River's End

Kazumi Matsuoka haiku master and vineyard owner, having witnessed a vehicle crash on her property, learns that the young woman in the overturned van is the daughter of her friend, English professor Warren Clifton. Some of the characters we meet in the novel, Beside the River, return in this sequel to explore the reaches of their lives near the river. River's End will immerse the reader in the struggles of drug addiction, homelessness, murder, bound in the whirl wind of climate change. It will present characters who search for friendship, love, freedom, and validation at the junction of the river and infinity.

An excellent read, this book has a lot of characters that are unique and believable. The plot and the psychological thriller aspect of the novel will keep readers engaged. There are also references to literature and the themes brought by the English professor character. The theme of drug addiction and all the challenges surrounding the addicted person and the family was dealt with very well. It is an exciting read set in Sonoma County, California.