Run - by Christy Cooper-Burnett (Paperback)

About the Book

A desperate mother and her teenage son are on the run from the most ruthless people imaginable --a vicious street gang who want them dead. Now the bond between mother and son is put to the test in a deadly game of survival.

Book Synopsis

"An adrenaline rush of a book that hooked me from the first page." -Haris Orkin, author of the James Flynn Escapade series

Kendra Thompson's tranquil life goes from safe and predictable to living nightmare when her teenage son catches something sinister on video. Forced to run from ruthless killers intent on silencing them forever, Kendra knows she can't trust anyone to help them. Not even the police. But Kendra's pursuers didn't count on her courage and determination-and when this mother is pushed to her limits there's nothing she won't do to protect her son.

Join Kendra on a pulse-pounding journey as she races against time to save her son in a gripping tale of survival and sacrifice.

Review Quotes

2024 Literary Global Independent Author Awards Winner - Thriller

2024 Literary Global Independent Author Awards Finalist - Cover Design

2024 Literary Global Independent Author Awards Finalist - Suspense

2024 Maxy Awards Runner-Up - Mystery & Crime Fiction

Reader Ready Award: Top Pick 2025

"Featuring unrelenting action and an unpredictable storyline, Christy Cooper-Burnett's razor-sharp novel, Run, transforms sunny Southern California into a modern Wild West." -Indies Today

"The novel (RUN) presents a riveting combination of unceasing action and intricate ethical quandaries, marking it as a noteworthy contribution to contemporary thriller literature." -Literary Titan

"Prepare not to breathe with this heart-pounding, nail-biting thriller." -Sublime Book Reviews

"The twists and turns keep coming in the plot to keep readers on the edge of their seats." -Readers' Favorite

"An adrenaline rush of a book that hooked me from the first page." -Haris Orkin, author of the James Flynn Escapade series

"The stakes are deadly and the tension rockets into overdrive in this electrifying story." -Regina Buttner, author of Down a Bad Road

"Run is a thriller with great heart-and with plenty of heart-stopping moments." -Scott Michael Powers, author of The Murder Plague

"An electrifying thriller where mother and son find themselves in a desperate game of survival, depicting the lengths a mother will go through to protect her child." -Ellen Ricciutti, author of One Time or Another