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Book Review of The Running Man

The Running Man
The Running Man
Author: Stephen King
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Horror
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Ben Richards is out of work and out of luck. His eighteen-month-old daughter is sick, and neither Ben nor his wife can afford to take her to a doctor. For a man from the poor side of town with no cash and no hope, there's only one thing to do: become a contestant on one of the Network's Games, shows where you can win more money than you've ever dreamed of - or die trying. Now Ben's going prime-time on the Network's highest-rated viewer-participation show. And he's about to become prey for the masses...