World Press Release for "Running Out Of Road"

An Ill-Fated Adventure in Addiction Insider Describes Running Out Of Road: Addictions are sneaky. They creep up on us, overtake us, then let everyone know except us.

PORT ORCHARD, WA October 30, 2004 -- There is nothing more dangerous than an drug addiction. According to author Robert M. