Chill Run [Kindle Edition]

Russell Brooks (Author)

Book Description

Sometimes publicity stunts go bad...Real Bad!

Starving author Eddie Barrow, Jr., will do anything to get a book deal with a NYC publisher. Even if it means getting caught by the media while engaging in S&M with a female celebrity as a publicity stunt. What Eddie gets instead are details of a billion dollar fraud scheme from a suicidal client who's fatally shot minutes later. Now on the run from the law and the killers, Eddie seeks help from two unlikely friends--an alcoholic and a dominatrix. With few resources, Eddie races to clear his name, unveil the fraud scheme, and expose the killers before he becomes their next victim.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A thriller you won't be able to put down."
Coral Russell, Author of Amador Lockdown

"A writer to watch."
Jeff Rivera, GalleyCat

"A real thriller running with humor and chills."
Zack Kopp, Denver Book Examiner

"This was a very funny and cleverly written story."
PassionReads.com

"Russell writes in a way that you don't feel like you're actually reading, but rather living in it..it's hard to explain, but the story just flows and I caught myself holding my breath!!"
Janet Krugel

About the Author

Russell Brooks is the author of Pandora's Succession, Unsavory Delicacies, and Chill Run. He considers himself fortunate to have been selected to the Canadian Track Team in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprint events and have his degree in Biology from Indiana University. As for his books, Russell has been compared to a young Robert Ludlum. His books have also attracted fans of New York Times bestselling author Barry Eisler.

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Product Details

• File Size: 507 KB
• Print Length: 247 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0986751340
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006GIYK42
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,859 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Troubles and Thrills February 25, 2012

By A. F. Stewart

Format:Kindle Edition

Chill Run by Russell Brooks is a reasonably entertaining and breezy crime thriller, with a nice fast pace and some engaging characters.

The novel's strength lies in its well depicted main characters, still full of youthful dreams and plans, even if a bit world weary around the edges. The author does a fine job of letting the reader empathize with Eddie, Corey and Jordyn, by presenting them not only as normal, capable people, but also as rash, impulsive, moody and desperate as the situation warrants. Eddie's family situation especially came off as genuine and honest. You connect with the protagonists and their difficulties carry you through the story.

I did have a few problems with the book, however. I thought the plot catalyst a bit on the weak side for my taste, although not too improbable (and I did relate to the motivation behind the scheme) so I was willing to mostly buy into it. Also, I felt some of the secondary character reactions came too easily, without enough inner conflict, especially the wife's acceptance of Eddie's story and the scene with the Governor. I think a bit more build-up and character tension would have served the story better in those instances. And personally, the minor plot point using the program Canadian Idol bugged me due to fact it the show hasn't aired on Canadian TV since 2008; to me this detail either dates, or seemingly contradicts with, the timeline of the book.

Despite some of my quibbles though, I enjoyed reading this novel.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Action Packed With Humour Along The Way December 1, 2011

By The Kindle Book Review

Format:Kindle Edition

This book has a great storyline which gets going right from the start. I instantly liked the characters and I thought that Eddie and Corey made a great duo, I very often found myself chuckling at them!

I loved the fact that Eddie was a writer who was trying to get published, I think that the desperation he felt at trying to get published was very true to life and came across as realistic.

I really felt for him when everything started going wrong following the plan that they had come up with. It seems to snowball more and more out of control and keeps you wanting to read more to see how he's going to get out of it.

I enjoyed the story more and more as it developed but didn't quite manage to guess the ending, which was a nice surprise.

This book has everything in it: action, drama humour and romance! It is well written and well worth a read

Hayley Sale ~ The Kindle Book Review

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD READ November 17, 2012

By linda

Format:Kindle Edition

Twenty-four year old Eddie Barrow Jr. lives in Quebec, Canada and is having a lousy day. He is fired from his job, and his girlfriend left him. Could it get worse? Absolutely. Eddie's parents are from Barbados and moved to Canada to better themselves. He and his sister were both born in Quebec, and Eddie's desire to be the next great novelist has turned his parents against him. They do not support his career choice and never hesitate to tell him so. But, his best friend, Corey, and Corey's girlfriend, Jordyn, give him the encouragement his family fails to provide.

After he receives another disappointing rejection from a publisher, his friends come up with a ridiculous plan to get his name in the papers. Jordyn admits to Eddie that she is a dominatrix. One of the other doms she knows is going to be seeing a Fortune 500 CEO, and Eddie should take her friends place. Once he and the woman are in the hotel room for a while his friends would call the newspapers and Eddie would have his name splashed all over the media. If the plan sounds crazy, what happens in that hotel room is totally nuts. Eddie finds himself unable to follow through with the plan and learns of the biggest scam to milk millions out of Canadian investors and investors in other countries.

What happens next is a comedy of errors. Men break into the hotel room guns blazing. They kill their target, but fortunately, they miss Eddie, who is hiding in the next room. Once again Corey comes to his rescue, just as he did fifteen years ago when skinheads were attacking Eddie. He drives Eddie away from the hotel, but not without being seen by the hotel guards. Now Eddie and Corey are wanted for murder. But it gets worse. When Jordyn comes to help them, they find themselves accused of kidnapping her.

It doesn't take long for the assassins to also find out who Eddie and Corey are, and where they live. Unfortunately for them, Eddie, Corey and Jordyn are gone. Where can they go? Not only is Canada broadcasting their pictures all over the media, but the United States as well. How can they prove their innocence when everything points to them?

We know from the very beginning of the book, who ordered the hit, but watching the three friends trying to prove their innocence is the best part. The interaction between Eddie and Corey at times made me laugh out loud; they are two very unique characters.

Reviewed by: Linda Tonis

Member of the Paranormal Romance Review Team

More About the Author

Russell Brooks is a former Indiana Hoosier Track Champion and Canadian Track Team member in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, and the 4x100 meter relay. He has written several essays on his blog, The Big Picture, one of which was published in the online Op-Ed section of the National Post in early 2009. His debut novel, Pandora's Succession, has received rave reviews from book reviewers, espionage and from thriller fans. Unsavory Delicacies and the recently released thriller, Chill Run, have also been well received by thriller and mystery fans. Russell currently lives in Montreal, Quebec.

You can learn more about Russell Brooks at www.russellparkway.com.