The River Reviews

The River - "A definite "must read" from Cheryl Kaye Tardif!"

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:23:40 +0000

"The book is a roller coaster ride, building momentum and going faster and faster. Then there's a loop-de-loop and you're sure the roller coaster has derailed. Nope. Within just a few pages it's back on track, and you're in for an even wilder and more thrilling ride! A definite "must read" from Cheryl Kaye Tardif!"

--Linda Mercier, an Amazon.com reviewer

"All of this author's works are brilliant." --Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:34:23 +0000

Plunge into "The River" for a thrilling adventure! Get carried away by the flow of Tardif's magical prose!...Author Cheryl Kaye Tardif hooked me from the first sentence. I couldn't wait to read it. Having already read and raved over her later release, Whale Song: A Novel, I knew I would like The River, but didn't think anything could come up to Whale.

How wrong I was! This book is outstanding, too, and I'm learning that all of this author's works are brilliant.

The superb writing in The River flowed along smoothly, as naturally as the Mississippi River; then as the story progressed it picked up speed and energy like the turbulent white-water of the Colorado...There are thrills aplenty in this novel...Author Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a true wordsmith, writing fluently while making it seem easy. Her plot is well-paced, with characters so believable the reader cares what happens to them, and above all, her imagination soars. This is a true high-concept story.

I invite you to plunge into this intriguing story ... head-first or feet-first, it doesn't matter. You're in for an absorbing adventure--with more twists and turns than the Nahanni River itself--and a surprising, yet satisfying ending that leaves you gasping for more."

--Reviewed by Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer Betty Dravis, 2008, Millennium Babe: The Prophecy

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"Tardif specializes in mile-a-minute pot-boiler mysteries." --Edmonton Sun

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:44:41 +0000

"Local author Cheryl Kaye Tardif specializes in mile-a-minute pot-boiler mysteries, usually set in Western Canadian locales. Her latest, The River, is a whodunit centred around mysterious happenings on the Nahanni River up north. An earlier Tardif book, the independently released Whale Song, will be published in early 2007 by Kunati Books." ―Edmonton Sun (June 15, 2006)

"Fabulous...a great adventure." --Alexia Melnychuk, singer/songwriter

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:42:49 +0000

"Woo Hoo! The River is fabulous! I couldn't put it down! Suspense, great momentum, real characters, and a touch of romance... This is an intriguing mystery that touches on some pretty big questions without feeling heavy... The perfect book when you just want to disappear for an evening or two, a great adventure... Enjoy!" ―A. Melnychuk, Amazon.ca reviewer

"A cross between Michael Crichton's Timeline and Dan Brown's Angels & Demons." --Matt Scofield, a fan

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:41:14 +0000

"The River is a gripping combination of suspense, sci-fi and adventure...a cross between Michael Crichton's Timeline and Dan Brown's Angels & Demons." ―Matt Scofield, a fan

"Tardif's most exciting novel yet!" --Kelly Komm, author of Sacrifice

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:39:34 +0000

"Superb! The River is Tardif’s most exciting novel yet! Full of unpredictable twists and lurching turns, The River is a non-stop adventure into Canada’s mysterious north...The story combines technological wizardry, a delectable taste of Canadian nature, and Tardif’s patented ability for incredible storytelling. The River is sure to please." ―Kelly Komm, author of Sacrifice and an Amazon.ca reviewer

"Sure to keep readers clamoring for more." --Edmonton Sun

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:32:55 +0000

"Cheryl Kaye Tardif has once again captivated readers in her third novel and latest suspense thriller, The River. Set in the wilds of Canada's north, The River combines intrigue, science, love and adventure and is sure to keep readers clamoring for more." ―Heather Andrews Miller, Edmonton Sun

"A thrilling adventure" --Midwest Book Review

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:31:00 +0000

"Cheryl Kaye Tardif skillfully balances scientific intrigue, and the human desire to retain a youthful body, with tantalizing sexual tension, and vivid characterizations in this engrossing romantic thriller...Exciting and vivid. Tardif’s latest novel sweeps readers along into uncharted, wild Canadian territory. A thrilling adventure where science sniffs harder, desperate to find the fountain-of-youth." ―Christina Francine, Midwest Book Review

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"Excellent read!" --Silver Moon Magazine

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:29:51 +0000

"A wild river ride of tension, intrigue and romance as a motley crew of adventurers take you on a search for a man of the past who holds the key to the future, and the secret to eternal youth and power. Hang on―it's going to be a bumpy ride! Excellent read!" ―S.L. Bartlett, Silver Moon Magazine

"Not a book to read after dinner." --Gotta Write Network

Cheryl Kaye Tardif — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:59:41 +0000

"THE RIVER takes the reader through dark legends and even darker reality. It's a slow ride until the truth is revealed, then you have to wonder if tech companies are already experimenting with the same goal in mind. The majority of the story focuses on the mission so the characters' backgrounds aren’t fully explored. I believe the author wanted your attention solely on the river and what lies ahead. Another obstacle lies in Del having to cope with her disease. All in all, you are concerned about the team's safety and sickened but drawn to every page that follows the portal to the truth. Not a book to read after dinner." ―Denise Fleischer, gottawritenetwork.com, 4.5/5 rating