Nathan’s Run A Novel
Nathan’s Run A Novel by John Gilstrap is a gripping tale published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 1996. This first edition spans 293 pages and is presented in English. The story begins with a brutal killing at a juvenile detention center in suburban Virginia, thrusting twelve-year-old Nathan Bailey into a harrowing journey. Accused of murder and labeled a cop killer, Nathan finds himself at the center of a nationwide manhunt while a relentless hit man closes in on him. Alone and orphaned, he must rely on his agility, cleverness, and honesty to survive.
Readers will follow Nathan as he navigates this terrifying gauntlet, using his resourcefulness to connect with a national radio talk-show host and plead his case to the public. The narrative explores themes of survival and justice as Nathan faces overwhelming odds, with law enforcement and a determined contract killer in pursuit. As the tension escalates, the story culminates in a critical moment where a troubled cop may provide the assistance Nathan desperately needs. This psychological thriller delves into the complexities of fear and resilience, making it a compelling read for fans of suspenseful fiction.
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Beginning with a savage killing at a suburban Virginia juvenile detention center, Nathan’s Run hurtles its diminutive protagonist, twelve-year-old Nathan Bailey, through a terrifying gauntlet. Accused of murder and branded a cop killer, Nathan becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt even as a vicious hit man is closing in on him. Orphaned and alone, Nathan has nowhere to turn for help. To stay alive he can count only on himself: on his agility, natural cleverness, and honesty. Ironically, the latter proves a formidable weapon as the boy endears himself to a national radio talk-show host and, along the way, pleads his case to a rapt nation. Still, “justice” will not be denied, and as an army of police and a dogged contract killer draw closer, Nathan is tested to the very limits of his endurance. Ultimately it will fall to one heart-scarred cop to hold out the helping hand Nathan so sorely needs.
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