Assessment:
Plot/Idea: A River of Crows is an absorbing and well paced mystery thriller. Gluhm's finesse for storytelling is clear, with the dark secrets of the Hatfield family at its core.
Prose: Gluhm's text is gripping and intense, with the author weaving two stories together to set up an incredible finale. Her excellent attention to detail, particularly in the cleverly written twists and turns, more than maintains the reader's attention throughout.
Originality: A River of Crows is a well crafted mystery thriller that is confidently written and impactful. Consistently pulsating and haunting, Gluhm's writing is dense, demonstrating a nuanced mastery of mystery literature.
Character/Execution: The family dynamics presented by Gluhm are dark and convincing, and in Sloan Hatfield, she demonstrates a knack for crafting well defined and believable characters.
Blurb: A stark and riveting mystery thriller.
Date Submitted: June 01, 2024
"In A River of Crows, Shanessa Gluhm spins a complex web of murder and family revelation that propels the reader forward at a breakneck pace. Just when you think you know where the story is headed, she reveals another thread. If you haven't yet read Shanessa Gluhm, you need to put her on your to-be-read list."—Allen Eskens, USA Today bestselling author of The Life We Bury
"Like the tumultuous river flowing at the center of this gripping tale, Shanessa Gluhm has crafted a pulsating story that is just waiting to pull you into its chilling depths and slowly reveal all its darkest secrets."