Run: A Gritty and Gripping Crime Thriller. You'll be Hooked

I have been a huge fan of Mandasue Heller for some years now and have read all her books so when I had the opportunity to read & review her new book ‘Run’, I naturally jumped at it.  Wowzers, I have to say that this is one heck of a book and in fact I think that it is the best Mandasue Heller book that I have ever read.  Her fans are in for a real treat when it is released.Mandasue Heller writes in such a way that you can’t help but be drawn into the story.  I found that I was gripped from the very first word on the very first page and before I knew it I had finished the book.  It was almost as if the pages were turning themselves.  It’s true that the story is a little slow to start with but I think that it is necessary to do it that way to develop a more rounded view of the characters and their backgrounds.  As the book continues, the storylines gather pace until matters come to a head in a tense and dramatic conclusion.  I almost had to read the book through my fingers as I genuinely feared what was going to happen next.  This book is really well written with a good dose of authenticity in that Mandasue Heller writes with supreme confidence about certain issues that she has clearly experienced or has knowledge of.  I found that ‘Run’ was a real ‘CPID’ (can’t put it down) book and the book travelled everywhere with me.  I begrudged having to take out my two Labradors as I just wanted to read on.Characterwise, to start with Jake appears to a real charmer with looks and a caring personality but I couldn’t help but suspect that there was more to him than first appeared.  At the start of the story I quite liked Jake but by the end of the book Jake made my skin crawl.  To find out why you really should read the book.  I really liked Leanne as she is a proud woman, who does not let her financial situation affect her standards.  Leanne’s ex-boyfriend cheated on her and she is naturally wary of Jake when he tries to worm his way in to her affections.  I also loved the character of Chrissie, who is Leanne’s best friend.  She’s a ballsy lady from a tough background, who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.In short then I really, really LOVED this book and I can’t wait to read more by this very talented and very knowledgeable author.  I would definitely recommend this book to others.  I award this book 5* out of 5* but I would award it more if I could, as I thought that it really is that good.

Amandasue Heller is a great writer , never fails . Outstanding

I enjoyed this book, though I have to say it came across as more of a romance/drama at the start as opposed to a 'gripping crime thriller.' The characters were well drawn but much emphasis seemed to be on the developing relationship between the main characters and with little action until about 70% through. It trundled along at a nice enough pace to keep me interested, since there was definitely something shady about Jake. But I won't spoil it. The final third had me gripped to the end.After reading 'Tainted Lives' by the same author, I'm sad to say 'Run' fell a little short of my expectations. I found it tame by comparison, not nearly so gritty and with a somewhat abrupt ending.What I would describe as a quick and easy read.

This book is so gripping you can not put it down roll on her next book (I have got it)

The first book I've read from this author and I was impressed great book and characters very gritty and life like I highly recommend

After buying my first Mandasue Heller book from a charity shop I've been hooked ever since ! I really enjoyed this book and was sad it came to an abrupt end. All in all a very good read,if you like crime/thriller then this is for you.

What a fantastic read…. Couldn’t put it down.Highly recommend.

Enjoyed the book a very good read from start to finish.Because you never thought, how the story would have ended.