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About the Author

Thomas B. Sawyer was Head Writer/Showrunner of the hit CBS series, Murder, She Wrote. He wrote, directed and produced the cult film comedy, Alice Goodbody. His book, Fiction Writing Demystified, was a Writer's Digest Book Club Selection. He's taught writing at UCLA, at other colleges and universities. Mr. Sawyer has been nominated for an Edgar and an Emmy.

Praise for No Place to Run…

"5.0 out of 5 stars! Author Thomas Sawyer takes the tragic events of 9/11 and uses them for a solid action/adventure suspense thriller in NO PLACE TO RUN. This is the story of Mace Merrick, a professional killer who ironically is serving time for a murder he didn't commit. Seeking to negotiate for his release, Mace has documents regarding a hit he carried out on contract the morning 9/11 happened. What follows is a high level cover-up, more deaths, and Claudia, a young lady who, along with her kid brother Adam, find themselves targets of rogue federal agents trying to tie up loose and embarrassing ends. Framed for their parents' murders, they take off on a cross-country race to stay alive long enough to figure out who killed their parents and discover a horrifying truth behind the infamous attacks of 9/11. NO PLACE TO RUN is a tautly written page-turner of a thriller from beginning to end -- and a highly recommended read."
– MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"NO PLACE TO RUN features Sawyer’s famous cinematic prose and, dialogue so authentic it could be bugged by Shadow Ops. A brilliant and fascinating thriller that not only consumes the reader’s imagination, but promotes thoughtful discussion. Worthy of Sawyer’s meticulous standards."
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– Andrew McAleer, BOSTON MYSTERY REVIEW

“NO PLACE TO RUN is a thrill-a-minute ride toward the darkest alley in the darkest part of the American government – that place where the sins of our intelligence agencies finally meet the blinding light of day. Members of the 9/11 Commission who read this compelling and entertaining novel will squirm.”
– Gerald Petievich, author of THE SENTINEL and TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.

“There’s no place to hide in NO PLACE TO RUN, Tom Sawyer’s sizzling new thriller. Breakneck pace, a provocative theme, and crackerjack writing propel this baby!”
– Paul Levine, bestselling author of ILLEGAL

“Sawyer has turned the untold side of the 9/11 nightmare into a riveting page turner. If you aren’t already into conspiracies, this one will make you a believer!”
– William Link, co-creator of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo

“Action is nonstop and relentless as this ultra smart thriller’s luckless, but never hopeless, young protagonists hit the ground running for their lives. NO PLACE TO RUN is a Sawyer specialty – the perfect blend of breathless suspense and inspired political savvy, topped with an eye-opening theory of what really led to the tragic events of 9/11.”
– Dick Lochte, author of SLEEPING DOG and CROAKED!

“NO PLACE TO RUN proves that fiction is indeed more fun than reality. This tight, fast-paced thriller is stuffed with bad guys and plot twists that will keep you guessing until the last page and will cramp the fingers of conspiracy addicted bloggers. Hop on board. It’s a hell of a ride.”
– D. P. Lyle, MD, Edgar-nominated, Macavity-winning author of HOWDUNNIT: FORENSICS

"I am definitely not a conspiracy advocate. I do respect those who have suspicions about government cover-ups. Particularly concerning the many questions left unanswered by the 9/11 report. The same concern has always plagued the report on JFK's assassination. Many people do believe that we are victims of power grabs by nefarious groups. We cannot ignore their suppositions. We are at fault having allowed our government to jettison transparency in favor of increasing secrecy. NO PLACE TO RUN is a good read. Well put together you will enjoy it no matter your position on its premise."
– Michael Butler, producer of Broadway musical, HAIR

“NO PLACE TO RUN turns ‘paranoid conspiracy theory’ into the entirely plausible. A page-turner, risk taking, well told and rich in compelling characters. A highly entertaining thriller, and more than a little disturbing.”
– Harley Jane Kozak, winner of Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards, author of? A DATE YOU CAN’T REFUSE