This book definitely grips you from the beginning, but unfortunately, that faded pretty quickly. I was kind of bored throughout reading this. For a police procedural, there really wasn't that much happening in that sense.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, I have tried reading this book on 2 separate occasions and during that 2nd attempt, I have only managed to make it halfway through so I’d rather stop here and state that this book just wasn't for me.

This was my first time reading Steve Mosby and I found this an engaging crime/police thriller. Parts of it were very procedural, as they should be, but the author also weaved in several twists - some expected, some not at all. I liked his characterization of Will and Emma, but I felt as if Turner's personal connection to finding the Red River Killer wasn't original or unexpected. John Blythe was a complex and creepy character, to say the least. I found myself both fascinated and disgusted with him, sparking my interest even more as I read.

This novel was smart, methodical, creepy, mysterious - all of the fantastic elements of crime thriller/suspense. It was gripping, engaging, and definitely one of those reads where I scolded anyway that interrupted me. Mosby is an author that I will absolutely read again.

*Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Terrific book! You Can Run kept me up reading until late at night (most unusual for this reader)!

This book is about how they done it .And how the cops catch the people responsible for a series of crimes. It held my interest till the end .

This book was just ok. I had a hard time reading thought it was very slow. Thanks for the ARC.

This took me a little bit to get into it, and I was confused at first by all the characters, but after the first couple of chapters, I was hooked! Steve Mosby tells an intricate and intriguing story, and weaves together so many different lives and experiences expertly. I really enjoyed the book as a whole, and am looking forward to reading more of his books in the future.

For the most part Steve Mosby's "You Can Run" works well. The change in voice between Will Turner's first person narrative and the third person narrative of everyone else is done particularly well. The interactions between Turner and his partner Emma Beck is a bit underwhelming but do ring true throughout the book. She is a career climber and he is and wants to remain a detective. They also live together in a platonic relationship. 5 major characters reside in this thriller. The 2 detectives, the serial killer, the husband of one of the victims, and a voyeur of sorts to the killers actions. There is some flesh on the bones on all the major characters. They plot doesn't necessarily have twists but it certainly has unanticipated interactions.

Most of the first person narrative of Will Turner is played out in his head. He is an intuitive detective which has garnered him a reputation with his partner, as well as the precinct, of being weird. He sees aspects of the investigation that others dismiss or put off as Turner being Turner. One aspect of Turners internal dialog that I got somewhat annoyed with is he frequently tells us that Emma is on the case to further her career while his motivation is a personal interest in one of the victims. I certainly understand the difference in motivation but the frequent reminders of those differences just comes across as unnecessarily repetitive. That being said it does bring some additional tension into an already tense case. I don't know if there are previous books with Will Turner that might have allowed him to become a more fully realized character. He and Emma deserve more of their history being given to the reader.

The third person narrative moves us between Will and Emma's investigation and the moves of the remaining major characters. There is a complex relationship within the balance of the major characters.

The plot quickly opens up when a car slams into a garage and a still living victim and the remains of 13 others are found by police. We know who the killer is and what he has done. Steve Mosby doesn't allow the plot or the characters to slow done, even when the action takes place in Turner's head.

I would wholeheartedly recommend "You Can Run" to anyone who likes police procedurals.

I wish to thank Pegasus Books, the author, and NetGalley for my copy of "You Can Run" in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

“Monsters are made, not born, and the truth is that they can be made anywhere.”

The Monster has never been present when the women have died, so he has no idea how long it takes. He’s done with them by then, so what does it matter?

The Worm is incapable of killing for himself, he’s spent years enjoying the Monster’s actions from a distance.

The Writer is racked with guilt about all the terrible things he’s done to the person he loves.

The Detective believes in pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon in which the mind responds to a stimulus, usually an image or a sound, by perceiving a familiar pattern where none exists. His instincts are telling him that there is a connection between them, but how do they all add up to the Red River Killer?

This is one of the best thrillers I have read in a long time. Mosby pulls you in by thinking you know who the killer is and then he adds a new twist that keeps you guessing. A refreshing story that renewed my faith in a great read!

Thank you to Mr. Mosby, Pegasus Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book!

Great book! Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommend!

You Can Run is a serial killer investigation novel with a bit of a twist. The last victim has been found in a unique way and now DI Will Turner and his partner, Emma must track down the Red River Killer. They know the identity of the Red River Killer, but has he had help all along? DI Turner has an intimate connection with the case which not even his partner knows of. I enjoyed the sixth sense Turner seems to have throughout the book. Emma did not always believe what Turner was suspecting, but she always stood by him. I started to get a bit annoyed with the numerous references to the fact Turner did not care who solved the case as long as it was solved. But they did stop about half way throughout the book. The ending was unique in the way it gave a personal touch to the victims, very touching. I appreciated that Mr. Mosey I really enjoyed the book over all and while it was not a one sitting read, it did keep me interested and I would love to see this become a DI Turner series. I give this a 3.5 rounded to 4.
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This book was soooo good!!!! I couldn't put it down! Will definitely be buying copies for the store! Way to go!!!!