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Nathan's Run (Hardcover)

by John Gilstrap (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Twelve-year-old Nathan Bailey, accused of murdering a cop, becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt even as a vicious hit man is closing in on him. Orphaned and alone, Nathan has no one to count on but himself. To stay alive he must exercise all his agility and cleverness. And ironically, he finds his honesty is the best weapon he has as he wins the trust of a radio talk-show host and pleads his case to a rapt nation. This debut novel by John Gilstrap has created an international sensation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Nathan Bailey, a 12-year-old boy incarcerated in a juvenile detention center on spurious charges, escapes after murdering a guard who attempted to stab him to death. A chase ensues, and along the way we are introduced to an ambitious prosecutor, some vengeful cops, a mob hit man trying to finish what the guard started, and other assorted bad guys. On the side of the young escapee is an empathetic police lieutenant who recently lost a son of the same age who bore a strong resemblance to Nathan. A charismatic shock-radio talk show hostess plays a pivotal role in influencing public opinion as well as providing a forum for Nathan's side of events. As the chase continues, the reader is forced to consider how one views the doling out of punishment, as well as judging the validity of outside influences on the rightness or wrongness of the commission of a violent crime. Gilstrap's debut work gallops along at breakneck speed to an ending that is guaranteed to evoke a strong emotional response in the reader. Highly recommended for general fiction collections.
-?Erna Chamberlain, Binghamton Univ. Libs., N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Find!, Mar 25 2004
By C. J. Collier (Allyn, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nathans Run (Mass Market Paperback)
Found a used copy of this book in a charity shop in Inverness, Scotland. Needed an "airplane read" and this looked interesting. What a pleasant surprise! Exciting plot, true-to-life dialogue, and a 12-year-old protagonist who isn't too good to be believable. Despite the age of the main character, the language and situations make this a book NOT intended for children. However, adults who enjoy murder thrillers won't be disappointed. Excellent book, especially for a debut novel. I will definitely look up this author's other works.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great story, Feb 15 2002
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This review is from: Nathans Run (Mass Market Paperback)
I truly enjoyed this book. I loved the character Nathan. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because I would have liked an epilogue at the end of the story telling what ultimately happens to Nathan. Other than that I highly recommend this book.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Society Haters, Unite! You have a new champion., Feb 3 2002
This review is from: Nathans Run (Mass Market Paperback)
I sincerely hope this first book is also the last one by this author. A 12-year old car thief, burglar, and (?) murderer (?) is its "hero". The author gave away his leftist leanings when he stated in the blurb that this is a book about "the war our society wages against its children".

So, don't jail them, provide them with the means to kill; whether it is with a Glock for drive-by shootings or a shank into a drunk's gut, never mind. After all, it is society that is at fault, never the non-existing parenting, or the teachers who are afraid to go to school because they will be blamed for their charges' rotten behavior, the teachers who get killed and raped by these misbegotten poor little sweethearts. Yech.... stay away from this garbage and keep your money.

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1.0 out of 5 stars ... aimed at young people
My sixth grader came home with this book. It was found in his school library with a Reading Level of 6.7. He told me the book contained a lot of inappropriate words. Read more
Published on Jan 14 2002 by Shauna Roddenberry

5.0 out of 5 stars Run, Run, Run as Fast as You Can
They can't catch him; he's Nathan Bailey: car thief, juvenile delinquent, twelve-year-old boy. Accused of murdering a supervisor, now young Nathan is a desperate fugitive on the... Read more
Published on Jan 7 2002 by sportsme23

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Plot, Bad Ramble
Gilstrap happens to be one of my favorite authors, and Nathan's Run was a great story. The plot of a young 12 year old boy who murders a Juvinille Detention Supervisor and... Read more
Published on Jan 7 2002 by cautro

5.0 out of 5 stars What an Intense Trip!
First off I want to say that John Gilstrap has some of the best characterization I have read in awhile. Nathan's Run takes place over a two-day span of time. Mr. Read more
Published on April 14 2001 by Michael Butts

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a trip.
Suspend your disbelief and get ready for a most intense ride.

It's got so much going for it. A fabulous plot that mixes a kid wrongly accused on the run, a police manhunt, a... Read more

Published on Dec 13 2000 by nobizinfla

4.0 out of 5 stars Go Nathan, Go!
Nathan's Run is a very good thriller about a 12-year old boy who escapes from a youth detention center after killing a guard in self-defense. (Or was it self-defense??? Read more
Published on Nov 28 2000 by A. Wolverton

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Run
This book is exhausting. I felt like it was a marathon as I sped through the pages on the edge of my seat. Read more
Published on Sep 15 2000 by Mike Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars This will keep you in your seat!!!
Nathan's Run is a phenomenal book. Gilstrap pulls you into "Nathan's World" with its extreme suspense and real to life dialogue. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars gilstrap, the new suspense king
this is one of the best books that i have ever read. it is the perfect book for those who like high action suspense and thrillers! Read more
Published on Jun 18 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Runaway success
An excellent book from a first time writer. The blurb on the back compared the writer to John Grisham which is a bit unfair as I found Nathan's Run more enjoyable than the other... Read more
Published on Jun 17 2000 by paul_kgb

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