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👀 First impressions:
Run Away opens with every parent’s worst fear. Simon Greene’s teenage daughter Paige has vanished into a life of addiction and danger, cutting herself off from her family entirely. When Simon finally spots her busking in a park, her reaction makes it clear that something far darker is at play. What follows is a desperate search that pulls Simon into a criminal underworld he barely understands, exposing secrets that stretch far beyond his missing daughter.

✅ What I Liked:
Harlan Coben excels at combining high stakes suspense with emotional weight. Simon is a compelling protagonist, driven by love, guilt and determination, and his fear for Paige grounds the thriller elements in something deeply human. The pacing is relentless, with short chapters and frequent twists that keep the story moving at speed. Coben also does a strong job of weaving together multiple plot threads, gradually revealing how seemingly unconnected characters and events collide. The novel balances action with moral questions about parenting, responsibility and how far love can push someone.

❎ What I didn’t Like:
Some twists stretch plausibility, even by thriller standards, and require a certain suspension of disbelief. A few secondary characters feel more like plot devices than fully rounded people. While the emotional core is strong, the sheer number of revelations can occasionally feel overwhelming rather than shocking.

📚 Why You Should Read This Book:
If you enjoy twisty thrillers with personal stakes and nonstop momentum, Run Away is a great choice. It is ideal for readers who like fast moving plots, family centred mysteries and stories that keep you guessing until the final pages. This is a book designed to be devoured rather than savoured.

💭 Final Thoughts:
Run Away is a compulsive, emotionally charged thriller that delivers exactly what fans of Harlan Coben expect. While it occasionally pushes credibility, its heart lies in its portrayal of parental love and desperation. Tense, engaging and hard to put down, it is an entertaining and satisfying read.

🛍️ Where to buy
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Final Rating ★★★★ – A gripping thriller fuelled by love and fear