Resolve

ISBN: 1470839717

Author: J. J. Hensley

Condition: New

Review ''J. J. Hensley has tied together the world of distance running and crime investigation to create a book that fantastically explores the core concept of both: killer competition.'' --Ryan Foster, Australian middle-distance runner and national record holder''Much like a marathon course, Resolve is full of twists and turns, and one never knows what will happen just around the corner. However, one need not be a runner to enjoy the thrilling story of crime and drama. Resolve gives the reader the chilling sensation that the story could happen to anyone, making it all the more real.'' --Luke Watson, South African rugby footballer Product Description In the Pittsburgh Marathon, 18,000 people from all over the world will participate. Some 9,500 will run a half marathon, while 4,500 participants will attempt the full 26.2 miles. Over 200 will quit before it's over. More than 100 will be injured and require medical treatment. And one man is going to be murdered. When Dr. Cyprus Keller lines up to start the race, he knows who is going to die -- for the simple reason that he's going to kill him. Keller, a university professor of criminology at Three Rivers University and a former police officer, is an expert in criminal behavior and victimology. However, when one of his female students is murdered and his graduate assistant attempts to kill him, Keller finds himself swinging frantically back and forth between being a suspect and a victim. When the police assign a motive to the crimes that Keller knows cannot be true, he begins to ask questions that somebody out there does not want answered. In the course of 26.2 miles, Keller recounts how he found himself encircled by a series of killings that have shocked the city, while he pursues -- literally -- his prey: the man who is behind it all. About the Author J. J. HENSLEY is a former police officer and special agent with the US Secret Service who has drawn upon his experiences in law enforcement and his love of distance running to create a novel full of suspense and insight. He graduated from Penn State University with a BS in administration of justice and earned an MS in criminal justice administration from Columbia Southern University. He is currently a training supervisor with the US Office of Personnel Management. He lives with his wife, daughter, and two dogs near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.