Published by Soho Crime Genres: Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Southern
Format: Audiobook
Eli Cranor has thrown family drama, tension, secrets, revenge, guilt, murder, and addiction into his sophomore book, Ozark Dogs. It has grit, mystery, and dark themes.
Jeremiah is a Vietnam War sniper who is now raising his granddaughter, Joanna, after his son was convicted of murder. Jeremiah is a hard man with a violent past who is struggling with his actions during the war. He loves his granddaughter and would do anything to keep her safe.
Jo (Joanna) was raised in a junkyard by her grandfather, Jeremiah, who taught her to shoot and fight. She longs for a mother she never knew and has a father in prison. She wants to be a normal teen and do normal teen things.
The Ledfords are white supremacists who deal Meth. They are a nasty bunch with devious plans. They, like the small town they live in, have long memories, and feel it is time that a debt is paid…
This was a gripping and gritty novel about family, murder, revenge, vengeance, and secrets. I had both the book and audiobook which the author narrated himself as he did his first book, Don’t Know Tough. I enjoyed his narration and thought he did a great job bringing his characters to life.
I enjoyed this from cover to cover and found it to be an absorbing and thought provoking read. Eli Cranor is off to a great start with his writing career, and I look forward to reading what he writes next. He’s one to watch (and read), especially if you enjoy Southern noir and gritty books.