J. Todd Scott
2 SeriesJ. Todd Scott is an American author known for his debut novel, "The Far Empty," released in 2016. This book is the first in the Texas/Big Bend trilogy, which follows the story of Chris Cherry and continues with "High White Sun" and "This Side of Night."
In J. Todd Scott's "Lost River," a small Kentucky town grappling with the opioid crisis is shaken by the murder of a local crime family. The narrative converges on three individuals deeply affected by the drug epidemic: Try, a medic harboring secrets; DEA agent Casey Alexander; and Paul Mayfield, the former police chief who lost his wife to addiction. Over a tense 24-hour period, these characters uncover a web of corruption and hidden truths, driving the story to its gripping conclusion.
