A long and winding, lushly written story that takes the reader from Monaco to New York and beyond. Thoroughly enjoyed this expansive read, particularly how different and unique each character is. Rich storytelling that I'm glad to share with my readers and listeners. Thank you.

This was a good book that took you from one end of the world to another. It all has to do with a uranium mine in Canada which was to be turned over to the government to be responsible for in the future when cleanup would be needed. A man who dies in Monaco in what looks like an accident and this mine can't have anything to do with each other, or can it? A breach is made in the pond of uranium which was not from natural causes, then people start to die in the area and on and on. There are many governments involved and what will happen to end this endless process? Read to find out.

Run Girl Run by Alex C. Franklin is a fast paced political thriller. It begins in Monte Carlo, Monaco with the death of a rich tycoon who was a co-founder of a large uranium mining company. Several individuals including the FBI and the Sec. of State of the United States believe it was murder and begin to investigate. Meanwhile, the main character, Stella Jacobs, moves to Syron Lake, to start a new life as a romance novel writer and await the return of her former boyfriend. Her plans could not be more wrong. Syron Lake is the location of the former uranium mine named Syron Lake Resources. Stella inadvertently stumbles on a breech in the radioactive waste containment pond that spills into Syron Lake. Since she was a former activist, she wants to find out the extent of the spill and to hold the company responsible for the clean up. What she doesn’t realize is how deep the corruption and political intrigue is and the people involved who have a stake in the mine. Not knowing whom to trust and trusting the wrong person, she soon finds herself running for her life. As all the twists and turns take place you find yourself further drawn into the story and on a wild wide. Franklin has written a well-researched and exciting novel. Although it was a little slow and confusing at first with the introduction of multiple characters it soon picks up. The characters were multidimensional not always showing their true nature until further into the storey line. From the second half of the book you can’t stop reading and the twists at the end come as a surprise. The mixture of governmental policy, mixing with big business, environmental issues and corporate greed are well done and realistic. I particularly like the strong female characters that develop through the book. For a first novel, Franklin has written a great novel and I look forward to reading her future books I received this book from the author and NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review

Wow! A roller coaster ride! Not at all what I expected. Intrigueing and entertaining. Great characters and story flow. One end of the world to another filled with twists and turns. Edge of your seat reading until the last word. Highly recommend.