The Runaway, Hollie Overton
The Runaway, Hollie Overton
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The Runaway

Author: Hollie Overton

Narrator: Christine Lakin, Cassandra Morris, Erin Bennett

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Redhook

Published: 08/06/2019


Synopsis

A psychologist working for the LAPD goes on a dangerous journey through Los Angeles' criminal underworld to track down her missing foster daughter in this gripping new thriller by the author of the international bestseller Baby Doll.

You'll do anything to protect her. But you'll have to find her first.
When LAPD forensic psychologist Becca Ortiz agrees to foster teenage runaway Ash, she knows she will love and protect her as her own daughter.
Ash may have turned her back on her old life on the streets, but there is still one person who she can't bear to lose. Now he is about to drag her back into a dark world where nothing and no one is safe.
How far will Becca go to save her daughter?
And can she find her before it's too late?

For more from Hollie Overton, check out:Baby DollThe Walls

Reviews

Goodreads review by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) on June 18, 2019

3.5 stars An intriguing thriller that tries to do too much! Becca Ortiz, a forensic psychologist who works for the LAPD, has been a foster mother to 16-year-old Ash for two years. They have been through many ups and downs, including Ash’s battle with drug addiction. Ash finally seems to have her life......more

Goodreads review by Dannii on September 18, 2021

Becca Ortiz is an LAPD forensic psychologist and mum to a once-troubled teen. She might not have birthed her and she might only be considered her foster parent to others but she views Ash as nothing less than a daughter and loves her with her nothing less than her whole heart. She spent two years ge......more

Goodreads review by Jess☺️ on February 24, 2020

The Runway by Hollie Overton is the 3rd book I've read by this author and they get better with each one. It's thrilling, heart pounding and definitely keeps you on the edge, I even shed a tear at the end. I must admit I would of liked Mo (evil piece of work ☠️) to have a different ending. It has everyt......more

Goodreads review by OutlawPoet on July 18, 2019

So, I really didn’t love this. I really liked her other book, so it kind of bums me to say this. But this one is just kind of…meh. I will say that I liked the very dangerous world the author took us to. The problem was that I never really bought into any of the characters. And Holy Backstory, Batman!......more

Goodreads review by Sherry on June 22, 2019

Hollie Overton is a very talented and creative author. This is the first of her works I have had the pleasure of reading. I received this book as a result of a giveaway on Goodreads. The story follows the struggles of a loving foster mother (Becca) who is a psychologist for the LAPD and her foster d......more


Quotes

"In this nail-biter...Overton shines a light on the plight of the mentally ill, foster children, and the homeless while building plenty of tension. Fans of bighearted thrillers will find a lot to like."—Publishers Weekly

"A twisty ending ties together this moving exploration of street life, betrayal, and reconciliation."—Booklist

"If you love police procedurals, you'll want to get your hands on Hollie Overton's The Runaway ASAP."—Women.com

"What a compulsive read! A brilliant first novel that kept me transfixed and entertained until the very last page."—New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen on Baby Doll

"A suspenseful and satisfying psychological thriller by a writer who has hit her stride."—Dallas Morning News on The Walls

"Compelling ... Overton throws in enough twists, turns, and surprises to keep the reader wondering what on earth can happen next."—Publishers Weekly on Baby Doll

"Moves at breakneck speed."—Stylist on Baby Doll

"Overton spins a fast-moving, increasingly compelling tale."—Booklist on The Walls