Running From the Past

Alan Orloff

Jan 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Roger Wayne

About this audiobook

After selling his company for millions, Colby Walker takes his family-and his son's friend Jess-on vacation, wanting nothing more than to unwind in the sun and surf. But he spots the alarming signs in short order: Jess's downcast eyes, a familiar passivity, and angry red welts marching across the boy's bare back. Walker understands what they mean because he'd been that boy, many years ago. He'd suffered in silence, too. Can Walker stand by and let the torment continue? Does he trust the authorities-the same ones who had failed him in his youth-to take care of Jess? Hell no. With Jess in tow, Walker packs up the minivan and takes his family on the lam, keeping one step ahead of Jess's cruel father and unhinged ex-con aunt. When the stakes escalate and his headstrong actions put people's lives in jeopardy, Walker must finally conquer his past before he can save those he loves.

About the author

Alan Orloff's eighth novel, Pray for the Innocent, won a 2019 ITW Thriller Award. His debut mystery novel, Diamonds for the Dead, was an Agatha Award finalist; his story, "Dying in Dokesville" won a Derringer Award; and "Rule Number One" was selected for The Best American Mystery Stories 2018.

Roger Wayne hails from small-town Minnesota. He served in the Air Force as a broadcast journalist in South Korea before obtaining his BA in communications and journalism. Roger has recorded for video games, animation, and commercials, and he loves making books come to life. You can see what he's up to at rogerwayne.com.