A Cold Reckoning Quotes

“You can’t just look at every person as a threat or a liability; you need to see what’s been added to your life, not subtracted.”
― Ryan Schow, A Cold Reckoning

“You people are some of the dumbest people in the world because you stopped thinking for yourselves,” the Russian said, no longer worried about offending them. “You have an expert go on TV and suddenly he is the only voice that matters. Well, a warning to the stupid: they’re paid off, bought with favors, or blackmailed to say what they are told to say by people who do not have your best interests in mind.”
― Ryan Schow, A Cold Reckoning

“You can kick America in her balls all you want, but she’s still going to get up, dust herself off, and then rise to higher heights.”
― Ryan Schow, A Cold Reckoning

“Folks in the holler are a bit different. They look the same as most southerners, but they have big grit, tons of fight, and the kind of pride that comes from decades of self-reliance. They don’t like city folk, opportunists, or trouble-makers.”
― Ryan Schow, A Cold Reckoning

“Within a few blocks drive, they turned right and headed north on US-441, where they began the steep climb into the Great Smoky Mountains. Hicks was the first to speak about the road they traversed. “I feel like I’ve gone to Heaven, but man, I sure don’t deserve this. Is this for real?” Shaw looked over at Paxton and said, “You didn’t tell me it would be like this.” “Like what?” Paxton asked. “This is God’s country, brother,” Shaw purred. “Hicks is right, it’s beautiful here.” “Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” Paxton said, pleased, “one of the most beautiful places on earth.”
― Ryan Schow, A Cold Reckoning