The Dead Don't Run

Anne Russo

Summary

Sequel to The Dead Don't Fall.

As malevolent forces close in, Ian and Adam's desperate hope for a future together is threatened by their most ruthless adversary yet.

In El Paso, Ian faces a series of shocking betrayals that derail his quest to reunite with Adam, forcing him and his newly reunited group to journey to New Orleans to confront the culprit. Meanwhile, longing for Ian's return, Adam forges a new life in Colombia, cultivating new friendships while battling the lingering scars of his past.

Their hard-won reunion propels them and their friends from the lively streets of Bogota into the wild, shadow-drenched jungles of Bolivia. Here they must rely on each other as they never have before, building a home and steeling themselves for a confrontation with an adversary determined to stalk them to the ends of the earth.

Clinging to each other in a treacherous and uncertain world, Ian and Adam must make their last stand. As together they face an unstoppable foe and a past that refuses to die in an epic showdown that will determine their fate and the fate of everyone they hold dear.

Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger and contains strong violence and dark, mature themes, including characters dealing with past trauma.

Available since: 09/18/2025.

Print length: 255 pages.

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