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Run for Your Life #1
Race with Danger (Run for Your Life) (Volume 1) by Pamela Beason
Champion runner Tanzania Grey, 17, has to win the Verde Island Endurance Race's million-dollar prize to save the life of her friend Bailey.The treacherous five-day race traverses a remote volcanic island that's home to beasts that slither, fly, swim, and slink through the jungle. But the wildlife turns out to be the least of Tana's problems when she draws the name of Sebastian Callendro as her partner. Sebastian's personal life has put him in the national spotlight, and his nosy followers are the kind Tana can't afford. Her name isn't really Tanzania, and everything else in her biography is invented, too. She’s been running for three years─from the men who murdered her parents. If her cover is blown, she could be next. Run for Your Life Trilogy, #1
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First published February 24, 2015
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Pamela Beason
26 books193 followersPamela Beason lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes novels and screenplays and works as a private investigator. When she's not on the job, she explores the natural world on foot, in cross-country skis, in her kayak, or underwater scuba diving.
Beason is the author of nine full-length fiction works: THE ONLY WITNESS, THE ONLY CLUE (books 1 and 2 of the Neema Mysteries); SHAKEN, CALL OF THE JAGUAR (romantic suspense novels), ENDANGERED, BEAR BAIT, and UNDERCURRENTS in the Summer "Sam" Westin series; and RACE WITH DANGER and RACE TO TRUTH, books 1 and 2 of a YA Run for Your Life adventure trilogy. She also wrote the nonfiction titles, SAVE YOUR MONEY, YOUR SANITY, AND OUR PLANET and SO YOU WANT TO BE A PI?. Pam's writing has earned her multiple prizes, including the Daphne du Maurier Award, two First Place prizes and two Grand Prizes in the Chanticleer Book Reviews Contest, and an Honorable Mention in a Library Journal contest.
As an avid outdoorswoman and animal lover, Beason challenges the human assumption that we are the superior species. Drifting through life is not enough; you have to live it.
Pamela blogs and tweets about writing, outdoor adventures, and the value of being present in the moment. She looks forward to connecting with readers on her Twitter, Goodreads Page or Blog.
Beason is the author of nine full-length fiction works: THE ONLY WITNESS, THE ONLY CLUE (books 1 and 2 of the Neema Mysteries); SHAKEN, CALL OF THE JAGUAR (romantic suspense novels), ENDANGERED, BEAR BAIT, and UNDERCURRENTS in the Summer "Sam" Westin series; and RACE WITH DANGER and RACE TO TRUTH, books 1 and 2 of a YA Run for Your Life adventure trilogy. She also wrote the nonfiction titles, SAVE YOUR MONEY, YOUR SANITY, AND OUR PLANET and SO YOU WANT TO BE A PI?. Pam's writing has earned her multiple prizes, including the Daphne du Maurier Award, two First Place prizes and two Grand Prizes in the Chanticleer Book Reviews Contest, and an Honorable Mention in a Library Journal contest.
As an avid outdoorswoman and animal lover, Beason challenges the human assumption that we are the superior species. Drifting through life is not enough; you have to live it.
Pamela blogs and tweets about writing, outdoor adventures, and the value of being present in the moment. She looks forward to connecting with readers on her Twitter, Goodreads Page or Blog.
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March 17, 2020
No!
No! This book was not what I thought it would be about. The little summary that I read before I purchased it, made it seem like it was going to be a totally different kind of story. So disappointed.
No! This book was not what I thought it would be about. The little summary that I read before I purchased it, made it seem like it was going to be a totally different kind of story. So disappointed.
June 6, 2016
Set against the backdrop of a long-distance endurance run on a remote tropical island, Race With Danger is both non-stop action and a dark mystery in one story. In addition to winning the race, the seventeen-year-old orphan who calls herself Tanzania has set two goals, one to use the prize money to save the life of her friend Bailey, and the other, to keep her real identity secret, in fear of the men in the black SUV. The pace and the suspense make Race With Danger an exciting adventure that all ages will enjoy.
July 21, 2024
Pamela Beason has a knack for creating interesting main characters who have a penchant for wildlife and the great outdoors. I've read two of her other series, one featuring Summer Westin, a wildlife biologist and freelance writer, and her series featuring Dr. Grace McKenna and Neema, a gorilla who uses sign language. I've enjoyed both, so when I read the synopsis of Race With Danger, I had to give it a try. I'm glad I did.
