Most people in Brian Freeman's Marathon assume it was a Muslim terrorist. 'Just as in Boston, a bomb explodes at the finish line of the Duluth marathon - killing and maiming. 'Freeman delves into this community being pulled every which way extremely well, and delivers quite a shock before this fantastic psychological thriller comes to an end.' With strong characters and a propulsive plot, this thriller races to a breathless finish before truth becomes collateral damage.' 'A bomb along the Duluth marathon route sends Jonathan Stride sprinting into a media nightmare and an area manhunt. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. And the manhunt is on.īut are the answers behind the Duluth bombing more complex than anyone realizes? And can Stride, Serena, and Maggie find the truth before more innocent people are killed? As social media feeds a flood of rumors and misinformation, one young man becomes the most wanted person in the city. Within minutes, Jonathan Stride, Serena Dial, and Maggie Bei are at work with the FBI to find the terrorists behind the tragedy. Then, in a terrifying echo of the Boston bombing, there is an explosion along the race course, leaving many people dead and injured. On a rainy June morning, tens of thousands of people line the streets of Duluth while exhausted runners push to reach the finish line at the city's biggest annual event. In a powerfully compelling thriller that strikes at the heart of our current fears as a nation, Detective Jonathan Stride must investigate a marathon bombing in his city-before more people get hurt.

A FAST, COMPELLING READ.' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY THE PLOT IS TORN RIGHT FROM OUR HEADLINES.' -5-STAR READER REVIEW THIS THRILLER RACES TO A BREATHLESS FINISH.' - MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE The TMT Group Handicap (3.45) looks wide open, but TUDOR has proved a model of consistency in the sphere and another good account is on the cards.Īlso before the ITV4 cameras, Hollie Doyle and A TASTE OF HONEY are expected to prove a potent combination in the opening Unibet Horserace Operator Of The Year Handicap (1.50).'PROPULSIVE. Vetivier will begin his challenge from stall two, and the same berth is a benefit to LIHOU, who bids to score from 2lb out of the weights in the the five-furlong CAA Stellar Handicap (1.30). On the back of a wide-margin reappearance success at Beverley last month, VETIVIER has plenty going for him in the Deepbridge Capital Handicap (2.05). It’s hard to be certain what PASSENGER achieved when landing the Wood Ditton Maiden Stakes at Newmarket’s Craven meeting last month – none of the eight to take part had run before – but the Sir Michael Stoute-saddled son of Ulysses created a stirring impression and gets the vote for the Listed Boodles Dee Stakes (2.40). Hamish wins The Peroni Nastro Azzurro Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot and is fancied to win at Chester on Thursday (Image: REX)

Marathon by Brian Freeman