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Reviewed by Nancy Eaton

There are not too many books that really grab me from the very first page and will not let go until I have read the entire novel but Fugitive is one of them.

Charlie Marsh, a con man serving time, becomes a hero when he saved the life of a warden of a penitentiary during a prison riot. Once out of prison, it does not take Charlie very long to get into trouble again. This time he is accused of killing a congressman.

Charlie is now on the run and has been living in Batanga, Africa for many years. He is now a confidant of African President Jean Claude Baptiste who is known to be a little strange and power-mad. Charlie, who just cannot behave himself, is having a fling with Baptiste’s wife. He should have known that sooner or later Baptiste would find out. Sure enough Baptiste knows of the affair and Charlie soon figured that out too. Charlie knows he must be on the run again. Where does he go? He cannot stay in Africa so he heads back to the United States to face the murder charges for the congressman.

Criminal lawyer, Amanda Jaffe, has her hands full with Charlie. She has to keep him off death row, protect him from Babtiste’s police who are surely looking for him and something else. What is it? You will have to read the book to find out!

Fugitive is a terrific thriller. You almost have to laugh at Charlie because he is always getting into trouble and does not seem to know any better. I guarantee this book will keep you glued to the pages. It’s an exhilarating read that will take you on a fast, exciting ride as Charlie starts to run. There is not a dull moment within the pages. Phillip Margolin does a masterful job as a storyteller. Be sure to read this book.