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Run, Run, Run
'Run, Run, Run' is a crime thriller, a novel that never lets up, taking an ordinary couple into a life they could never envisage.
After giving evidence against a gangster in a murder trial, Dan Thompson is whisked away into the Witness Protection Scheme. But even that can't protect him and his wife, Sally.
Somebody knows their new identity - somebody who shouldn't.
Frank Tong is an artist who finds inspiration for his paintings from the violence of his criminal life. When his brother is put away for murder he wants revenge.
And Frank has a mole in the Witness Protection Scheme.
Dan and the pregnant Sally have no choice. They have to flee. They go on the run from both sides of the law.
They must learn to lie, steal, shoot and fight to survive.
They can't use their credit cards, cash machines, mobile phones - anything that will give away their location. They must constantly look over their shoulder. It's living life like a criminal - a difficult task for two law abiding people.
What will it take to return to a normal life? How far are they prepared to go? What will they sacrifice for their freedom?
'Run, Run, Run' is a crime thriller that will have your heart racing and your mind buzzing.
...Sometimes the best way to get justice is to run away from it...
(2014 REVISED EDITION)
After giving evidence against a gangster in a murder trial, Dan Thompson is whisked away into the Witness Protection Scheme. But even that can't protect him and his wife, Sally.
Somebody knows their new identity - somebody who shouldn't.
Frank Tong is an artist who finds inspiration for his paintings from the violence of his criminal life. When his brother is put away for murder he wants revenge.
And Frank has a mole in the Witness Protection Scheme.
Dan and the pregnant Sally have no choice. They have to flee. They go on the run from both sides of the law.
They must learn to lie, steal, shoot and fight to survive.
They can't use their credit cards, cash machines, mobile phones - anything that will give away their location. They must constantly look over their shoulder. It's living life like a criminal - a difficult task for two law abiding people.
What will it take to return to a normal life? How far are they prepared to go? What will they sacrifice for their freedom?
'Run, Run, Run' is a crime thriller that will have your heart racing and your mind buzzing.
...Sometimes the best way to get justice is to run away from it...
(2014 REVISED EDITION)
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2011
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About the author
Mark Capell
14 books56 followersMark Capell is a former documentary television director. He made shows for the BBC, ITV and satellite. He got to meet all sorts of weird and wonderful people, including a gangster who offered, for 'cost price', to kill anybody who upset him. Needless to say, he never took up the offer.
Instead, he decided to take his storytelling skills to the world of fiction.
His debut novel, 'Run, Run, Run', became a number one bestselling crime thriller on Amazon.
He followed it up with a series of novellas about a failed actor who becomes a successful undercover cop because of his inordinate ability to lie - The Myles Morgan Mysteries.
'Vows to Kill' was his second full length novel and is about a detective who receives a death threat: I will kill you on your wedding day.
A compilation of all four Myles Morgan Undercover stories is now available in 'Myles Undercover'. The first story 'No Hero' can be downloaded here on Goodreads for free.
Capell's latest novel is Café Insomniac: 25-year-old Justin opens an all-night café, but is soon on a quest to find out how his insomnia is connected to the murder of a customer.
web: http://www.mark-capell.com
Twitter: @markcapell
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mark.capell.w...
Instead, he decided to take his storytelling skills to the world of fiction.
His debut novel, 'Run, Run, Run', became a number one bestselling crime thriller on Amazon.
He followed it up with a series of novellas about a failed actor who becomes a successful undercover cop because of his inordinate ability to lie - The Myles Morgan Mysteries.
'Vows to Kill' was his second full length novel and is about a detective who receives a death threat: I will kill you on your wedding day.
A compilation of all four Myles Morgan Undercover stories is now available in 'Myles Undercover'. The first story 'No Hero' can be downloaded here on Goodreads for free.
Capell's latest novel is Café Insomniac: 25-year-old Justin opens an all-night café, but is soon on a quest to find out how his insomnia is connected to the murder of a customer.
web: http://www.mark-capell.com
Twitter: @markcapell
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mark.capell.w...
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July 29, 2016
Run Run Run – Trust No-one when on the Run
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mark Capell
Format: Kindle
After witnessing a brutal murder, Dan Thompson decides to do his civic duty to ensure the man who has committed the crime is punished for his actions. Unfortunately, that man is one of the country’s most wanted crime bosses. Frank Tong, a crime family assassin, is sent to eliminate Dan and his wife, but government handlers arrive just ahead of Tong and whisk the couple away. To ensure their ongoing safety, the government removes all evidence of the couple’s old lives and enters them into the Witness Protection Scheme. Unfortunately, Dan and Sally find the program is anything but safe and only through a bit of luck are they able to escape Tong’s clutches and go forever on the run.