Tanzania Grey is a bristly, opinionated seventeen-year-old who's spent the past three years hiding from the men who killed her parents. She doesn't know why anyone would want to kill them, and she doesn't know what happened to her little brother. She feels guilty about leaving him behind, but there's no way she could've kept both of them alive. It's a miracle she finally found a good family to take her in.
Tana may work as a zookeeper, but her passion-- and her talent-- is for endurance racing, a sport that I knew nothing about until I picked up this book. As the author tells us, "Natural dangers are what set endurance races apart from mere marathons," and the terrain Tana, her partner, Sebastian Callendro, and the other runners must cover is extremely treacherous. In many ways, Sebastian is every bit as interesting as Tana due to all the media attention that's turned his life upside down. I enjoyed watching the two of them learn to trust each other as they conquered each new obstacle in the race.
During this five-day endurance race, Tana is tested many times, not just physically but morally as well. As she reminds herself, "...there's a big difference between being alive and being able to live with yourself." The action sequences of the race are thrilling, but it's watching Tana make these tough decisions, and wondering about the circumstances surrounding her parents' deaths that will definitely have me reading the next book in the trilogy.
Tanzania Grey is a bristly, opinionated seventeen-year-old who's spent the past three years hiding from the men who killed her parents. She doesn't know why anyone would want to kill them, and she doesn't know what happened to her little brother. She feels guilty about leaving him behind, but there's no way she could've kept both of them alive. It's a miracle she finally found a good family to take her in.
Tana may work as a zookeeper, but her passion-- and her talent-- is for endurance racing, a sport that I knew nothing about until I picked up this book. As the author tells us, "Natural dangers are what set endurance races apart from mere marathons," and the terrain Tana, her partner, Sebastian Callendro, and the other runners must cover is extremely treacherous. In many ways, Sebastian is every bit as interesting as Tana due to all the media attention that's turned his life upside down. I enjoyed watching the two of them learn to trust each other as they conquered each new obstacle in the race.
During this five-day endurance race, Tana is tested many times, not just physically but morally as well. As she reminds herself, "...there's a big difference between being alive and being able to live with yourself." The action sequences of the race are thrilling, but it's watching Tana make these tough decisions, and wondering about the circumstances surrounding her parents' deaths that will definitely have me reading the next book in the trilogy.
October 29, 2020
Interesting characters with an exciting start.
I liked the characters and the story and read it very quickly. And I loved that even though there was a follow up novel with a lot of origin mystery still to explore this had a good ending without a cliffhanger! I marked it down a star because the whole romantic element seemed sophomoric to me and the Emilio back story wasn’t well developed or understood. As well as there being many extraneous things stuffed into this story like the author had several story ideas that were just merged together without proper development or tie-in to the main story line. That was very distracting to me and made some things seem improbable and unbelievable.
I liked the characters and the story and read it very quickly. And I loved that even though there was a follow up novel with a lot of origin mystery still to explore this had a good ending without a cliffhanger! I marked it down a star because the whole romantic element seemed sophomoric to me and the Emilio back story wasn’t well developed or understood. As well as there being many extraneous things stuffed into this story like the author had several story ideas that were just merged together without proper development or tie-in to the main story line. That was very distracting to me and made some things seem improbable and unbelievable.
November 2, 2019
Fast pace great story
This is the first book I have read my this author but will read more of her work .I liked how it had enough information to make you feel like you were running along with them and wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next.
This is the first book I have read my this author but will read more of her work .I liked how it had enough information to make you feel like you were running along with them and wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next.
May 28, 2017
I don't know that I'll continue reading the series - it was a fast read once I buckled down to read it, but it never really captured my imagination.
December 4, 2017
Extreme race
An Island race is extremely dangerous when you are partnered with the presidents son and the island can be inhospitable to begin with
An Island race is extremely dangerous when you are partnered with the presidents son and the island can be inhospitable to begin with
April 24, 2018
Excellent start to the trilogy.
Found this book and the characters to be totally engaging. Looking forward to finding out more of Tany's story. Highly recommended.
Found this book and the characters to be totally engaging. Looking forward to finding out more of Tany's story. Highly recommended.
October 7, 2018
Very good keeps your attention and the plot is good.
This book is a very good read, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a great author.
This book is a very good read, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a great author.
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June 11, 2020Fast paced. Interesting action packed
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November 17, 2023
I am quickly reading all of the fiction written by Pamela Beason. I loved the Neema series but loved the Sam Westinghouse series even more. So far, one book into this series I'm enjoying this even better. Exciting and engaging I couldn't put it down.
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