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A gripping apocalyptic thriller about a man and his family running for their lives in an America gone mad—from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion
No time to think. No time to ask why. Only time to run.
Five days ago, the epidemic of rage began.
Four days ago, the rash of senseless murders swept the nation.
Three days ago, the president addressed the country and begged for peace—even as the murders increased tenfold.
Two days ago, the killers began to mobilize.
One day ago, the power went out.
And tonight, the killers are reading the names of those to be killed over the Emergency Broadcast System.
Jack Colclough is listening over the battery-powered radio on his kitchen table in Albuquerque, and he just heard his name. People are coming to his house to kill him, his wife, his daughter, and his son.
He has no idea what’s happening, or why, but the time for questions is long past.
His only chance is to run.
Following an ordinary family on a desperate race through an America that’s destroying itself, Run is a terrifying, brutally stripped-down thriller from master storyteller Blake Crouch.
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"I read this book incredibly quickly. It was a fascinating look at the chaos of society when a percentage of the population goes on a murderous rampage. The storyline follows a family of four desperate to escape the disintegrating order of their ordinary lives. It's a survival story of the best kind."
— Valerie (4 out of 5 stars)
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Blake Crouch’s novels are . . .
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Gloriously twisting.
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Mind-blowing.
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Action-packed and brilliantly unique.
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Relatable and unnerving.
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Jet-propelled.
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Wildly entertaining.
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Masterful.
— Harlan Coben
Run Listener Reviews
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" This is one of those books that sucked me in from the beginning. I read it a few days ago and I still have the images in my head of the family's trip across the country-the places they stayed, the people they encountered. The end was fantastic! Very creepy "
— Tanya, 2/18/2014 -
" It was pretty good, not my fav. "
— Tamara, 2/13/2014 -
" Much better than I thought it would be. Fast paced and straight into action. However a few too many 'that was lucky' moments. "
— Mark, 2/4/2014 -
" Quick read-loved it...should be a movie. "
— Stephanie, 1/31/2014 -
" Good book, keeps you interested. "
— Ellie, 1/19/2014 -
" One of the scariest books I've ever read!! I made the mistake of reading the last 1/3 of the book in bed before I went to sleep...I had to turn on the lights! "
— Ruthie, 1/13/2014 -
" Couldn't put it down-read it in one day. "
— Dayle, 1/7/2014 -
" A pretty decent book, surprisingly (given the subject matter). Even though somewhat gory, I still enjoyed it...well-written. I think I'm just a sucker for a story of a good guy, everyman, who makes it through something horrendous and sees the other side. "
— Valerie, 1/1/2014 -
" A full throttle apocalyptic thrill ride. From the very first page Crouch takes you on a journey that will keep you reading almost straight through. I read it in a matter of days, which is rare for me. Buy it. Now. "
— Kevin, 12/22/2013 -
" Bit gory in spots, but overall it was a pretty decent read. I would certainly read more of his books. "
— Annie, 11/13/2013 -
" Excellent book! A family trying to survive and get to a refuge camp while people are hunting them down. No down time in this story it was non-stop suspense. "
— Anthony, 8/31/2013 -
" An effed up read I couldn't put down!!! It gave me nightmares and truly makes me dread what just may happen next! If Hunger Games offended you then steer very clear of this book! "
— Kelly, 6/23/2013 -
" A little violent but a good read. Made you want to keep reading to find out what happens! "
— Jill, 2/26/2013 -
" Good story and plot twists. Characters are well developed as well as the setting. There are a couple of events that seem a little far-fetched but it all works. I would recommend this to anyone who likes realistic, the end of our society as we know it novel. "
— Prudence, 12/28/2012 -
" Can't believe this was free:) So well written. Great story. Legitimate believable characters. Slightly easy ending, but that's ok...the book was nonstop intense, so I'm ok with the ending. Solid 4 stars, maybe even 4.5. Can't wait to read something else by this author. "
— Amber, 11/21/2012 -
" Loved this book! Didn't want to put it down even though my reading time through the day is limited. This was my first book by Blake but won't be the last. Never a dull moment throughout this entire book. Loved that I actually felt like I was there with Jack and his family. Great read! "
— Scott, 9/18/2012
About Blake Crouch
Blake Crouch is a bestselling novelist and screenwriter. His novels include Recursion, Dark Matter, and the Wayward Pines trilogy, which was adapted into a television series for FOX. He also co-created the TNT show Good Behavior, based on his Letty Dobesh novellas.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.