Don't Know Tough

By: Eli Cranor

Narrated by: Eli Cranor

WINNER OF THE PETER LOVESEY FIRST CRIME NOVEL CONTEST

In Denton, Arkansas, the fate of the high school football team rests on the shoulders of Billy Lowe, a volatile but talented running back. Billy comes from an extremely troubled home: a trailer park where he is terrorized by his unstable mother’s abusive boyfriend. Billy takes out his anger on the field, but when his savagery crosses a line, he faces suspension.

Without Billy Lowe, the Denton Pirates can kiss their playoff bid goodbye. But the head coach, Trent Powers, who just moved from California with his wife and two children for this job, has more than just his paycheck riding on Billy’s bad behavior. As a born-again Christian, Trent feels a divine calling to save Billy—save him from his circumstances, and save his soul.

Then Billy’s abuser is found murdered in the Lowe family trailer, and all evidence points toward Billy. Now nothing can stop an explosive chain of violence that could tear the whole town apart on the eve of the playoffs.

“Eli Cranor knows the underbelly of Friday night lights in this stunning debut that bleeds authenticity and raw emotion.”—Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author

©2022 Eli Cranor (P)2022 Recorded Books

One of the best books I've listened to ever.

I am one of those people who listens to many books a week. I fell into this one. The author should do narration for a living if he ever gives up writing. I love to listen to Will Patton but Eli Cranor is my new favorite narrator. This is a book that I will think about for a while. The second book by the author is just as good.

What a ride!! This is a fantastic book!!

I love the descriptive details. Felt like I was there. It was a fantastic book that I would read again!!!

Talented Author

I purchased the author's 2nd book as a Daily Deal. Enjoyed it so much, I gave this one a try. Glad I did. I believe the author will have a long, successful career as a writer. And he does a wonderful job as narrator. Bravo!

Love this book

This has been on my wish list for a while and I finally got to it. Great story and narration.

A Short and compelling listen

Football. Small town, Southern characters set against a backdrop of murder. Nice to have the author narrating to give it exactly the way it was intended.