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With numerous #1 New York Times best-sellers to her credit, Lisa Jackson continues to push the envelope through her trademark brand of romantic suspense. Running Scared follows a young single mother desperately trying to outrun her past. Fifteen years ago, Kate Summers received an offer she couldn't refuse: a newborn baby boy to adopt and call her own. Still reeling from the death of her husband and daughter, Kate accepted this little blessing and agreed to leave Boston forever and not tell a soul. Today, she has a wonderful life in Oregon, but the threat of the past catching up with her haunts her daily. Now a mysterious man is in town searching for the child, and the only person Kate can turn to has secrets of his own-secrets tying him to the boy she loves dearly. Moving at a lightning-quick pace, this taut thriller is enhanced by a pulse-pounding narration from acclaimed voice actor Jack Garrett. "Provocative prose, an irresistible plot and finely crafted characters make up Jackson's . contemporary sizzler."-Publishers Weekly
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"Lisa Jackson was asked to re-write her 1999 novel "Wishes" and to give the readers more suspense and deeper and meaningful characters and if you are a fan of her later work , then you will really enjoy this book. The novel starts in 1980, when young widow Katie was about to leave her work and was given the opportunity of a lifetime. Take a newborn baby and raise it as her son as the Child's birth family wanted nothing to do with it , after losing her husband Jim and daughter Erin in a car crash -it was like a dream. Fast forward , Fifteen years and the boy whom she called Jon is fifteen years old and Katie has provided all for him and has traded her law-firm skills to being a teacher. Jon however as Katie learnt over the years has a special gift, he has visions and premonitions and a new one is starting and it shows that him and Katie are in danger and somebody wants to Kill him. Katie and Jon soon learn that his biological grandfather is dying and has left a fortune and now in order for others to collect it, Jon must be Killed. Not only that, Jon's father Daegan has turned up and wants to know his son and as we soon learn the gift Jon has is hereditary . Can Katie save Jon and then open her heart and home to Daegan ?Find out in Lisa Jackson's revised and re-edited novel "Running Scared"."
— Paula (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Provocative prose, an irresistible plot and finely crafted characters make up Jackson’s … contemporary sizzler.”
— Publishers Weekly
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ANew York Times bestselling author
Running Scared Listener Reviews
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Deborah, 12/9/2021
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" Not her best, but readable. "
— Diane, 2/15/2014 -
" This is possibly one of my favorite Lisa Jackson books so far. I loved the intensity involving around the mystery of Daegan and how his past reflected upon Kate and Jon. The ending was unexpected which makes it a great mystery and I look forward to reading more of Lisa Jackson's books. "
— Jenny, 2/11/2014 -
" I like Lisa Jackson as a writer but I was a bit disappointed with this book as I think it had the potential to be better. The story was ok but it fell a little short in the excitement side of things. It had some good sections but unfortunately I felt that it was kind of boring and it dragged on for too long in others. This is the story of a 15 year old kid named Jon, who was not aware that he was given up at birth by his real mother, who was very young at the time and whose wealthy parents did not want to bring shame to their name. Kate was going through a difficult time, having lost her husband and baby girl a year earlier so she agreed to take and race Jon as hers not realizing his background, who his father was or the wealth where he really came from and all the drama that would enfold before Jon finds out that he who his real mother and father were. The story takes you back and forward through the different points of views of what each character was going through at different time and that is probably where the story fell flat in some of those areas. I really want to continue reading Lisa Jackson`s books and really hope the next one is better. "
— Gabriela, 2/6/2014 -
" It was an okay read (just) but not up to Jackson's usual stories. It felt a little disjointed at times and was very predictable. "
— Jan, 2/5/2014 -
" This was my first lisa jackson read, I thought it was great. "
— Tori, 2/1/2014 -
" Lisa Jackson brought us another good book with a story of a rich disfunctional family. Talk about bullying! Well worth the read. "
— Sharon, 1/26/2014 -
" I could not put this book down. It was thrilling, sexy, edge-of-your-seat type stuff! Excellent read. Utterly enjoyable. "
— Chilli, 1/20/2014 -
" just my opinion but too much cheesy dialogue. "
— Benchpress, 1/14/2014 -
" This story dragged on and on and on and on and on......ugh "
— Leeann, 1/8/2014 -
" "OK though a little lame, apparently a rewrite of a previous release (titled Wishes) of the same story with some added embellishments. Not the greatest writing and maybe a bit choppier due to the rewrite, but a compelling story, including love, murder, family treachery" "
— Becca, 1/4/2014 -
