A Look Inside The River

The Making of Modern Southern Noir

The Devil And The Saint 

Benjamin is locked up because he turned himself in,ironically enough. In the filthy conditions of the southern segregated jail, the creole discovers a kind heart that tries to teach him the art of forgiveness.

Sex and The New Discoveries

After spending sometime locked up under filthy conditions, Benjamin is due for some much needed southern comfort. He visits Flora, a young puerto-rican escort that is beautiful as well as intelligent, helping the killer with clues concerning his investigation.

Social Pleasantries And Deceit

While the boys are out doing what they are out investigating a troubling puzzle of mysteries and intrigue, Kelly and Sally settle scores in a more 'Southern Belle' fashion, with a socialite tea party. Here the worst of the worst will sit across from some of the deep south's most progressive hearts. In their Sunday's finest, these ladies are about to bare claws, secrets and acidic insults that may lead to murder.

Old Sorrows Made New

Kelly and her good friend and assistant are upstairs, winding down a troubled week with a hot bath for the blonde flapper. Now that Slick and Benjamin are home, both woman feel a lot safer. Though Kelly is still troubled, old pain because of a murdered uncle comes up for a saddened Sally. The socialite then learns the whole story why a young man from Chicago was lied upon,then lynched.

Kelly's Hellfire Revenge

Benjamin and Slick arrive at Slick's home, a small mini mansion that has been in his wife's family for generations. While the boys where out of state murdering for cash, Kelly has gotten in a little trouble, all while witnessing the most horrid of acts. Now she wants warm blood red revenge.

* Legal Disclaimer :  Though Christian Kane and his character on Leverage ' Eliot Spencer'  IS the inspiration behind 'The River' book character 'Slick', Christian Kane, DOES NOT  endorse 'The River' nor DreamWeaver Publications in any fashion. (  We hope and pray that changes in the future )  The use of his likeness is protected as  'Transformative Artwork' ( substantial creative element has been added over and above the mere depiction of said personality in order to create something new; ie new character and or parodied personality. ) § 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 (17 U.S.C. § 107).  This disclaimer is placed not only for legal reasons, but out of a deep respect for an artist that has given life to an amazing literary character. Thank You Christian for all of your hard work. You have truly changed our lives.  #Kanics4Life