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Detective Sara Hunt #1
Run from Me
What would you do if a killer wanted you?
When a dead body is found in an apartment building, Detective Sara Hunt is called to relive a nightmare she thought was long dead. A message is painted on the wall using the victims' blood, and all evidence points to a man she wronged many years ago. Now that man is back for her, and Sara has nowhere to run.
RUN FROM ME is the first instalment to a gripping new serial killer series. It features Sara Hunt, a no-nonsense homicide detective with a big secret, and that secret is on the verge of coming out.
When a dead body is found in an apartment building, Detective Sara Hunt is called to relive a nightmare she thought was long dead. A message is painted on the wall using the victims' blood, and all evidence points to a man she wronged many years ago. Now that man is back for her, and Sara has nowhere to run.
RUN FROM ME is the first instalment to a gripping new serial killer series. It features Sara Hunt, a no-nonsense homicide detective with a big secret, and that secret is on the verge of coming out.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 7, 2019
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About the author
Natasha Luke
3 books4 followersThe Detective Sara Hunt trilogy co-authored with Adam Nicholls is Natasha's first foray into thrillers focused on serial killers and all things dark. She enjoys finding a balance between lighthearted topics and the bleakness that typifies crime stories.
One of her favorite things to do is watch Scandinavian-influenced crime series with an occasional episode from random HGTV shows thrown in to balance the gloom.
Otherwise, she can be found taking her Pomeranian to the dog park, doing yoga, or drinking California red wines.
To get on her mailing list and be the first to know of her new releases, copy and paste this link into your browser: geni.us/NLukeAMZ
Natasha Luke is the penname of Nicole Grotepas.
One of her favorite things to do is watch Scandinavian-influenced crime series with an occasional episode from random HGTV shows thrown in to balance the gloom.
Otherwise, she can be found taking her Pomeranian to the dog park, doing yoga, or drinking California red wines.
To get on her mailing list and be the first to know of her new releases, copy and paste this link into your browser: geni.us/NLukeAMZ
Natasha Luke is the penname of Nicole Grotepas.
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June 15, 2020
The story had lots of promise but could have been so much more.
Detective Hunt has to lead a team against her will to catch a serial killer who has made it very personnel and is writing direct messages to her in blood.
It showed promise when the heroin detective, in the beginning, goes to and has a whip taken to her back because of her low self-esteem. Interesting! But then it got extremely repetitive. Plus so many potential great action scenes were covered in one or two sentences.
It got 3 stars because of what it could have been, but it falls flat for me.
Review by Mike Slavin author of award-winning Kill Crime (action-packed thriller on Amazon to buy or KU)
Detective Hunt has to lead a team against her will to catch a serial killer who has made it very personnel and is writing direct messages to her in blood.
It showed promise when the heroin detective, in the beginning, goes to and has a whip taken to her back because of her low self-esteem. Interesting! But then it got extremely repetitive. Plus so many potential great action scenes were covered in one or two sentences.
It got 3 stars because of what it could have been, but it falls flat for me.
Review by Mike Slavin author of award-winning Kill Crime (action-packed thriller on Amazon to buy or KU)
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October 21, 2019
Good, but not great!
I am having a hard time with this review because I just could never really get absorbed into it. The storyline was good, but to me describing every little detail of how a character is sitting is a bit mundane. It just never really grabbed me like some books do. Tommy seemed petulant. He didn't seem like a serial killer because he seemed too stupid as a character to get away with even one murder. Little details that mattered for instance police using a very old mugshot to show around instead of his current driver's license photo. Many little things just made the book not want me to carry on with the series.
I am having a hard time with this review because I just could never really get absorbed into it. The storyline was good, but to me describing every little detail of how a character is sitting is a bit mundane. It just never really grabbed me like some books do. Tommy seemed petulant. He didn't seem like a serial killer because he seemed too stupid as a character to get away with even one murder. Little details that mattered for instance police using a very old mugshot to show around instead of his current driver's license photo. Many little things just made the book not want me to carry on with the series.
