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Wrong Man Running [Kindle Edition]

Alan Hruska (Author)
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At the beginning of this compelling novel, Rick Corinth—driven careerist, brilliant prosecutor, and the heir apparent to the district attorney’s job in Manhattan—is assigned a case involving a series of increasingly sadistic rapes. When the victims, all prominent women at the acme of their careers, begin identifying Corinth as their assailant, he takes flight.

No one who knows him well believes him capable of committing such shocking crimes, including his ex-wife. His children, made to suffer at school, are hurt and confused. And yet the evidence against him keeps mounting. When his ex-wife is herself sexually attacked, she in turn pegs Corinth as the culprit.

Attorney-turned-novelist Alan Hruska’s Wrong Man Running is the story of Corinth’s frantic search to find the man he thinks framed him and the psychological challenges of confronting the possibility that he might be liable for the heinous rapes several women have claimed he committed. Sharp and haunting, Hruska masterfully ratchets up the suspense in this deftly written novel, penning a taut legal thriller in the vein of Scott Turow and John Grisham.

About the Author

Alan Hruska is a native of New York and a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School. He worked as a trial lawyer until 2002, representing both public and private clients, all the while nourishing his love of the arts. His first novel, Borrowed Time, was published by Dial Press in 1986, and he cofounded Soho Press, for which he serves as chairman of the board. In 2002 he began writing and directing movies including Nola, The Warrior Class, and Reunion. His 2005 off-Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot earned favorable reviews from the New York Times, the New York Post, and Village Voice. His own plays include New House Under Construction and Ring Twice for Miranda. Wrong Man Running is his second novel.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 484 KB
  • Print Length: 349 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1612182747
  • Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (22 Nov 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005Y0BY56
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #37,133 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sancho
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a story with a very fascinating premise and a good opening chapter. Well observed characters and a smooth flow of the story come with good dialogue and prose. Descriptions are vivid as well. Dialogue and narrative are effective used in this compact but deep story, a style that reminds me of the thriller Flash of the Sun.Overall, this is a story that strikes a chord with readers of this genre.
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Surprisingly Good 19 Dec 2011
By Marc
Format:Kindle Edition
Bought this as it was goimg cheap on the deal of the day and found it to be surprisingly good. I would agree that in some parts, the author seemed to suspend belief, though on the whole it was well written, and for once in a book I had no idea how it would end. I actually found myself browsing Amazon for more books by this author, hence the review.
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By rhosymynydd TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Rape is a very serious crime affecting many women (and men) every day. This book, although very clever in its concept, (of a brilliant prosecutor now on the run from accusations of rape that he was investigating) poses more than the mere question of "did he commit these sadistic rapes?".

Rick Cornish, up and comming DA suffers from blackouts and without a doubt likes women! The "victims" do not come over as convincing - they are all intelligent, stunning women, drawn from his own circle - but the after effcts of rape are traumatic, no matter what level of intelligence or background. This is lacking in the book and frankly I was disenchanted. The writing was fluent, the basic concept good but the victims characters flawed. Sorry Alan, but you must see this from a woman's prespective. This is a touchy subject and is not dealt with in an empathetic way. Rick is far more concerned with his own feelings than the victims. Too many conincidences also spoiled the reality. Disappointing. Wrong Man Running
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Readable but highly improbable
I got straight into this book which ripped along at a great pace. I liked the clipped New York dialogue and the deepening plot. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Moose Papoose
Very entertaining!
"Wrong Man Running" romps along at a cracking pace and I read it within two days.

Was it far fetched? Oh yes! Did it hold my interest? It certainly did! Read more
Published 28 days ago by Alison Petrie
Chapter out of order
I could not understand how the story jumped the way it did till I noticed that chapter 45 had been replaced by chapter 55. The same chapter 55 appeared again in its right place. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Campbell
Quite a thriller!
I enjoyed meeting Rick (the hero) - he's assistant DA meant for great things. He still loves his ex wife and adores his two children. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Douglas
Happy reader!
I've just finished reading this book & will definitely be looking for more by this author.
I thought it was very well written with a good sense of tension without overdoing... Read more
Published 1 month ago by JIW
enjoyable read....
I found this a good read and I did not spot the denoument. It's conclusion was a little bit confusing and I am not entirely sure about the reason for one of the rapes, however... Read more
Published 1 month ago by pompeyman
Super-slick and stylish thriller
Rick Corinth's legal career is on an upward trajectory and he is a dead cert to be the next New York County District Attorney. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. J. Oxley
Enjoyable
The set up here isn't particularly original, the wrongly accused hero being a staple of the genre. That said, there was enough originality in elements of in the plot line to make... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andy Edwards
Good premise poor delivery
This legal thriller starts from an interesting premise - a successful Manhattan prosecutor, at the top of his game just hired on at the District Attorney's office. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sussman Pro
Very creepy
The book is about a series of sadistic rapes on well known and powerful women at the pinnacle of their careers, all with the same MOD. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Troops
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the ultimate absurdity is an innocent man trying to defend himself? &quote;
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There are issues you fight about. But you pick them carefully. Average guy? Gets screwed three times a day. You fight every one of those battles, youve got time for nothing else. Pick your fights. Otherwise pay. &quote;
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Frank Seaton was about to be named chief judge of the State of New York. His proposition to me was that I serve several months as chief assistant DA, then take over his remaining term as DA on an acting basis. Then run for the office. &quote;
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