River of No Return: A Jake Trent Novel

by David Riley Bertsch Narrated by Peter Berkrot

Overview

A Wyoming fishing guide must return to his investigative roots to find his best friend's girlfriend in the second book of this thrilling series that "fans of C. J. Box and Nevada Barr will relish" (Library Journal).

High season is coming to an end, and fishing guide Jake Trent suddenly has some time on his hands. As the ex-lawyer ponders rekindling his romance with park ranger Noelle Klimpton, a surprise call from a long-lost love lights up his phone.

It's been years since law school graduation, when Jake last saw Divya Navaysam. Now a DC lobbyist, Divya wants Jake to come to Washington for a consulting job-immediately.

Meanwhile, back in Jackson, Jake's best friend and occasional employee, J.P., is dealing with his own romantic woes. After years of bad luck in love, J.P. has fallen for Esma. But after a perfect summer, J.P.'s new girlfriend is now back in her native Mexico-and before long, she seems to have gone off the grid completely. When local police offer little help, a distraught J.P. turns to Jake. To find Esma, Jake must navigate a heated relationship with his ex-flame in Washington. Jake's renegade investigation leads him to a remote cabin in Idaho-and a series of discoveries that point to a conspiracy bigger than anything anyone could have imagined.

David Riley Bertch's second installment in the Jake Trent series is a rollicking, juicy thriller-with a twisting plotline involving immigration, overpopulation, dirty politicians, and international intrigue. Now, "Jake Trent will be the next in line for suspense/thriller readers to adore" (Suspense Magazine).

Editorial Reviews

Craig Johnson

"Stacks up bodies faster than cordwood and deftly threads together an investigation like a premium hand-tied fly."

Andrew Pyper

"River of No Return in fact offers considerable returns: brisk plotting and snappy chatter and characters worth hanging out with. David Riley Bertsch has nailed his Jake Trent world, and it's a fizzily entertaining one."

Pinal County Reads

"If you enjoy Western mysteries, it is a must."

Associated Press

"Vivid scenery and a likable protagonist mark the second book in a series by David Riley Bertsch. . . . A breezy read with locales shifting from Jackson Hole to China, Washington, and Idaho . . . bright writing."

From the Publisher

Praise for the Jake Trent series:

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Enthralling . . . You can enjoy River of No Return without first reading Death Canyon. In fact, you can enjoy River of No Return, period. It has a cast of characters to rival any political crime drama on television today . . ."

Killer Nashville

"This story is so good, I'm not sure how Bertsch is going to top it. . . . What starts small blows up to world-ending proportions. . . . There is a long career ahead for this new writer."

Suspense Magazine

"A true thrill ride. Readers will definitely look forward to the next book in this series. From this first tale, it looks like Jake Trent will be the next in line for suspense/thriller readers to adore!"

Library Journal (starred review)

"Bertsch skillfully twines the subplots and characters into a nonstop adventure and a suspenseful page-turner that leaves the reader breathless. This is a winner, especially for C.J. Box fans."

Kirkus

"A fishing guide with a shadowy past is lured into an explosive situation. . . A majestic setting, plenty of action and a scary look at the possibilities of new technologies."

Michael McGarrity

Set in the beautiful Wyoming high country, Death Canyon introduces Jake Trent, a smart and savvy protagonist, in a twisting, turning, murderous tale that thriller readers will love."

Booklist

"Bertsch is a talented writer who creates tangible, likable characters in Jake and Noelle; a steady stream of action; and lush descriptions of the Jackson Hole area . . ."

Neil McMahon

Shoots straight at the heart of America’s love affair with our national parks—and reminds us that beyond the tourist attractions lies true wilderness: vast, remote, and full of dangerous animals–especially the kind that walk on two legs. This is a harrowing journey into that world, written by an insider who knows where the tracks lead.

Publisher's Weekly

Trent is convincing both as a man of action and as one of thought.

Booklist

"Bertsch is a talented writer who creates tangible, likable characters in Jake and Noelle; a steady stream of action; and lush descriptions of the Jackson Hole area . . ."

C.J. Box

"David Riley Bertsch's first novel Death Canyon offers evocative Rocky Mountain themes, a spot-on sense of place, brilliant fly-fishing scenes, and characters you just want to root for. Welcome aboard, Dave Bertsch."

Associated Press Staff

"Vivid scenery and a likable protagonist mark the second book in a series by David Riley Bertsch. . . . A breezy read with locales shifting from Jackson Hole to China, Washington, and Idaho . . . bright writing."

Alfred Hitchcock Magazine

"The mutual attraction of Jake and Noelle throws off some nice sparks."

Kirkus Reviews

2014-11-03
A fishing guide with a shadowy past is lured into an explosive situation. Jake Trent is a former prosecutor who once worked with a powerful group investigating and sometimes meting out punishment for high crimes. Now he lives outside Jackson, Wyoming, runs a B&B and tries to live a peaceful life. In his first adventure (Death Canyon, 2013), he teamed with park ranger Noelle Klimpton, but his cold feet put their love affair on hold. Now Divya Navaysam, a lover from his past, begs him to come to Washington, D.C., and help work against Idaho senator Rick Canart's plan to track illegal immigrants with microtechnology first manufactured in China and code-named Shar Pei. Jake is only too happy to go home again when he gets a desperate cry for help from his friend J.P., who's keeping an eye on the B&B. After sending a text saying she's on her way home from Mexico, J.P.'s girlfriend, Esma, has failed to show up, and a search deep in the mountains almost gets both Jake and J.P. killed. Meanwhile, Jackson Police Chief Roger Terrell and his wife, Charlotte, have been invited to China to visit a theme park based on Jackson Hole. Its owner, Xiao, is a powerful man who holds them hostage to ensure the return of his brilliant daughter Meirong, who'd moved to Jackson and gone missing. Divya joins Xiao in pressuring Jake to find Meirong. But whom can Jake trust when the FBI, the CIA and the Chinese are all after Meirong and the dangerous secrets she holds? A majestic setting, plenty of action and a scary look at the possibilities of new technologies.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169917710
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	01/06/2015
Series:	Jake Trent , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged

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