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RUN
When Congressional staffer Ben Walsh receives a cryptic text from his wife he initially doesn’t think much of it. But while waiting to hear from her again, Ben discovers that the text came an hour before a shooting that occurred along her daily running route. Veronica won’t pick up her phone, and when she doesn’t return home, he knows she is somehow involved.
When the police name Veronica as their main suspect and more evidence suggesting his wife’s involvement appears, even Ben has to reconsider what he knows about her.
Unbeknownst to Ben, a killer from Veronica’s past is lurking, with his own reasons for wanting to find her. What Ben does know is his best chance at saving Veronica, and keeping her out of prison, is finding her and the truth before the police—or this killer—do. But what if the truth is even more deadly than he could imagine?
Praise
“A fast-paced, well-crafted thriller about a man whose wife disappears, plunging him into a dark world filled with mysteries and threats. Matthew Becker’s debut is a winner!” —Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“RUN is an adrenaline infused race to an explosive finish! Becker cleverly wields his mathematical and political expertise to create a story that is both wicked smart and exceptionally fun.”—Marlee Bush, Author of WHEN SHE WAS ME
“This rocket-fast debut thriller is packed with secret identities, questionable allegiances, and international intrigue. The intricate plot and cleverly crafted clues will keep you guessing who and what you can trust until the final page.” —K.T. Nguyen, Author of YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID
“With his debut thriller RUN, Matthew Becker delivers a gripping blend of political intrigue, international crime, and personal terror. When Ben Walsh’s wife goes missing on the same day as a tragic shooting, his search for answers shatters everything he thought he knew. The fate of his family and the country are intertwined in this fun, fast-paced read as full of twists as hidden motives. Every time you think you know who to trust, new motives are revealed, keeping you guessing to the last satisfying page. Don’t start this one too late, or you’re guaranteed to be reading all night!”—Sarah Warburton, Author of YOU CAN NEVER TELL
“This D.C. crime thriller with off-the-charts emotional intelligence is a must-read.”—BestThrillers.com
“Ben is a worthy hero to drape this wonderfully constructed story around. This is a terrific debut.”—Robin Agnew, Co-owner of Aunt Agatha’s Mystery Bookstore