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If You Can't Run
The first time he got caught in the shooter’s path, he couldn’t run. The second time, he couldn’t hide.
As a nonpartisan staffer for the Tennessee General Assembly, Judd Tanner was hired to write whatever legislation the politicos wanted crafted into bills that would either die a slow death in committee or become law. It should have been just another dull, routine job, and it was, until an assault-rifle ban that he wrote inspired an ultra-right-wing wacko to shoot up the state capitol building. Now a surviving witness, Judd swears that the extremist who has since confessed to the carnage is not the same guy who nearly shot him that day. Unfortunately, the authorities dismiss Judd’s account . . . that is, until he amateur sleuths his way into the gunman’s sights again, and once more must resort to an active shooter protocol—run, hide, or fight—that leaves only its worst option.
“An immersive, sterling experience, especially for readers who like a murder mystery that incorporates social and political dilemmas into a twisting plot.” –Midwest Book Review
As a nonpartisan staffer for the Tennessee General Assembly, Judd Tanner was hired to write whatever legislation the politicos wanted crafted into bills that would either die a slow death in committee or become law. It should have been just another dull, routine job, and it was, until an assault-rifle ban that he wrote inspired an ultra-right-wing wacko to shoot up the state capitol building. Now a surviving witness, Judd swears that the extremist who has since confessed to the carnage is not the same guy who nearly shot him that day. Unfortunately, the authorities dismiss Judd’s account . . . that is, until he amateur sleuths his way into the gunman’s sights again, and once more must resort to an active shooter protocol—run, hide, or fight—that leaves only its worst option.
“An immersive, sterling experience, especially for readers who like a murder mystery that incorporates social and political dilemmas into a twisting plot.” –Midwest Book Review
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2024
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September 24, 2024
John Marks’ latest book, If You Can’t Run, is well written and filled with nuanced and insightful analysis of current legal and political issues. He provides great details and accurate characterization of politics, legislative process, and law practice. I enjoyed reading book and look forward to sequel.
September 24, 2024
Book is good read and I highly recommend it.
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