April 16, 2020
Sara has some dark things in her past that she’d rather that others didn’t know. Shes a cop who like to visit s&m establishments to give herself the punishments she feels she deserves. Add to this mix a serial killer is taunting Sara with each new kill. Her sister Anna is also on the force and Sara’s boss has ordered Sara to lead the case.
I enjoyed the storyline which was interesting enough for me to consider reading the next book in this series
I enjoyed the storyline which was interesting enough for me to consider reading the next book in this series
January 3, 2024
I found myself wanting more
I enjoyed this book, there were a few details that didn't seem right but I ignored them and was able to get into the story, it was hard to put the book down. I liked Sara's company although a little foolhardy. The next book sounds great and I find myself wanting more.
I enjoyed this book, there were a few details that didn't seem right but I ignored them and was able to get into the story, it was hard to put the book down. I liked Sara's company although a little foolhardy. The next book sounds great and I find myself wanting more.
March 29, 2020
Not for me
The book seemed repetitious for the first 50 pages. Sara "I don't want this case". Captain Braddock "To bad, it's yours. By the time I finished I realized I didn't care for any of the characters. Just nothing to hang my hat on.
The book seemed repetitious for the first 50 pages. Sara "I don't want this case". Captain Braddock "To bad, it's yours. By the time I finished I realized I didn't care for any of the characters. Just nothing to hang my hat on.
May 9, 2021
Great police thriller
This book kept you on your toes until the end. The main character Sara was a real emotional mess but she still did her job and caught the killer. Can't wait to read the next book.
This book kept you on your toes until the end. The main character Sara was a real emotional mess but she still did her job and caught the killer. Can't wait to read the next book.
November 15, 2021
A very good story
I guess all heroes\heroines must have A flaw or two to make them seem real. Sara did, but it made the story more interesting. I will definitely read more from this author.
I guess all heroes\heroines must have A flaw or two to make them seem real. Sara did, but it made the story more interesting. I will definitely read more from this author.
April 27, 2020
Sara Hunt is apparently an excellent detective and she has a serial killer to find before too many murders are committed. The Killer has targeted her by leaving her name in blood at each scene. She recognizes the methods used but this is the method of a a supposedly dead man. This is a great outline for a story but it suffers from a tame ending and too much detail of Sara's mental and psychological problems
May 27, 2020
Well written
It’s an interesting story and the characters are likable. I’ll be putting the Sara Hunt series on my reading list.
It’s an interesting story and the characters are likable. I’ll be putting the Sara Hunt series on my reading list.
June 4, 2020
Run from me
Blood, gore and a personal note for Sara. What is with serial murderers who have this justifiable narrative running through their insane minds?
Blood, gore and a personal note for Sara. What is with serial murderers who have this justifiable narrative running through their insane minds?
October 25, 2021
Good
An interesting story. The characters were also interesting. I will definitely read the next book to find out what happened to the father.
An interesting story. The characters were also interesting. I will definitely read the next book to find out what happened to the father.
October 7, 2019
Adam Nicholls - Detective Sara Hunt Bk 1 - Run from Me - Reviewed 10/7/19
When the past roars in, the only thing to do is to face it head-on!
San Diego Homicide Detective Sara Hunt had problems from her past that she could not let go of, try as she might. When she got the call from her Captain giving her a new assignment, young woman murdered, even though she was not on duty he told her to get the job done. Arriving on the murder scene everyone was skittish, but when she entered the bedroom she understood why. There on the wall, the killer was back and he was calling her out!!! Come and get me, let’s finish what we started! She went to the Captain for reassignment but he would not let her off the hook. He assigned her and that was the way it would be. He told her she was the best on the force and only the best would be able to catch this kind of killer. The chase was on.
What did I like? When I get a book from Adam I know that it will be involved and have an incredible storyline. He has mastered the technique of storytelling in an amazing way and they are always top-notch. His characters always have this back story to them that will reach out and grab hold of you and take you on a trip that will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through.
