Over the last few years, when I've seen an Iris Johansen book I've automatically assumed it would be an Eve Duncan thriller. I was wrong about ON THE RUN, but I'm still glad I picked it up. A quick read full of passion and suspense, this book is written in the typical Iris Johansen style and is still a really good read.

Nine years ago, Grace Archer worked for the CIA under the direction of Jake Kilmer. Their job was to infiltrate the compound of Marvot, an evil kingpin who ruled El Tariq, Morocco with an iron hand. Disappoint the man once, and he might give you another chance. Do it a second time, and you'll end up dead. Jake's job was to recover something from Marvot that he prized more than anything--the Pair. Known collectively as a single unit, the Pair consisted of two white Arabian horses, a stallion and a mare, with blue eyes and destructive personalities. Their mission failed nine years ago, and Grace left the CIA--alone and pregnant.

Now she's found a home for herself and her daughter, Frankie, on a horse farm in Tallanville, Alabama. Frankie is devoted to horses, but she's also a child prodigy when it comes to playing the piano and composing. Grace, who hates to be compared to horse whisperer even though she does have a remarkable affinity with horses, is content with her new life. Until the forces she's feared for nine years, Marvot's men, come to town and tear her world apart.

Suddenly, Kilmer is there, whisking Grace and Frankie away to a farm far from Alabama, and Grace finds that the old passion is still as strong as ever. As Kilmer tries to keep his former lover and his daughter safe, he plans retribution upon Marvot--which is brought to a halt when Frankie is kidnapped and blackmailed into going back to El Tariq to work, once again, with the Pair.

ON THE RUN is a fast-paced read with lots of suspense. I agree that some cliches are used in this story, but that doesn't make it any less of an entertaining read. Iris Johansen's writing style reminds me a lot of that of James Patterson. Although Johansen's chapters are novel-length compared to Patterson's two or three-pagers, the action hurries along at a fast clip.

If you enjoy romantic suspense, you'll like ON THE RUN.

She is great at spinning a tale of mystery, love, and excitment. If you have not tried this Author before, now is your chance!!

A good fast read. This is the type of book my husband and I call "airplane" books; keeps your attention and can be finished by the time you land. J

If you like Iris Johansen's other books, chances are you'll like this one too. This book is an easy read, but it's interesting and definitely a page turner. Johansen's books are equally as much about relationships as they are about the suspenseful plot, so if you're just in it for the mystery this may not be the book for you. If you're looking for a horse book, this is probably not for you, either, since they are not really involved.

Grace Archer and daughter Frankie started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them is following. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer for 8 yrs. and he's asking her to trust him again, even though he may have betrayed her once.

Great mystery. About a woman on the run from a real bad guy who is trying to capture her to train two wild horses known as the pair that have been trained to find a treasure in the desert. I had a problem putting it down. Good read.

Great read -- a bit slow at first; then can't put it down!! Interesting plot - with horses at the center of a suspense and romance story.

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I appreciate the fact Iris Johansen is a hugely popular author, but this is the first book of hers I've read, and I don't see it. Never mind the entire premise of the book is a tad beyond believable; I'm wondering why on Earth did she create this intriguing action-hero type female and she never gives her any action! Even the male hero, Jake, does all his heroism as an after-thought.

("Jake, please be careful while rescuing other hero guy! I'll be so worried as you undertake this incredibly suspenseful mission that will require all your unparalleled counterintelligence techniques, and you still are unlikely to both return alive from the middle east!" So, can't wait to hear all about this mission, right? How's Iris going to lay this out? Well,let's see...
Cut to....
"Jake! You're both back and safe! Got your postcard...")

Anyway, I suppose if you want a female action hero whose only real action is between the sheets (plenty of that, but again, most merely discussed ex post facto-- no literotica here), then this is the book for you. It's an interesting story that seems to take the wrong path to resolution.

I enjoyed this one. It had a lot of "action" and all of the elements we typically find in this genre. Iris Johansen is a great story teller and I really enjoy her characters. This was one of the best books I've read in awhile.

Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleased. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's asking Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter -- one last chance to run for their lives.

Very fast-paced book. Iris Johansen is a favorite author and I was not disappointed.

Grace has a little girl named Frankie. she has been raising her by herself for 8 years.then one night both girls lives shattered. the bad guy who had been looking for grace finally found her and her daughter Frankie.Grace and her daughter are on the run.Grace is learning to trust Jake after 8 years to keep her and Frankie alive.The nightmare started 8 years ago and now its time for it to end.

Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daughter, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed.

Couldn't put it down!!!

I love Iris Johansen! This was a very good suspense thriller.

Grace Archer hoped this day would never come. She'd taken her little daugher, Frankie, and started a new life at a remote Alabama horse farm. But the man stalking them would follow them to the ends of the earth. Now, in a single night, their safe world has been shattered and a ferocious hunter has been unleashed. Her one ally is the only man more dangerous than her worst enemy. Grace hasn't seen Jake Kilmer since the nightmare began eight years ago. Now he's aksing Grace to trust him again. And she will, even though Jake may have betrayed her once before. For time is running out and Grace has one chance in a million to save her daughter-one last chance to run for their lives.

Great thriller.

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