Nathan's Run

My school district banned it. I read it on principle.......more

Nathan’s Run by John Gilstrap is a thriller that was originally published in 1996 and is now being republished. With the main character of the story only being twelve Nathan’s Run was considered a young adult thriller however the content was very much adult and mature so that has landed the book on......more

Here's a list of books I've read that have something in common: Watchers by Dean Koontz It by Stephen King Lost Boys by Orson Scott Card Shadowland by Peter Straub Boy's Life by Robert R McCammon Horns by Joe Hill Strangewood by Christopher Golden Far Dark Fields by Gary Braunbeck I read Watchers and Shadowl......more

I rarely read mysteries or police stories, but I recently borrowed this book on tape (unabridged) from the library to listen to in the car, and it was completely successful, in my opinion, which is why I give it 5 stars. Not only did I come to care about the two main characters, Nathan and the polic......more

12-year old Nathan Bailey kills a guard in the juvenile detention center and flees, leading to a massive manhunt. He confesses his guilt on a radio talk show, hosted by Denise (a/k/a the Bitch), but claims he acted in self-defense. The local cops have no leads, as Nathan makes a run for it in a stol......more