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The Running Man

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
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In the reality TV show The Running Man, the only objective is to stay alive.

This “slam-bang action suspense” (Gilbert Cruz, Vulture) from Stephen King is now a major motion picture from Paramount.

Ben Richards has no job, no money, and a young daughter who urgently needs medical attention. Desperate, out of options, he signs up for The Running Man, “the biggest show in the country.” It’s an ultraviolent competition where the stakes could not be higher. Ben must stay alive for thirty days while an elite strike force, trained to kill, hunts for him. If he can survive for a month, he wins a billion dollars. No contestant has ever lasted longer than eight days. Can Ben Richards win this ultimate game of life and death? Dystopian Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Horror Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Science Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Game Survival

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Gripping Thriller • Dark Dystopia • Excellent Narration • Relatable Protagonist • Fast-paced Action • Unexpected Ending

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If you haven't read/heard the story before, skip the Stephen King introduction as it contains spoilers.

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This is one of those fast paced, can't stop listening thriller. I am rather new to audible due to physical limitations of "holding a book". The narrative is awesome and another great story by the great author! I was pleasantly surprised how wonderful the experience was having it read out loud. If you get this book, put on your headphones and get ready for a ride!

Awesome, another great by Stephen King

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If you could sum up The Running Man in three words, what would they be?

Enthralling. Entertaining. Excellent.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ben Richards was very well written and his story was believable.

Have you listened to any of Kevin Kenerly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

It was excellent especially when he said "maggot!"

Stephen King by another name still smells as sweet

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Amazing story from start to finish. Movie was way to Hollywood compare to this real life drama.

Awesome

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Kevin Kenerly is my favorite narrator and plays off the counter hero so well. I found him in heroes die and am always excited to see a book with his name on it. Stephen King classic delivers as always. Distopian future and foreshadow of human nature.

Kevin Kenerly is amazing.

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