“Spellbinding . . . A master of suspense and brilliant architect of the unexpected, Gruley has given readers a top-notch thriller . . . If you don’t know Bryan Gruley’s fine body of work, it’s high time you got on the bandwagon”

“Terrific—a tough, tense mystery that had me hooked from its opening sentences. Bryan Gruley has a sharp eye for small towns and a real feel for their secrets. This first-rate novel is a study in suspense”

“A darkly crafted mystery that blends the beautifully written prose and gritty crime novel we’ve come to expect from award-winning author Bryan Gruley. With its immersive setting, masterfully crafted characters, and an emotional storyline that yanks at the heartstrings, River Deep pulls readers into its vice-like grip and refuses to let go. Outstanding—River Deep is Gruley at his best”

“The atmosphere of a northern Michigan small town is expertly detailed . . . The story shines brightest during the courtroom scenes. Baker’s trial is informed and tense, with a knowledge and surety usually found in an engrossing legal thriller”

“Chilling, full of characters that feel real, with a ton of heart”

“Readers who enjoy character depth, family and smalltown drama, and an intricate plot will enjoy this fast-paced thriller”

“An intense, well-written novel, with a great trial, worthy of any John Grisham novel. This is one you will not want to put down”

“Sharp and engaging”

“[Gruley] launches a promising new mystery series with this tense tale of murder in small-town Michigan . . . Gruley buttresses the book’s sleek procedural elements with a textured, lived-in setting . . . An auspicious opening act”

“The fade-out seems to hint at a sequel, though it'll be hard-pressed to keep up with the intensity Gruley maintains here. A freezing, sobering exploration of the hero’s mantra that “every day’s a penance"”