The Syndicate doesn’t believe in divorce, but murder is another story.Sally wants out—out of her marriage, out of the mob, out of Ocean City. An impossible dream. That is until the MDNA, a secret hacktivist group, invites her to join the ranks of their rebellion. The goal? Take down the criminal empire.She’s no Jane Bond, but no one in her town suspects the quiet church-going mom is a threat, … the quiet church-going mom is a threat, especially The Syndicate’s criminal defense attorney, Michael David, who’s got a thing for mysterious blondes. His love-‘em-and-kill-‘em exploits, and his penchant for causing witnesses to disappear, make him enemy number one for the hacktivist group. Sally’s mission sounds simple enough—destroy the lawyer’s life and make him pay—but….
Once she starts, there’ll be no turning back.
Follow Sally as she attempts the unthinkable—take down the largest crime ring in US history—in this prequel to “The Syndicate-Born Trilogy.”
Fans of David Baldacci and the novel ”Girl on the Train” will love this gritty, true-to-life spy thriller featuring a strong female character readers are calling their favorite. USA Today Bestselling Author K.M. Hodge’s “The Sally Ride Chronicle” is just the beginning; for more on her adventures, check out the complete “The Syndicate-Born Trilogy.”
Evolved Publishing presents the fourth book in “The Syndicate-Born Trilogy,” which is a prequel to the full trilogy exploring what happens when one well-placed group possesses too much power, and how it affects those who just get in its way. [DRM-Free]
What Others Are Saying About “RED ON THE RUN” by K.M. Hodge:
“Move over Baldacci. Prepare for competition from this new author! Spellbinding – hard to put down.” ~ Patrisha Ehlert
“Ms. Hodge has crafted an interesting tale of suspense amid a beautiful love story. You don’t know who to trust, so you are suspicious of everyone.” ~ Melinda McIntosh, author of ‘A Bit of Tickle for the Mind’
“Domestic abuse and addiction can be pretty tough topics but K.M. Hodge delivers in a debut novel that is fast-paced and very suspenseful.” ~ Gail Olmsted, author of ‘Guessing at Normal’
“This adrenaline-fueled thriller captivates from the first chapter until it hurtles to the dramatic finale.” ~ RandomBadger
Books by K.M. Hodge:
- “Red on the Run” (The Syndicate-Born Trilogy – Book 1)
- “Black and White Truth” (The Syndicate-Born Trilogy – Book 2)
- “True Blue Son” (The Syndicate-Born Trilogy – Book 3)
- “The Sally Ride Chronicle” (The Syndicate-Born Trilogy – Book 4 – A Prequel)
More Great Thrillers from Evolved Publishing:
- “Forgive Me, Alex” by Lane Diamond
- “The Oz Files” Series by Barry Metcalf
- The “A Point Thriller” Series by Jeff Altabef
- The “Zoe Delante Thriller” Series by C.L. Roberts-Huth
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I enjoyed this prequel and am glad I read it after reading the main trilogy. It gives lots of insight into who Sally was, why she acted in the way she did and showed the depth of her commitment. It deals with issues of emotional & physical abuse, addiction, organized crime and power abuse. Once again, the narrator did a good job of drawing into the story and keeping the voices consistent from one book to the next. Though the accent she used for Jason still needs a little work. This is a gritty, suspenseful spy thriller, with a strong female lead who is willing to go to great risk to destroy the corrupt Syndicate and to be free of both her abusive husband and the mob.
Spine-tingling suspense!
K.M. Hodge does a masterful job of in this spine-tingling crime thriller. This is the first book I have read in this series and now I want to read the others and see what I have missed. It’s fast-paced with just enough romance and steam to let you catch your breath from the action once in a while!
Alex is a CIA agent with a sexual addiction that has caused problems with his career and right now seems focused on Sally. Sally is looking for something in her personal life besides her abusive husband who works mostly for the mob and part-time for her brother as a mechanic. Alex gives her something she can never get from Billy, a way to feel alive, and she’s willing to take risks with Alex even knowing Billy will kill her if he finds out. Billy has spies watching her everywhere and if she misbehaves he will put her in the hospital or take her son, Zander.
Sally and her friend Jude, along with the other members of MDNA, are on a crusade to take down the syndicate and Billy along with them. With Sally’s looks and sexual appeal, she is the obvious choice to infiltrate and try to get proof that can be used in court. Jude knows the mob or Billy will eventually kill Sally if she does not get out but she is sure they will find her and Zander if she tries to run before they are all behind bars.
I enjoyed the characters, the plot was sound, and I liked the concept. The only thing I have against the book is that it ends with a cliffhanger. I received a complimentary copy but my opinions are honest and voluntary.
KM Hodge writes real life like most of us don’t see on a daily basis, but it lives out there. Her characters are realistically flawed and I found myself falling for them. I am so happy that Sally Ride is a part of a series. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to her or her friends yet!
OMG what a ride!! This book is filled with suspense, love, hate, corruption and most of all…determination. Sally is married to a very abusive man. When she is approached by her best friend Jude about her helping to bring down the syndicate, she hesitates,but after her husband beats her yet again,she agrees to help. Hubby Billy works for the mob as a muscle..eliminating who ever the boss tells him to so Sally needs to be very careful. Her relationship with a man from her past Alex complicates things as well. This is not only an amazing story..but it is also a story of the abuse that women face everyday in their life. It is a story of determination and trying to stay alive ..no matter what. It is amazing how Sally seems so meek and timid in the beginning,but after she has a son she does a complete turn around to protect her son, Zander and keep them both alive. Wonderful characters,with a very real storyline. I received a free copy and this honest review was my choice. I recommend reading this series in order to get the “WOW” factor
I couldn’t put it down! This book is another huge hit for K.M. Hodge! What a page turner! Did “True Blue Son” leave you with questions? You will get some insight here. There is intrigue, corruption, love, hate, determination and redemption! I was astonished at the things Sally endured and put up with in the beginning of the book. (no spoilers from me) To see her life unfold and the Sally we come to know evolve was incredible! The book is written with such description and emotion that you will feel Sally’s pain, her rage, her determination! You will feel her emotions as if they were your own! I sure hope this isn’t the last we hear of this series!