Running from Demons

by Megan Suthers

Erika moved to Minnesota and took a job as a paramedic to forget two things – the FBI case that ended in disaster and the partner she thought had betrayed her. For the five years after she left, she stumbled through life guarding her past with a vengeance. Then when on duty, she gets called to a scene of a brutal execution which mirrors one that happened years ago. The past she ran from is suddenly front and center. People from her past start showing up in the most unexpected places. People she hoped she would never see again. The walls she had carefully built around herself start to crumble. The demons she has ran from are everywhere. Life will never be the same again.

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First published May 9, 2014

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Erika is running from her past and hiding out in a small town when the very things she was running from come crashing back into her life. But Erika is a character with many complexities. Though she would rather avoid a situation that puts her in danger, she knows she has to get involved to placate her personal demons.

As a debut novel, this certainly has potential. There is plenty of action and a complex plot that is very character driven. There are some very unlikeable characters here and many graphic depictions of violence. I was disturbed by how Erika was used and abused by the agency she was working for, the mafia, her father, and even her husband to a degree. I was just as frustrated with Erika for putting herself in compromising situations. Despite some technical flaws, I think this was a decent, if gritty novel.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ignore all the editorial errors and there is a great story here. For me, there was way too much swearing (unnecessary) and I struggled with the immorality but putting that aside I really enjoyed this book. I wish the author the best of luck with future books!