This book was much better than the first three books in the Bullet Catchers series. It was still a bit difficult to connect with the characters, but the story was very good. The addition of a story line with some history of the Maya made the story more interesting. In addition, there was a continuing story line introduced regarding the black market adoption of triplets that will carry on into the next two books. Much better story. ( )

First You Run
3.5 Stars

Series note: Although this is book #4 in the Bullet Catchers series, it is book #1 of a trilogy within the series. It is not necessary to read books #1-3 other than the fact that they are very entertaining reads.

Review:
An OK story but not my favorite in the series perhaps because Adrien and Miranda lack the chemistry of the previous couples and the hero didn't really appeal to me.

With his background, Adrien has the potential to be an excellent tortured hero but is actually bland and boring. Moreover, his "ends justify the means" attitude toward sex is a turn off.

Miranda is more likeable but her constant focus on Adrien's accent becomes annoying and she manages to get over her fears a little to quickly and neatly.

The Mayan apocalypse angle is intriguing although the supernatural Shamanistic elements are over the top and the resolution to the suspense plot anti-climactic. In contrast, the adoption and murder mystery threads are very compelling with some good twists and turns, and I look forward to seeing how these develop in the next book. ( )

This book was much better than the first three books in the Bullet Catchers series. It was still a bit difficult to connect with the characters, but the story was very good. The addition of a story line with some history of the Maya made the story more interesting. In addition, there was a continuing story line introduced regarding the black market adoption of triplets that will carry on into the next two books. Much better story. ( )

An intense mystery involving the Bullet Catchers and the challenges of their jobs. This story is specifically about Fletch and Miranda. The story also involves a woman wrongly accused and convicted of murder. It also involves the hunt for biological parents of babies illegally adopted. Another facet of this story centers around the history of the people of Maya. All in all, this is a very interesting story and an involved mystery. ( )

Bravo! Another stunning read for fans of Roxanne St. Claire. The first in her new trilogy of Bullet Catcher adventures, FIRST YOU RUN nails all the elements required for the ultimate perfect read in romantic suspense. You'll definitely relate to Miranda Lang, the sympathetic professor-author-heroine who finds herself suddenly placed in peril at a book signing. Lucky for Miranda, alpha male hero Bullet Catcher Adrian Fletcher seems to show up just in time. Or had he planned it from the beginning? Some serious sleuthing is about to begin. Fletch is on a tattoo-hunting mission in order to solve a thirty year old mystery and save a woman's life. Does Miranda have a tattoo? Fletch definitely would like to find out. But that requires getting up close and personal. Ms. St. Claire is a master at keeping the reader glued to the page with plot twists and turns, and this latest Bullet Catcher adventure definitely delivers! We're treated to 346 delicious pages of Mayan adventure, intriguing suspects and a twist at the end that makes you want to read the next book in the trilogy - THEN YOU HIDE 'hint, hint, it's already on sale - be sure and order your copy today!'. ( )