A review by xkay_readsx
The Runaway by Nick Petrie

4.0

Apparently sociopaths can be very charming.

4.5⭐
Ooh Nick Petrie's novel with two PoVs, a bit then - now, I totally enjoyed this one! The Runaway is a crime, action, thriller with a former Marine lead- Peter Ash. It can be read as a standalone thriller.

Peter is on his way back to Milwaukee after picking up his '68 Chevy truck from Portland. While driving through Nebraska, he stopped to help a young pregnant Helene whose little car seems to be broken down. Peter has a tendency to help those in need. Being the trouble magnet that he is, not only did Helene need a ride, but she's also trying to escape her dangerous and depraved husband, an ex-cop no less.

The Runaway is gripping, fast-paced and action packed. I enjoyed the chase across multiple states that had me on the edge of my seat. There wasn't a single moment when I felt bored. I enjoyed the characters like Helene and even the villains were well written. His buddy Lewis and girlfriend June have a small role in this one. I actually thought Petrie couldn't write female characters, but he proved me wrong. Helene is likable, I guess June is June.

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