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'A great storyteller hitting his stride' - Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher novelsWhen a man's name is read out to be killed, he must do everything to survive. Run is a relentless thriller from Blake Crouch, the bestselling author of Dark Matter and Upgrade.


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1 author picked Run as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

It’s an absolutely relentless post-apocalyptic survival novel. I’ve read dozens of books in this genre and this one feels unique because it just never stops.

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