in the deep south. I listened to the audiobook which is narrated by T. Ryder Smith who I have never heard narrate before. When the action hit his narration would get very fast and frantic, and it really upped the suspense and anxiety in those situations. I thought his voice seemed perfect for all of the characters which are mainly men, and although I had to slow the audiobook down so I heard everything he was saying, this was not an issue and I really enjoyed listening to him. Our only female viewpoint came from Special Agent Casey Alexander, and I loved her character. I think Scott could easily center a series around her and would definitely listen to/read it if he did. This is a very "manly" novel, and I think any guy or gal that loves reading and action movies would love Lost River. I enjoy a good action movie myself and if this ever actually does come out as a movie, I will totally watch it! It shocked me in some great ways, and my mouth dropped open at a couple of reveals, so I am glad I took a chance and picked this up.