What will you like? A well-written storyline that evolves throughout the book, growing with intense action and breathtaking details. Descriptions that keep you moving with the characters and your involvement with the actions. Characters that are unique and exceptional but you know that they could be your next best friends that you didn’t even know you were looking for. The ending will rock you with the sense of passionate writing that I have come to know as only Adam Nicholls could give in his books. Adding the expertise of Natasha Luke and you have one amazing book and the start of a new series by the pair. If you have not read any of Adam Nicholls books, I highly recommend that you check them out as they are all excellent!!
When the past roars in, the only thing to do is to face it head-on!
San Diego Homicide Detective Sara Hunt had problems from her past that she could not let go of, try as she might. When she got the call from her Captain giving her a new assignment, young woman murdered, even though she was not on duty he told her to get the job done. Arriving on the murder scene everyone was skittish, but when she entered the bedroom she understood why. There on the wall, the killer was back and he was calling her out!!! Come and get me, let’s finish what we started! She went to the Captain for reassignment but he would not let her off the hook. He assigned her and that was the way it would be. He told her she was the best on the force and only the best would be able to catch this kind of killer. The chase was on.
What did I like? When I get a book from Adam I know that it will be involved and have an incredible storyline. He has mastered the technique of storytelling in an amazing way and they are always top-notch. His characters always have this back story to them that will reach out and grab hold of you and take you on a trip that will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through.
What will you like? A well-written storyline that evolves throughout the book, growing with intense action and breathtaking details. Descriptions that keep you moving with the characters and your involvement with the actions. Characters that are unique and exceptional but you know that they could be your next best friends that you didn’t even know you were looking for. The ending will rock you with the sense of passionate writing that I have come to know as only Adam Nicholls could give in his books. Adding the expertise of Natasha Luke and you have one amazing book and the start of a new series by the pair. If you have not read any of Adam Nicholls books, I highly recommend that you check them out as they are all excellent!!
October 7, 2019
This is a first rate police/serial killer story. What it isn’t though is a whodunit as we know who the murderer is. It’s also different to a lot of other similar stories because the killers motive is revenge. He wants revenge on the detective assigned to investigate, he even leaves her a note. In blood. I’ve loved Adam Nicholls previous books so I was naturally excited to read this one with new author Natasha Luke. This is a pairing made in heaven for all who like our police/serial killer fiction. The story is well paced never letting things drop off and the narrative from both sides is very well written. There’s a different take on the cops here too that we don’t see nearly enough of in crime books and that is seeing how hard they struggle with dealing with the worst that society has to offer. The authors build the tension and suspense the whole way through leading to the ‘grand finale’. I enjoyed the book from first page until the last and can safely say this was one I really hated to put down! One thing to note is the inclusion of a considerate warning before the epilogue that includes a cliffhanger/teaser for the next book in the series. More writers should think of doing so. Overall this is great stuff and I can’t wait for the next instalment in the series.
October 7, 2019
Through main character’s Father, (Cal) Sara Hunt gets snared in a vicious serial killers net, as he stalks her through the blood of his victims. Adam Nicholls and Natasha Luke delivered a great exciting thrilling read as they co-authored Run From Me! Thrilling read leaving this reader on the edge of the seat with some toe tapping angst as Sara Hunt dives in to capture a heinous killer. She endures so much as she takes risks she shouldn’t have but...well..NO SPOILERS. What a great read ride!! I HIGHLY recommend Run From Me, by Natasha Luke and Adam Nicholls, who nails it and takes the reader on a very exciting thrilling read!! Definitely looking forward to many more books by this Author team. ENJOY
November 28, 2019
Outstanding drama
When a horrific se e idea of murders occur Sara Hunt is called to investigate. What makes the murder scenes worse is that the killer is leaving personal messages to Sara written, on the walls, using the victims own blood. Who is this deranged killer? Sara can think of only one possibility but it is someone who is long dead. Is she being hunted by a dead man ?
