Inspirations - RUN

I'm sharing some of the books, films, and TV shows that inspired Rule of Extinction, both to provide  recommendations and to give readers a sense of what to expect.

Run by Blake Crouch is another inspiration for my new book Rule of Extinction.

Run is a thriller about a family on the run when half the world becomes homicidal.

​It's a visceral page-turning roller-coaster.

Run was first published in 2011.

​Crouch refers to it as his breakthrough novel.

In late 2024, it was re-released with a few tweaks.

(I’d love to know what was changed.)

Run succeeds (imo) because at its core, the focus is on a father trying to protect his family.

In Rule of Extinction, a comet is about to end civilzation.Mysterious pods arrive that carry people away.

​The opening chapters follow a father desperate to get his family into one of those pods.

Run moves at breakneck speed. Its tone is dark and gritty. It’s a hell of a thrill ride.
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Though Rule of Extinction features a wholly different scenario, its tone and pace owe a debt to Run.

​Run (and Pines) were such an influence that I hired Crouch's editor, Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, to help me polish Rule of Extinction.

If you're interested in a dark break-neck apocalyptic thriller, then hurry up and grab a copy of Run.

​(The audiobook of the 2024 reissue is narrated by Scott Brick.)

And if you’re interested in another fast-paced apocalyptic adventure about a father trying to save his family, check out RULE OF EXTINCTION.​

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