" Being that it's the second book that i've read by Lisa jackson...i must say that shee is on my favorite author list...will be rading more of this author...if you haven't read her you should try....you will like her!! "
— Roxie, 12/28/2013 -
" An solid read, good mystery. "
— Connie, 12/28/2013 -
" I didn't enjoy this as much as her later books. Of course it is romance novel rather than mystery so that explains it. I do get tired of the repeated "thought" and fight against love stuff. Her later works are definitely better and more enjoyable. "
— Sherry, 12/26/2013 -
" lisa, lisa, lisa, i just love everything you write! if you love lisa jackson as i do, you will not be disappointed. "
— Sue, 12/14/2013 -
" Too much sex and nastiness. "
— Marita, 12/6/2013 -
" I liked it. Lisa is one of my favorite authors. "
— Rietje, 11/15/2013 -
" You could definitely tell this was an early attempt from Lisa Jackson. The story was interesting, but the writing was a bit clunky. "
— Amanda, 10/30/2013 -
" I'm not enthusiastic about paranormal anything, so found the psychic abilities of two of the main characters off putting. i didn't find much of this story believable. I don't think I would read another of her books. "
— Jan, 9/25/2013 -
" I didn't care what happened to the characters.. I didn't think the author did either.. I couldn't even finish the book. I have it available as a LendMe book on my Nook but can't offer it up, I'd feel bad. "
— MP, 7/5/2013 -
" this book had the wow factor that Lisa Jackson gives to a book! I got towards the end and couldn't put it down wanting to know what happens, and who's who, etc...! good reading!! "
— Deb, 5/16/2013 -
" Very intriguing. Kept my attention, plenty of suspense. "
— Angela, 3/31/2013 -
" This one was ok. The plot was unrealistic, but I still enjoyed. Read it if you're looking for a fun suspense story. Definitely not a Pulitzer Prize winner (however, I thought Pulitzer Prize winner, The Marriage Plot, pretty much sucked) "
— Jill, 10/26/2012 -
" The vision -Jon's vision- was very extraordinary. I don't know what to say, maybe you should read it yourself. "
— Femmy, 5/29/2012 -
" Pretty predictable not sure it was worth the time spent reading it but I kept on "
— Dona, 3/28/2012 -
" Good "get at the airport for something fast and entertaining" to read. "
— Verna, 12/28/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book more than any other Lisa Jackson book. The characters were likable, the story believable, and there was less gore/random violence/unbelievable plotlines in this book than usual. I would definitely recommend! "
— Kathy, 11/25/2011 -
" So far it is very interesting. I have never read a book with a storyline that compares. Will definitly Keep Lisa Jackson on my list of authors. Finished this book with a little sadness. Would have liked to stay in that story for a while longer. Enjoyed the book a lot. "
— Carlene, 10/30/2011 -
" This is a great read for anyone who likes a little mind reading and mystery! Lisa Jackson is very readable and I really enjoy her books. Highly recommend this one! "
— Reta, 6/26/2011 -
" Lisa Jackson brought us another good book with a story of a rich disfunctional family. Talk about bullying! Well worth the read. "
— Sharon, 5/2/2011 -
" It was a very good book. "
— Carol, 5/1/2011 -
" This was my first lisa jackson read, I thought it was great. "
— Tori, 4/21/2011 -
" There are some clever ideas in this book and a few of the character relationships are great to follow, but the plot and one of the main characters fell very flat for me. I'd recommend it as a popcorn read if you're into mildly twisted family politics. "
— Sara, 4/8/2011 -
" This was my first Lisa Jackson book. It won't be my last! The suspense that she built throughout the book kept me wanting more. I race through this book because I had to know how it ended! "
— Jfender, 3/30/2011 -
" I didn't care what happened to the characters.. I didn't think the author did either.. I couldn't even finish the book. I have it available as a LendMe book on my Nook but can't offer it up, I'd feel bad. "
— MP, 1/2/2011 -
" Good "get at the airport for something fast and entertaining" to read. "
— Verna, 12/21/2010 -
" Nice mystery dealing with an illegal adoption 15 years ago and the search now for the teenage boy and his mother. Not always realistic but Jackson's mysteries hold your attention "
— Pmcdnld2, 12/20/2010 -
" I usually love Lisa Jackson's books but this was a little too V.C. Andrews for me. <br/> "
— Cammie, 12/19/2010 -
" Not her best. Needs a good edit because of too much extraneous back story. Although for as needlessly long as it is, the book was still a fairly fast read. "
— Becky, 12/2/2010 -
" good author great book == have read all her books "
— Joanne, 11/16/2010 -
" just my opinion but too much cheesy dialogue. "
— Benchpress, 10/30/2010
About Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of mysteries, romance, historical romance, and romantic suspense novels in sixteen series, as well as more than forty stand-alone novels. Her books have been translated into a twenty foreign languages.
About Jack Garrett
Jack Garrett’s voice is immediately recognizable from his work in commercials and as a personality on radio stations in the West and Southwest. In addition to guest appearances on television, he has performed in dozens of theater productions on regional and New York stages, including Guys and Dolls, Hallelujah Breakdown, Prelude to a Kiss, Cast a Spell, and Bongo Fever.