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Dark River Road Kindle Edition

by Virginia Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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One powerful man . . .has always controlled this small Southern town. Unchallenged, until now.

Like everyone else in Cane Creek, Mississippi, Chantry Callahan grew up in the shadow of town boss Bert Quinton. Quinton held the lives of local people in his harsh grasp, never letting go. He knew where all their secrets were buried, along with the bodies of anyone who had dared to defy him. As a boy, Chantry couldn't best Quinton. Couldn't protect the people he loved, including his own mother. But now Chantry is grown. He's come back for answers. And for justice.

"A marvelous coming-of-age saga in the new Old South. I couldn't stop reading."-Bertrice Small, author of The Border Chronicles

"A page-turner filled with small-town passions, dark secrets and danger. I loved it."-Janelle Taylor, bestselling author of the Lakota Skies Series

Virginia Brown writes the bestselling Dixie Divas Mystery Series and the Blue Suede Memphis Mysteries.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006H9WBWI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bell Bridge Books (November 15, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1449 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 514 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,614,595 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,740 in Literary Sagas
- #7,470 in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction
- #9,811 in Family Life Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Virginia Brown was born in Memphis, Tennessee and traveled extensively throughout the USA and Japan with her parents while her father was in the USAF. As a child she lived in Jackson, Mississippi, a time she fondly refers to as her "formative years". It was there that she first discovered her love of writing, and was encouraged to continue by her 7th grade teacher at Chastain Junior High. After finishing high school in Memphis, she married and moved back to Mississippi to rear four children. Somewhere in the midst of diapers and dirty dishes, the writing bug bit again, and in 1983 Virginia sold her first book. Since then, she has had published over fifty novels. After starting her career in historical romance, Ms Brown now writes cozy mysteries, notably the DIXIE DIVA mystery series set in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She also wrote DARK RIVER ROAD, an award winning mainstream set in Mississippi.
Ms Brown has won several awards, including Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement, and more recently, the 2013 EPIC eBook Mainstream award for DARK RIVER ROAD.
Currently, Ms Brown resides in Mississippi with a furry menagerie of dogs and cats at her feet while she writes what she loves best.
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Dan F. Oakes

Well-crafted

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015

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I'd give it about 4.5 stars, but since that's not an option, 5 seemed closer than four. This is the first book I've read by this author, but won't be the last. It calls to mind some of my favorite modern literary authors, particularly Anne Tyler and John Irving (when he's not being funny). There's a really nice blend here of a story that's both plot-driven and character-driven. The characters are well-defined, three dimensional, and consistent. The setting is laid out well, and the conflict is engaging. Where I find the comparisons with Tyler and Irving appropriate is in the simplicity of the story. Those authors, and this one, understand that a great story doesn't need a grandiose, larger-than-life idea. The themes are basic - life, death, love, loss, etc.

The most appropriate way to review this book is maybe just to analogize it to a favorite restaurant where, when someone asks what's good there, you can just say, if it looks like it will be good on the menu, it will be. By the time you get to the reviews, you have a general idea of the type of book this is, and for some people, it won't be their thing - no government plots, spies, aliens, etc. But if you've gotten this far and it sounds like something you *might* like, then it's safe to say you will.

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2012

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This book is wonderful and Im glad to have experienced it. The first couple of chapters are slow, but important, because it lays out who the characters are and helps you get the feel of the environment, the routine of the town, to make you feel you belong there. Then it starts to peek your interest to want to know more. It takes you from experiencing childhood and the energy of the town to Adulthood. So many emotions unravels your spirit (courage, defeat, sorrow, strength, anger, happiness, also an unfinished business feeling). The book is very long but very much worth reading. The ending is appropriate. If you like Beach Road, I think you will really like this book too. Enjoy

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022

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I loved this book. So descriptive it made the scenes and characters come alive. I will definitely be reading more books from this author.

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2014

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I gave it a 5 star because of the story. I don't have a problem with the way she brought every thing together, but it runs off in the middle of an intense dialogue between the characters. Such as when you are going to find out an important part of the next piece of your plot while the are talking on the veranda it says something like," the grass was rich and fragrant this time of year when it's hot after a fresh rain. ....and the scenery starts to be described in detail. your just made crazy,skipping all the fluff, maybe for a page your looking for the next sentence that is being said about the plot. I started skipping pages to keep the plotting moving. Way to much scenery going on & on while conversations between the characters are being revealed.
Ok so I've said enough about that....let it go.
it does move along bringing together very good twists and turns, then when you get close to the end of one crazy situation, another one starts. it's funny and sad.
Yes you will cry and cry hard too. I did love the book.
Yes I think you should read it.

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Rosann Faircloth

Absolutely fantastic! This is a keeper forever!

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2012

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I lucked up and got this one for free, but having read it, I would gladly pay for it if I had to. This is by far one of the best books I've ever read. It draws you in from the very beginning and keeps you sucked in til the end. It was so engrossing, so compelling, so everything!! Words can't describe how I felt reading it. At times I couldn't wait for it to end, simply because I wanted to see justice done, and yet, I didn't want it to end, it was just that good!!! The emotions you experience while reading it are infinite. From anger, sadness, happiness, revulsion, hatred, and love, Dark River Road has them all. This is one I will keep on my Kindle forever. I'm the worlds worst about going back and writing reviews on the books I read, but this one had to be done. I can't say it enough, THIS BOOK IS THE BEST!!

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Anna Weissmann

Could be a modern 'Gone with the Wind'

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012

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Great story! Intriguing, plot-twisting,emotional, suspenseful, heart-wrenching are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind when I try to describe this novel. For those animal lovers, there is dog in this novel that is a silent, yet important part of this story. There are two parts. Since this book is quite emotionally draining, you can take a break after part one to breathe and recover a bit. Some of the drama is predictable and repetitive, especially in part two. The ending is surprising, but everyone does live happily ever after. Great southern drama about its culture, society and perseverance of the truth.

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Lorilee

A masterful story by a great storyteller

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014

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This the first book I've read by Virginia Brown but not the last. Her tale of a young boy growing up in South who never feels like he fits in and the struggle he has to finally get his dream is wonderful. The book has all the right ingredients. A powerful rich man who controls the town and most of the people in it. A young boy struggling to find his place in a world filled with lies and secrets. Secrets that get people killed. Two girls who grow up with him, one his best friend the other the woman he loves but never thinks he's good enough to have. A crippled younger brother with a gentle nature, wise beyond his years. A dog and a shark that both of them love. As story that will have you wanting to scream in frustration and anger, laugh, cry and be, amazed at the ending. Not a short read but one that will have you on the edge of your seat with Kleenex at hand. Not to be missed.

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Scam44

excellent

Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2014

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Great story with great characters. Hard book to put down and I really enjoyed reading it. great job Virginia Brown

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Denise

Best read 2014

Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2014

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This novel was so good I'm still stunned modern day writers are churning out this level of fiction, Just pick up this book and find a real cosy chair you won't be disappointed

E B

great!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2015

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Not my usual genre, but glad I took a chance. This book is just like the river in the story. Hidden depths , fast currants that could sweep you away and above all it just keeps rolling along. recommended reading.

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