The Running Path

by Lisa M. Miller

Abby Greene enjoys living in Watertown, nestled in the Adirondack Mountains. Hired as an assignment editor, she is excited to demonstrate her reporting skills covering a local story. Painful memories resurface when she discovers that the topic deals with teen suicide. Abby’s childhood friend, Becca, took her own life years ago. As Abby and fellow reporter Paul delve into this hauntingly familiar issue, several bizarre coincidences arise and the discovery is made that Becca's death may have been murder. The research now turns into a dangerous journey that reveals shocking evidence from her investigation. She encounters a mysterious funeral director, money hungry relatives and someone that will go to any length to stop her from exposing the truth. As Abby continues to unravel the details as to what is going on in this sleepy little town, she finds each situation becomes more precarious then the last.

238 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Award-winning author Lisa M. Miller writes mysteries and thrillers that allow book lovers to face fear and the unknown from the comfort of their reading spaces. She has worked in broadcast media for over two decades, with her television experience reflected in her debut novel, The Running Path. The award-winning young adult thriller, My Skull Possession combines her favorite genres, blurring the lines of mystery, thriller, and horror. Her newest release, The Summit Society, is a thriller about secret societies, due out in February 2025. When she is not writing or reading, Lisa follows tastes and trends in the craft beer world due in part to her husband's renowned brewery and brewpubs. They reside in the coal region of Northeast PA with their children and charming West Highland Terriers.

Reviews

[David Freas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This first mystery by Lisa M. Miller was a good one.

The story is set in Watertown, NY, an area I’m familiar with, have had relatives live in the area for many years. Reading this book brought back happy memories of those days.

I cared about Abby and Paul, the main characters – one of my prime necessities for enjoying a book – and rooted for them to succeed as their research for a series on teen suicides raises questions about Abby’s friend Becca’s suicide years earlier.

I admit I figured out the guilty party around 60% through the book but had the motive behind it wrong.

I hope Miller brings back Abby and Paul for more adventures.

[Abby Rigdon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid thriller. Title didn’t seem to match the book but that didn’t take away from it!

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite some nagging questions, and the need for some judicious editing and proofreading, I thought The Running Path was a good story. It gave me a little more information than is typical in a thriller about the main character and had an unforeseen surprise or two. That said I, I liked it and therefore give it 3 stars.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the suspense in the story. Had a hard time putting it down.