Book Description

(Young Adult thriller, horror) ****Winner 2012 PEI Book Awards for Fiction**** Prepare to be gripped by the heart-pounding intensity of RUN by Patti Larsen – an award-winning contemporary thriller that will leave you breathless! Meet Reid, a sixteen-year-old who believes his life has finally returned to normal. His sister Lucy, his pillar of strength, rescues him from a year of foster care, assuring him that their new life holds the promise of a fresh start. With newfound hope, Reid believes that their troubles are finally behind them. But everything changes in an instant. In the dead of night, Reid is abruptly torn from his sanctuary, cruelly abandoned in the heart of an unforgiving forest, far from home. Confusion and fear consume him as he tries to make sense of this nightmarish predicament. With no knowledge of why he's been cast into this treacherous wilderness, Reid finds himself hunted by a sadistic group of pursuers who take pleasure in tormenting and eliminating vulnerable young souls like his. In the midst of darkness, Reid must learn to survive. Running becomes his only means of escaping the relentless hunters who prowl the shadows, relentlessly pursuing him with murderous intent. Patti Larsen's RUN is an electrifying contemporary thriller that has earned accolades for its gripping storytelling and relentless suspense. Brace yourself for a pulse-pounding race against time, as Reid seeks to evade his pursuers, piece together the puzzle of his abduction, and uncover the sinister truth that lurks beneath the surface. With each turn of the page, you'll be transported into a world of relentless danger and nail-biting suspense. Larsen's masterful prose will keep you on the edge of your seat, your heart pounding with every twist and turn. Can Reid outwit his merciless hunters and find his way back to safety? Or will he become another victim in their deadly game? RUN is more than just a thrilling adventure; it's a story of resilience, survival, and the unbreakable bond between siblings. Patti Larsen delivers a tour de force that explores the depths of human strength and the will to fight against insurmountable odds. Don't miss your chance to experience the adrenaline rush of RUN – because sometimes, running is the only option when faced with unimaginable danger, and the race for survival becomes a thrilling battle for life itself. KEYWORDS: young adult horror, young adult thriller, ya horror, ya thriller, young adult sci-fi, young adult fiction, young adult horror series, young adult horror book, young adult thriller series, young adult thriller book, young adult science fiction