Trucking, Crime, and Crosswords in Freight | Portland News

Ryan Lowell’s gripping new novel “Freight” drops you straight into the diesel-fueled underworld of long-haul trucking—starting with a crossword puzzle, then slamming you into murder and smuggling. Drawing from his 13 years as a dispatcher, Lowell crafts a pulse-pounding ride through tractor-trailer cabs where claustrophobic tension and raw dialogue mirror the grit of Maine roads. With behavioral economics shaping every decision and a plot that emerges organically before being sculpted in editing, “Freight” is a darkly funny, relentlessly human thriller that makes you feel every mile of the road—and every twist of the story. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c639fb535f732734