I have already read Lloyd’s other novels (which are superb) so when I saw he had written a 3rd novel I had to get my hands on a copy. Thankyou to @HarperCollinsUK for approving my @Netgalley ARC and for sending me a physical copy. I loved Stone Maidens and Maidens of the Cave so of course I had high expectations for this one and it turns out I thoroughly enjoyed this one too.

The writing in The Runner is excellent and the storytelling is so engaging I found myself unable to put it down. There’s a lot of moving parts, as you would expect from a multi POV crime thriller. Combined with twists and turns and a building suspense I was kept on my toes from the first few chapters. Normally I’m quite good at being able to predict what’s going to happen but there were several moments that caught me off guard which added to my enjoyment of the story! And I certainly wasn’t expecting that ending either!

An enjoyable read which had plenty of tension and adventure
Well written with good believable characters and well described locations
I would definitely read more from this author

The Runner by Lloyd Devereux Richards is a contemporary suspense thriller that captured my attention from the start.
Lloyd Devereux Richards has created a complex and well executed plotline. The Runner is a thinking mans novel that keeps the reader on their toes throughout.
There are all the elements to make this an exciting tale – heroes and villains, cross country chases, assassins, FBI, innocent victims and much more. The reader buckles up for a roller coaster ride as we cling on, with pulses rising.
We see how upbringings shape the person we become – a character’s father did not believe he would amount to anything. How true was this prophecy? You will have to read the novel in order to find out.
A sister has a bond with her brother, caring enough to make a difficult phone call. Would he do the same?
Childhood friends can be depended on. A character takes advantage of this bond.
The setting is in America in November. As a road trip is taken across country, the snowy weather mirrors the action which is unpredictable and turns on a knife edge.
All the characters were well drawn. The villains were gruff, unpredictable and ruthless at every turn. Both female characters were similar but different, both proving to have more bottle than some of the men.
The Runner was an extremely exciting and engaging read. The ending was superb – I did not see that coming!
The Runner would make a fabulous television series.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.