When a horrific se e idea of murders occur Sara Hunt is called to investigate. What makes the murder scenes worse is that the killer is leaving personal messages to Sara written, on the walls, using the victims own blood. Who is this deranged killer? Sara can think of only one possibility but it is someone who is long dead. Is she being hunted by a dead man ?
December 3, 2019
An Interesting Novel
Run From Me is a well written novel with one main character. I say that because we really know nothing about any of the other people in the story. Detective Sarah Hunt is a complex person. We know that she once helped her father dispose of a "body". She takes her job seriously and has herself flogged for anytime she fails. You will want to read Run from Me for yourself.
Run From Me is a well written novel with one main character. I say that because we really know nothing about any of the other people in the story. Detective Sarah Hunt is a complex person. We know that she once helped her father dispose of a "body". She takes her job seriously and has herself flogged for anytime she fails. You will want to read Run from Me for yourself.
October 14, 2019
Needed more
I really felt like something was missing. Almost like I walked in on the middle of the movie and missed the the whole premise of the story. With any luck any subsequent book will be able to delve into Sara's past and shed some more light on her life and delve into her personality traits as well as her need for self flagellation and low self esteem.
I really felt like something was missing. Almost like I walked in on the middle of the movie and missed the the whole premise of the story. With any luck any subsequent book will be able to delve into Sara's past and shed some more light on her life and delve into her personality traits as well as her need for self flagellation and low self esteem.
October 25, 2019
Great Book
I read Adam Nichols books all the time and when I seen a new one I thought, okay I’ll see what this is about and I was not disappointed at all, the characters are intriguing and it was fast paced and I couldn’t put it down, this was a great book! On to the second book in the series, I’m looking forward to more books with this character. Read it you won’t regret it!
I read Adam Nichols books all the time and when I seen a new one I thought, okay I’ll see what this is about and I was not disappointed at all, the characters are intriguing and it was fast paced and I couldn’t put it down, this was a great book! On to the second book in the series, I’m looking forward to more books with this character. Read it you won’t regret it!
December 10, 2019
Guilt and Stupidity
A guilt ridden female detective allows her emotion destroy her ability to see clearly in regards to a serial killer. She punished herself to get over her fear and doubts. Only her skill in fighting keeps her from being killed and capable of winning in the end.
A guilt ridden female detective allows her emotion destroy her ability to see clearly in regards to a serial killer. She punished herself to get over her fear and doubts. Only her skill in fighting keeps her from being killed and capable of winning in the end.
October 9, 2019
Sara Hunt is a detective with issues !! This is the 1st book in an exciting trilogy. Very entertaining and well developed. In my opinion, this is one of Adam Nicholls best series. Anxiously waiting to read the 2nd book to see what happens to
November 23, 2019
Run from Me
This is a good story with characters that have a lot of potential. I almost stopped reading it because of harm Sara was causing to herself. I stuck with it and I'm glad I did.
This is a good story with characters that have a lot of potential. I almost stopped reading it because of harm Sara was causing to herself. I stuck with it and I'm glad I did.
November 28, 2019
This is the first book in the series and the first time I have read these writers, this book is all you want from a good thriller it has suspense, thrills, and scary bits by the dozen you will not put this down and the end will have you wanting to grab the next book in the series.
October 16, 2019
Gripping, fast thriller.
November 6, 2019
Can't wait to read the second one!
November 13, 2019
even though I finished the book, I was disappointed. too much detail in regard to the main characters issues.
November 13, 2019
A serial killer is taunting her.
How could he be alive? Sara's worst nightmare is after her leaving a trail of murdered victims in his wake.
How could he be alive? Sara's worst nightmare is after her leaving a trail of murdered victims in his wake.
November 14, 2019
Did Not finish — unlisted LGBQ and whatever other letters they’re using today!! 🥱 NMG 🥱
November 16, 2019
A serial killer is on the lose and he is after Detective Sara Hunt! This is a person from her past she thought she would never see again.
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