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    River Wild: A Thriller
    River Wild: A Thriller
    River Wild: A Thriller
    Audiobook6 hours

    River Wild: A Thriller

    Written by Denis O’Neill

    Narrated by Jamie Renell

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    Based on the blockbuster movie starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon. To help heal a marriage on the rocks, river-rafting expert Gail, her husband Tom, and their son embark on a white water adventure in Montana. Along the way, they encounter two inexperienced rafters supposedly looking for their friends downriver. Little do they know that the men are escaped convicts whose bid for freedom has a body count. Things take a turn when the young family learns that they are now the captives of two armed killers, and it becomes clear that there is much more at stake than a marriage. Desperate to evade both the police and federal marshals, the men force the family down the river and into the mouth of a deadly class 5 white-water rapid. Careening towards mortal peril, Gail and Tom must bond together to save their family from the brutality of nature and the savageness of man. This high-stakes thriller is both a testament to the power of mother nature and a classic adventure story that is perfect for fans of CJ Box and Craig Johnson. Denis O’Neill, the screenwriter for the movie The River Wild, brings the striking beauty of the film into his writing and ratchets up the danger that races forward to a breathtaking conclusion.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEverand Productions
    Release dateAug 24, 2021
    ISBN9781094425788
    Author

    Denis O’Neill

    Denis O’Neill is an author, screenwriter, producer, and nature enthusiast who holds a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University. He worked on staff and as a freelance writer/producer for Boston’s public television station, WGBH-TV. He began publishing articles and short stories in Sports Illustrated, the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, Fly Rod & Reel, Antiques, American Photographer, and others. His original screenplay, The River Wild, was produced in 1994, directed by Curtis Hanson, starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, David Strathairn, and John C. Riley. A Shot at Glory, directed by Michael Corrente and starring Robert Duvall, was released in 2001. He lives in Los Angeles.

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    4.5/5

    767 ratings48 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a mix of opinions. Some reviewers found the characters annoying and the plot predictable, while others enjoyed the fast-paced and exciting story. The book received praise for its well-written narrative and the feeling of being immersed in the story. However, there were also complaints about the abrupt ending and some mispronunciations in the audiobook. Overall, readers found this book to be a good read with a few flaws.

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    • 5/5
      Riveting! As a book version of the movie, I didn’t have high expectations. But the story stands on its own, with fun twists and turns. Fascinating characters, thrilling sequences, unbearable suspense, and a fast-moving plot. I couldn’t stop listening!
    • 1/5
      Super predictable. I was bored within 30 minutes. Not for me.
    • 3/5
      A rafting thriller with a fugitive that was surprisingly enjoyable. I had moments of doubts but they were squashed away.
    • 5/5
      Lots of adventures, success through May trials and set babks
    • 4/5
      Great story! Tense, gripping and fast paced. Had also watched the movie with Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon & David Strathairn. All great actors and were the perfect cast! Audiobook Narrator did a really good job too!
    • 5/5
      Great suspense novel. Kept a good pace and my attention, which is not that easy.
    • 4/5
      The story moves along at a quick pace in the events were realistic. It showed the evil the good and the resilience of people..
    • 5/5
      Very glad this was not a dud! I highly recommend a listen if you are scraping the Everand barrel will you wait for your selected titles to become available ? narrator did a great job!
    • 4/5
      If you enjoyed the movie, you’ll enjoy this; however, I must admit that the excitement from the movie is nowhere near captured in this audiobook. Bravo to the author and narrator for their splendid work… but no one is ever going to compare to Meryl and Kevin lollll
    • 3/5
      This book was well written, but it didn't do it for me. I found myself zoning out bc it was less of a multilayer plot with strong character development and more of an action movie in words. I'm not an action movie fan, so it was just a bad match. So if you like non-stop action, this is the book for you!
    • 4/5
      Nonstop excitement. I couldn't put it down in some parts.
    • 4/5
      This was a “Paige Turner”. I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns. I always love us story about a strong woman.
    • 5/5
      Better than the movie, of course! Enjoyed the back stories and extra details.
    • 1/5
      This story could be really suspenseful, but it didn't work for me. I think it's all the details and amateur philosophy that threw me off.
    • 4/5
      Great book. Kept my interest from beginning to the end.
    • 5/5
      I remember the movie and the book was just so much better. I like that it was modernized.
    • 5/5
      The book was a joy to read. Kept my interest until the end
    • 5/5
      Kept me glued in. Excellent book, you can definitely feel like you are right in there with the characters.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book. Held my interest 100 percent and narrating was great. If you’re a rafter, you’ll especially love it!
    • 5/5
      Great descriptions compelling suspenseful a terrific book I would definitely recommend it
    • 2/5
      Too slow of a plot. Maybe if I knew more about rafting? No big surprises.
    • 3/5
      The story was tense and well written but the narrator was too placid. His voice too even for an intense story like this. His 'screams' weren't screams at all. Not enough emotion.
    • 5/5
      Great book! Now I want to see if the movie did it justice.
    • 3/5
      I’m 2/3done and all I can think is “ how can this kid be so absolutely stupid? They’ve been threatened, injured, all but abducted and kidnapped and the kid doesnt seem to get that this guy,Deek (sounds like an unsuccessful criminal) is going to use them to get them out of the rapids, the river, and back home.
    • 5/5
      On the edge of your seat book. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it.
    • 3/5
      At first this book was kind of annoying- the characters bickering like children. I wanted to scream if you wanted a Montana mountain man, why didn’t you marry one? Then it looked like it was going to be a “Let’s empower women! See the alpha female??” But in the end it was a couple who worked together and was pretty decent.
    • 3/5
      Well written and interesting narrative. Disappointing ending with the strong, smart, capable woman having to be saved by her inept, weeklong husband. Trite.
    • 5/5
      That was a one good thriller! I enjoyed everything, story, fast peace and how realistic all felt! It was like a watching the movie! Great!
    • 5/5
      Very fast paced and exciting! And the added bonus of it being set in the state I live in is pretty awesome!
    • 5/5
      Very good plot and a good read. It was a very light read but great for all levels. I did notice that the native American didn't receive credit at the end, most the police officer took credit and that was wrong. Otherwise, I recommend.