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Nathan's Run Mass Market Paperback – December 31, 2019

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THE SENSATIONAL AWARD-WINNING THRILLER
 
“IMPRESSIVE AND PROVOCATIVE . . .VASTLY ENTERTAINING.”
–San Francisco Chronicle
 
It begins with a savage killing at a suburban Virginia juvenile detention center, but nothing is as it seems. Accused of murder and branded a cop-killer, Nathan Bailey becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt led by homicide Lieutenant Warren Michaels, himself a grieving father.  What no one knows is that the real killer is a mob hitman, and that Nathan is his next target.
 
Alone and desperate, Nathan has nowhere to turn for help but a sharp-tongued radio talk show host who has already pronounced him guilty to her national audience.  Thrilling, violent and achingly poignant, Nathan's Run will touch the heart of anyone who's ever faced seemingly impossible odds.
 
With a New Author’s Note
 
“FAST, INTRIGUING . . . A CLEVER PLOT WITH ENOUGH MENACE TO KEEP READERS ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS.” –Boston Herald
 
“RACES TO A PULSE-POUNDING CONCLUSION.” –Kirkus Reviews
 
“SEE NATHAN RUN. BETTER, READ NATHAN’S RUN. IT’S SERIOUS FUN.”
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  2. Print length
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  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Pinnacle
  5. Publication date
    December 31, 2019
  6. Dimensions
    4.11 x 1.22 x 7.47 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0786045515
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0786045518
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John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of eighteen thrillers, including the acclaimed Jonathan Grave series. Against All Enemies won the International Thriller Writers’ Award for best paperback original. Nathan’s Run won the American Library Association’s Alex Award for best novel.  His books have been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. An expert in explosives safety and a former firefighter, he holds a master’s degree from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary. He lives in Virginia. Learn more at his website, www.johngilstrap.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pinnacle; Reprint edition (December 31, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786045515
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786045518
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 950L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.11 x 1.22 x 7.47 inches
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When John Gilstrap's first novel, Nathan's Run, hit the market in 1996, it set the literary world on fire. Publication rights sold in 23 countries, the movie rights were scooped up at auction by Warner Brothers, and John changed professions. A safety engineer by training and education, he specialized in explosives and hazardous materials, and also served 15 years in the fire and rescue service, rising to the rank of lieutenant.

That "first" book was really his fourth, and that one call from an agent (after logging 27 rejections) changed the trajectory of his life. Twenty books and seven movie projects later, it's been a good run, and it's still running. But his career track looks more like a sine curve than a rocket ship. There were lots of setbacks along the way. At one point, his writing career appeared to be dead. Then came the comeback.

John's presentation, "Dare to Dream", tells the story of triumph, disappointment, despair and finally some long-lasting success.

John has spoken at events across the country, most recently at the Pike's Peak Writers Conference in Colorado Springs, and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers in Denver. In February, he will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the California Association of Teachers of English in Los Angeles. His YouTube channel, "A Writer's View of Writing and Publishing" has over 1,700 subscribers and more are coming aboard every day.

Outside of his writing life, John is a renowned safety expert with extensive knowledge of explosives, hazardous materials, and fire behavior. John lives in Fairfax, VA.

Please visit John's website, www.johngilstrap.com for more information.

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Harold Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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Fantastic read. Once I started reading I had to finish it. I had to know Nathan was okay. This author never disappoints me.
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Kay C DiBianca
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful suspense
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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Nathan's Run is a well-engineered story that kept me turning the pages long after my bedtime. Mr. Gilstrap creates well-defined characters who play their roles perfectly. Since I'm not a fan of explicit violence, I skimmed parts of the book, but the story kept me coming back.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016
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Fun, quick read that kept my interest and had me rooting for Nathan to evade the folks who were trying to capture him. He was such a sweet kid, and I liked his interactions with Denise, the radio host. What I didn't like was the abrupt ending. I went to the author's website and read the alternate ending, but wasn't crazy about that one either, although I am glad that Nathan ended up with the 'good guy,' since that was what I was hoping would happen. I also wish there was more detail about the destruction of the career of that idiot politician, Petrelli.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touching
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021
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A well-written story with heart. I cried and found myself praying and rooting for Nathan. A wonderful book that I could read again.
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Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars Different, Interesting and Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013
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I had not heard of the author before picking up Hostage Zero a few weeks ago, but after reading it I was hooked. So I immediately started looking for the author's early works. I ordered Nathan's Run not knowing what to expect from review -- a book about a 12 year old kid? Hmmm, okay I'll give it a try. It drew me in from the first page and wound up finishing the book in two days. Absolutely loved it. A different story than most of the suspense/mystery book. No traditional terrorists to battle, but the bad guys were even worse because they were picking on a little kid. Now off to find a few more books from John Gilstrap,
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grandmum
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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I gave just discovered John Gilstap in the last six months. Thanks, Amazon, for making the suggestion. His books are well written, tightly plotted, and populated with believable characters, I have bought all of his books and have rationed them out, keeping myself from reading them all at once! Thanks, Amazon, for making it possible to find old works.
Try thus author. I can hardly put his books down!
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Barb
3.0 out of 5 stars Nathan's Run
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015
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I chose this rating because I felt this was a very good novel.
I was surprised to learn Nathan's Run was Mr Gilstrap's first novel.
Although I would never want my 13 year old grandson to read it.
It was just to violent.
I was so sure Nathan would be killed at the conclusion.
I was pleased he did live though his unbelievable adventure and I do mean unbelievable tell of violence.
The story did have a good plot. After it was finally reveled why these people were attempting to kill him. (Insurance monies ) Gosh I should have seen that coming.
Well it was a good story.
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Denise K. Maguire
4.0 out of 5 stars A boy-on-the-run mystery
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013
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This is a suspenseful story of a kid on the run, and when the story sticks to Nathan it’s first-rate, but not so much when it focuses on the antics of the story’s adults. The long ending and eventual resolution of the “good guys vs. the bad guys” was not anywhere as strong as the earlier telling of Nathan’s original dilemma or when the developing plot was detailing his efforts to evade capture while on the run – from Nathan’s perspective. All in all a good read and I especially loved reading the story in “Nathan’s voice”, which the author did brilliantly.

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NATHANIEL
5.0 out of 5 stars quality for a used book
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2022
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the description for this book was 100% right on the it was used but i am still able to read it and use it as if it was brand new
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5.0 out of 5 stars le thème du roman
Reviewed in France on May 14, 2021
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Mrs K Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2012
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Nathan's Run was one of the first book i've read from John Gilstrap.

The plot grips you right from the start as to why did people, mostly law officals wanted to kill Nathan.

Well as you read through the book the reason behind it all becomes clear, money!

The ending was sudden after such a build up but it left you with your ideas off what could happen and if you had read the book between the lines you know where it would have headed.

A fab read as always i have found with John's book. If you like Nathan's Run, i would try out the Graves series and enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2020
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Mr Gilstrap as always delivered and then some. Read this book in one sitting so be warned once you pick it up you will not be able to put it down until you come to the end it is that gripping a read. Had me cheering, crying and rooting for Nathan. A real gripping and entertaining read. Everyone must read.
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Sylabuss
5.0 out of 5 stars Nathan's Run
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2015
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A few heart attacks later, I've finished reading this book. Excellent story full of action and introspection for both Nathan, and the police department. It was such a relief when we finally understood the reasons. I loved the story.

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