"An exhilarating thriller set against a 250-mile footrace in the Sahara Desert, where more than one ultramarathoner will be running for their lives."
What I loved: The extreme setting. The extreme sport. And all the twists along the way. McCulloch, who herself completed the Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert, writes with such compelling authenticity. I loved the tension she creates among the different elite runners and the race director; the weather and the harsh terrain also play an important role in this story. I also liked how McCulloch weaves in the past with the present in a way that added to the mystery and the suspense. And I admired the resilience of her main character, Adrienne Wendell, as she navigates the tough race and the mysterious murders happening around her. This is a fabulous and fun thriller. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Sahara Desert is a very unusual setting and you know how I'm a sucker for that. I'll look this one up!
ReplyDeleteThe setting is what first drew me to this one. Plus, I've read this author before. She writes a fun thriller.
DeleteI did not know they held marathons in the Sahara Desert. And a murder mystery makes it even more exciting.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun combination. The setting really added to the tension.
DeleteThis book sounds really good! I didn't know about that marathon. I bet it would be an exciting experience!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely fascinating to read about.
DeleteSounds interesting! I can't imagine racing in the Sahara!!
ReplyDeleteNeither can I. But then these days I can't imagine racing any where. I'm more of a walker/hiker now. ;D
DeleteMan, that would be hot.
ReplyDeleteAnd those windstorms! Not for the faint of heart. (Or the weather wimps like me.)
DeleteI like the sound of the book!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a very fun summer thriller. Thanks for commenting! :D
DeleteSounds like a great read!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it. :D
DeleteI can't imagine running any marathon in the desert let alone one for 250 miles! Sounds dangerous!
ReplyDeleteI can't fathom running that kind of distance over 4-5 days either. Definitely not the sport for me.
DeleteWhoa she completed the Sahara race herself. That's pretty crazy but good research, lol. Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteI loved the authenticity she brought to the race. Made the book even better. :D
DeleteI'd never heard of the Marathon des Sables. That is an extreme setting!
ReplyDeleteIt really is! And I do love reading books set in extreme settings like this. :D
DeleteRight? It's a fun read.
ReplyDeleteOh, this one does sound exciting. Yet another for the reading list!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen a thriller set during a marathon race, very cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of this all unfolding along with a race!
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