Run for the Hills

A Novel

De: Kevin Wilson

Narrado por: Marin Ireland

Audiobook performed by Marin Ireland

NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY: Time, People, LitHub, and BookRiot

An unexpected road trip across America brings a family together, in this heartfelt new novel from the bestselling author of Nothing to See Here.

Ever since her dad left them twenty years ago, it’s been just Madeline Hill and her mom on their farm in Coalfield, Tennessee. While it’s a bit lonely, she sometimes admits, and a less exciting life than what she imagined for herself, it’s mostly okay. Mostly.

Then one day Reuben Hill pulls up in a PT Cruiser and informs Madeline that he believes she’s his half sister. Reuben—left behind by their dad thirty years ago—has hired a detective to track down their father and a string of other half siblings. And he wants Mad to leave her home and join him on a road trip to find them all.

As Mad and Rube—and eventually the others—share stories of their father, who behaved so differently in each life he created, they begin to question what he was looking for with every new incarnation. Who are they to one another? What kind of man will they find? And how will these new relationships change Mad’s previously solitary life on the farm?

Infused with deadpan wit and enormous heart, Run for the Hills is a sibling story like no other—a novel about a family forged under the most unlikely circumstances and united by hope in an unknown future.

©2025 Kevin Wilson (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Engaging Story and Awesome Narrator

I usually don’t pay too much attention to the narrator when I listen to audio books. That role has typically been just to read to me when I mow the lawn, or go for a walk, etc. When I listened to one of Kevin Wilson’s previous books, “Nothing to See Here” I was very impressed by Marin Ireland’s reading of the book and her range of using individual character voices. That experience sold me on the recent release of “Run for the Hills” which is an equally enjoyable listening experience. The combination of Kevin’s story and Marin’s voice is excellent.

Kevin W finds that reality can be as bizarre as his imagination, and has heart

I don’t wanna say anything about the story other than if you’ve read any of Kevin’s books and enjoyed them then this is a must read. He has shifted his genre and kept all of his skills and talents alive. I hope he writes more because it really does a lot from my soul.

Siblings

A bizarre little story with the idea of how people are connected. It was such a sweet story.

Lovable and hilarious

I love this book! It is written so well. The dialogue is clever and hilarious. The characters are so lovable. Loved every minute of it.

Another Great one by Kevin

I love the way this author writes. He quickly gets to the point of the story, pulls you in with the characters and I love that the story wraps up quicker than most. I am at the point in my life that I am doing only audible books and the shorter get to the point stories works great for me. Once again this author manages to create a story that is not the norm. Buy it, read it, listen to it. You won't regret it. I also loved the narrator.

Creative and fun story

Kevin Wilson has a unique style of writing. Very entertaining and creative story. The characters are weirdly likeable and offbeat. Definitely worth a listen!

Interesting story!

I liked everything about it. The characters were great! The narrator did a superb job.

Skillful narration and a fun story

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I very much enjoyed this book. I loved the narration. Marin Ireland is one of my favorites, and she didn’t disappoint. Each character was distinct and well developed. I grew to like each of them and enjoyed their stories. The writing was solid; I laughed out loud more than a few times, and even though much of the happenings in the book were highly improbable, I was easily able to suspend disbelief and just enjoy the ride. I highly recommend this for a fun read.

Quirky Fun Dialogue

Loved the twists and turns of the story. Really enjoyable odd family road trip on a “Quest” to find answers to their past.

Kevin Wilson Keeps Delivering

4 stars. Happy to see Marin Ireland as audio narrator. I love Kevin Wilson's writing. He writes sibling relationships particularly well. I enjoyed the way this type of found family story came together. Sometimes it got a little messy (Tom) but on the whole, the book was Wilson's brand of funny from the jump and I enjoyed the road trip.