The River At Night By: Erica Ferencik

Book Description....

"A high stakes drama set against the harsh beauty of the Maine wilderness, charting the journey of four friends as they fight to survive the aftermath of a white water rafting accident, The River at Night is a nonstop and unforgettable thriller by a stunning new voice in fiction.

Winifred Allen needs a vacation.

Stifled by a soul-crushing job, devastated by the death of her beloved brother, and lonely after the end of a fifteen-year marriage, Wini is feeling vulnerable. So when her three best friends insist on a high-octane getaway for their annual girls’ trip, she signs on, despite her misgivings.

What starts out as an invigorating hiking and rafting excursion in the remote Allagash Wilderness soon becomes an all-too-real nightmare: A freak accident leaves the women stranded, separating them from their raft and everything they need to survive. When night descends, a fire on the mountainside lures them to a ramshackle camp that appears to be their lifeline. But as Wini and her friends grasp the true intent of their supposed saviors, long buried secrets emerge and lifelong allegiances are put to the test. To survive, Wini must reach beyond the world she knows to harness an inner strength she never knew she possessed.

With intimately observed characters, visceral prose, and pacing as ruthless as the river itself, The River at Night is a dark exploration of creatures—both friend and foe—that you won’t soon forget."

Title:  The River At Night

Author:  Erica Ferencik

Publisher:  Scott Press

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Four

Review:

"The River At Night" by Erica Ferencik

My Thoughts....

Get ready for a unforgettable ride as Wini, Pia, Sandra and Rachel who were best of friends head for a wild on the Allagash River in Maine on vacation.  Now, what all happens during the trip will be one to truly have you saying did that just happen?  What happens as their raft capsizes and leaves them stranded in a area that wasn't at all friendly.  This author does a well done job at giving the readers quite a interesting characterization of each one of them that will keep you turning the pages to see what drama is coming next.  I will say this was truly not quite a job for one doing this kind of outdoor skills especially since none of them had never had any experience in this endeavor.  But I guess that makes this story even more interesting.  Will these friends make it through this remote wooded area of Maine in one piece especially after they come into contact with some real strange people?   I will stop here and say you will have to pick up the read to see for yourself how this author brings it all out to her readers.  If you are looking for a good suspenseful thriller mystery, you have come to the right place because this novel will give it all to you.