Mark Capell’s “Run, Run, Run” is a wonderfully paced thriller. I especially enjoyed the rich and multi-dimensional characters Capell creates. The protagonist, Frank Tong, is a self-mutilating psychotic murderer but he is definitely not the stereotypical killer as Frank’s inner demons also evoke incredibly evocative artwork. As for Dan and Sally not only is their relationship strained given their situation as each struggles with the lives they have lost but also the life they are creating both figuratively and literally. Who are they becoming in their new fictionalized world? This careful consideration and attention to characterization by Capell adds a depth to a what could have been just a nicely paced and engaging plot.
Finally, I enjoyed the interesting local that the UK provides in this novel – the Cornwall area is well described and the unique challenges faced by UK law enforcement add yet another wrinkle to the mix.
Capell’s Run, Run, Run is available on Kindle.
Note: A complimentary copy of this work was provided in return for a review.
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mark Capell
Format: Kindle
After witnessing a brutal murder, Dan Thompson decides to do his civic duty to ensure the man who has committed the crime is punished for his actions. Unfortunately, that man is one of the country’s most wanted crime bosses. Frank Tong, a crime family assassin, is sent to eliminate Dan and his wife, but government handlers arrive just ahead of Tong and whisk the couple away. To ensure their ongoing safety, the government removes all evidence of the couple’s old lives and enters them into the Witness Protection Scheme. Unfortunately, Dan and Sally find the program is anything but safe and only through a bit of luck are they able to escape Tong’s clutches and go forever on the run.
Mark Capell’s “Run, Run, Run” is a wonderfully paced thriller. I especially enjoyed the rich and multi-dimensional characters Capell creates. The protagonist, Frank Tong, is a self-mutilating psychotic murderer but he is definitely not the stereotypical killer as Frank’s inner demons also evoke incredibly evocative artwork. As for Dan and Sally not only is their relationship strained given their situation as each struggles with the lives they have lost but also the life they are creating both figuratively and literally. Who are they becoming in their new fictionalized world? This careful consideration and attention to characterization by Capell adds a depth to a what could have been just a nicely paced and engaging plot.
Finally, I enjoyed the interesting local that the UK provides in this novel – the Cornwall area is well described and the unique challenges faced by UK law enforcement add yet another wrinkle to the mix.
Capell’s Run, Run, Run is available on Kindle.
Note: A complimentary copy of this work was provided in return for a review.
February 11, 2016
Published: 04/09/2011
Author: Mark Capell
Recommended for: fan's of thrillers
Edition: Kindle
This is a book written by the very talented Mark Capell. I found this one on the Kindle Store for free and thought that it would be a very enjoyable read...and i wasn't disappointed! I thought that it was a brilliant story of adventure and bravery. Okay so the storyline might not be the most believeable...but that doesn't mean that it is a bad book to read, it was a very good thriller, with quite a few 'grisly' parts that will be great for fans of thrillers. The style of writting made the story flow well and was very easy to read without too much confusion going on it is easy for the reader to follow along with. I would recommend it for fans of thrillers.
Author: Mark Capell
Recommended for: fan's of thrillers
Edition: Kindle
This is a book written by the very talented Mark Capell. I found this one on the Kindle Store for free and thought that it would be a very enjoyable read...and i wasn't disappointed! I thought that it was a brilliant story of adventure and bravery. Okay so the storyline might not be the most believeable...but that doesn't mean that it is a bad book to read, it was a very good thriller, with quite a few 'grisly' parts that will be great for fans of thrillers. The style of writting made the story flow well and was very easy to read without too much confusion going on it is easy for the reader to follow along with. I would recommend it for fans of thrillers.
June 6, 2021
I enjoyed this the longer it went on. I thought that it started off relatively slow, took a while to get going, then really hit its stride. By the end, I really began to care for the characters and what they were going through.
April 20, 2016
A gripping read and for once a book with a twist I hadn't seen coming which is always a bonus!
Far fetched at times but who's to know what really goes on with witness protection. It was partially set in one of my favourite parts of the country so was visualising the characters in location; it's what I love about reading 2 people can read the same book and see it entirely differently.
Definitely one for fans of thrillers.
Far fetched at times but who's to know what really goes on with witness protection. It was partially set in one of my favourite parts of the country so was visualising the characters in location; it's what I love about reading 2 people can read the same book and see it entirely differently.
Definitely one for fans of thrillers.
April 17, 2013
Sometimes doing the right thing isn't such a good idea!
I liked the storyline of this thriller despite the events being a little unrealistic at times. It was an easy read with quite a few twists. I wasn't keen on the grisly bits but, of course, without them the villain wouldn't be as villainous.
I liked the storyline of this thriller despite the events being a little unrealistic at times. It was an easy read with quite a few twists. I wasn't keen on the grisly bits but, of course, without them the villain wouldn't be as villainous.
September 8, 2015
Imaginative action thriller in which a young couple find themselves in danger and running for their lives.
March 25, 2013
I enjoyed this read. I have read everything Mark Capell has on Amazon and I enjoyed this the least but am still glad I read it and am looking forward to his next book.
October 30, 2014
awesome story of bravery & family
February 21, 2012
OK, it was easy to read but not always believable.
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