Review: High Octane Crime Fiction – Running Stupid
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2014
A protagonist with an uncanny ability to dodge bullets, resist arrest, and outsmart the Grim Reaper himself, makes for a thrilling crime fiction. ‘Running Stupid’ takes you to the world of Matthew Jester, the man who has the luck of the Irish and a cocktail of drugs to keep him sedated. With more money than sense, Jester finds himself on the run following the death of his girlfriend, a popular recording artist. When the police declared him public enemy number one, his invincibility is tested many times over – from being held hostage by a psycho farmer to being framed by devious characters who stand to profit from a crazy high-stakes billionaires game.It’s easy to root for Jester, despite having a flawed character and a somewhat repulsive  personality. However, compared to the dubious characters he encounters, he’s probably the most likeable. It’s hard not to cheer him on as he escapes one predicament after another.The authors splendidly combine dry wit with tense action to keep the story moving at intense speed. And along the way, unexpected twists and turns take you to the seedy world of kidnappings, assassinations and conspiracies. This is not for the faint-hearted as it depicts crime as a lifestyle for those who can afford it.