The River by Craig A. Smith

PART OF THE Get Set ISSUE

‘Seven ghosts had been visiting his dreams; some pleasant, some not so much.’

The River is a life-spanning epic novel about death and new beginnings. It’s also about love, Scotland, happiness and acceptance. Here is author, Craig A. Smith, reading from the beginning.

The River
By Craig A. Smith
Published by Into Books

The River by Craig A. Smith is published by Into Books, priced £11.99.

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