Simon and his wife, Ingrid, have three children. Their oldest, Paige, has been lost to them for a while. She has been lost to her addictions. And that boyfriend of hers. Simon has been looking for Paige on every street corner and in every park, even though he and Ingrid agreed to just let her go. And then one day he sees her, playing the guitar in a park. He hardly recognized her but was happy to see her. Unfortunately, her boyfriend was there and the situation escalated. The video of Simon punching the "homeless" man went viral, making his life very difficult.
Now the police have told them that the boyfriend is dead. He died a violent death. And he is a suspect, obviously, Simon didn't do it, and the police soon agree. But where is Paige? Did she kill the man who got her addicted to drugs? Or is she a victim herself? Soon Simon and Ingrid find themselves in a dangerous, life-threatening situation. But they will do whatever it takes to find Paige. But will it be too late? And does his death have anything to do with the young men who are being murdered all over the area?
Run Away is Harlan Coben at his best. Simon and Ingrid are good people. Good parents who have a daughter battling nightmares and addictions. Things they know nothing about. When they heard about Aaron's death, their immediate reaction was for the safety of their daughter. The path they take to find Paige is a non-stop thrill ride for the reader. Involving drug dealers, a crazy cult, and one no-nonsense landlord. There is a lot of bloodshed in this book, but it only adds to the suspense. I really liked Simon and found Ingrid to be a little cold, she had cut off Paige and had even told Simon not to look for her. There was a big reveal later that redeemed her a little in my eyes, but I am not sure if it was enough. There are a few other quirky characters that added to the layers of the story, including an appearance by an "old friend", Nap. In the end, things ended the best possible way for Paige, it was satisfying. Even a relief. -- CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS!
Bottom Line - Every year I eagerly await the latest Harlan Coben novel. I will always be a devoted fan of his, but not every book is created equal. Run Away was definitely worth the wait.
- Details: Run Away by Harlan Coben
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- Pages: 384
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Publication Date: 3/19/19
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- Thank you to Netgalley for the free review copy.
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