Running from Demons

by Megan Suthers, Julie Merilatt (Editor)

Erika ran from her painful past leaving a promising career and the only people and life she had ever known. She could not visualize a future where people would never look at her the same. In small town Minnesota, she takes a new job in a place far away from agonizing memories and familiar faces. Guarding her past with a vengeance, a brutal execution brings it all back and the things and people she ran from are suddenly front and center. The friendships she has built become strained and the people closest to her start to question who she really is. When she finally thinks her fractured past is healing, she loses it all. But in the end, redemption will find her.

372 pages, Kindle Edition

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!