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You Can Run
Propulsive, atmospheric standalone thriller
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It takes a village to save a child in this pulse-pounding standalone thriller from the acclaimed author of The Man on the Street
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It takes a village to save a child in this pulse-pounding standalone thriller from the acclaimed author of The Man on the Street.
'Fast-paced and gripping' — Harriet Tyce
'A propulsive page-turner' — Vaseem Khan
It wasn't her dad they were after. It was her.
Ruby Winter is surprised when her reclusive father invites a stranger into their house. She eavesdrops on their conversation and is alarmed when she hears a fight break out. She dashes into the kitchen to save her dad, but the stranger's the one lying on the floor in a pool of blood.
Her dad urges her to pack a bag. They must quit their Northumbrian cottage and run. There isn't time to explain why. But as they try to flee, her dad is captured.
The only people who can help her are the villagers she has shunned her whole life. But, desperate to find her father and to work out who took him and why, she must seek their help.
But what if learning the truth means discovering the life she once knew was a lie?
Discover what readers are saying about You Can Run:
'A fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat ride from start to finish' — 5* Reader Review
'This story had me hooked from the start... Trevor Wood is now one of my favourite authors' — 5* Reader Review
'The tight, twisty plot keeps you guessing right up to the end' — 5* Reader Review
'A brilliantly written book which I found very difficult to put down' — 5* Reader Review
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Trevor Wood's You Can Run is celebrated for its heartwarming yet gripping narrative, filled with engaging characters and a razor-sharp edge. Reviewers praise its fast pace and intricate plot, underpinned by dark humour and a compelling sense of community. The novel's intense suspense, humanistic themes, and the protagonist, Ruby, make it a standout thriller that resonates with authenticity and emotional depth.
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ISBN: 9781529414868
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quercus Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Trevor Wood has lived in Newcastle for twenty-five years and considers himself an adopted Geordie. He's a successful playwright who has also worked as a journalist and spin-doctor for the City Council. Prior to that he served in the Royal Navy for sixteen years. Trevor holds an MA in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction) from UEA. The Man on the Street, his first novel, was published to widespread critical acclaim and won the 2020 CWA New Blood Dagger. One Way Street was his second novel and Dead End Street concluded the trilogy.
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