See Her Run
Published on 1. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-1-5039-4987-4 (ISBN)
Description
"Journalist Peggy Townsend's superb debut delivers an intense character study...Townsend's sophisticated plotting and affinity for character development elevate See Her Run." -Associated Press
A former reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Aloa Snow knows what it means to be down and out. Once highly respected, she's now blackballed, in debt, and dealing with the echoes of an eating disorder. Until she gets one more shot to prove that she has what it takes-with a story some would die for...
After the body of a promising young athlete, Hayley Poole, is recovered in the Nevada desert, authorities rule it a suicide. But when Aloa discovers that the girl's boyfriend died in a similar accident only months before, her investigative instincts are on high alert. It turns out the girl was on the run from secrets that could kill.
This case is murder for Aloa, and Hayley won't be the last one to suffer. Someone very powerful forced Hayley to run for her life. Now Aloa must do the same.
A former reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Aloa Snow knows what it means to be down and out. Once highly respected, she's now blackballed, in debt, and dealing with the echoes of an eating disorder. Until she gets one more shot to prove that she has what it takes-with a story some would die for...
After the body of a promising young athlete, Hayley Poole, is recovered in the Nevada desert, authorities rule it a suicide. But when Aloa discovers that the girl's boyfriend died in a similar accident only months before, her investigative instincts are on high alert. It turns out the girl was on the run from secrets that could kill.
This case is murder for Aloa, and Hayley won't be the last one to suffer. Someone very powerful forced Hayley to run for her life. Now Aloa must do the same.
Reviews / Votes
"Townsend's debut is driven by brisk plotting with bursts of stylish prose. Her eye for sharp character details makes her one to watch." -Kirkus Reviews"See Her Run is fast-paced with many surprising twists that make this a page-turner. When you think you know who the killer is, this book will prove you wrong, building up the mystery and leaving you on the edge of your seat until everything comes crashing down at the conclusion. See Her Run is truly a novel you will not want to miss." -RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)
"An award-winning journalist herself, Townsend has created a nuanced young protagonist...This could be the beginning of an intriguing series." -Booklist
"Aloa Snow, the appealing heroine of Townsend's gripping first novel and series launch...investigate[s] the apparent suicide of twenty-five-year-old adventure runner Hayley Poole...Aloa's pursuit of the story of Hayley's death plunges her into a world of murder and corporate intrigue. Readers will look forward to seeing more of plucky Aloa." -Publishers Weekly
"If you're looking for a sweet little whodunit that could have been cribbed from Murder She Wrote, one that won't bother you with disturbing mental images of death, violence, and the darkness that lurks in the recesses of the human soul, look elsewhere. This ain't that." -GoodTimes Santa Cruz
"Snow is a multi-faceted and intriguing character...Kudos to the author for providing a fresh and interesting protagonist." -Mystery Playground
"Journalist Peggy Townsend's superb debut delivers an intense character study...Townsend's sophisticated plotting and affinity for character development elevate See Her Run." -Associated Press
"With a flawed but relatable heroine and many twists, this book will grab readers' attention." -The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5039-4987-4 (9781503949874)
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Peggy Townsend is an award-winning journalist whose stories have appeared in newspapers around the country. She's chased a serial killer through a graveyard at midnight and panhandled with street kids. In 2005, the USC Annenberg Institute for Justice and Journalism awarded her a Racial Justice Fellowship. Peggy is a runner, a downhill skier, and a mountain biker. She currently lives on the Central Coast of California. Follow her on Twitter @peggytownsend or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/peggytownsendbooks.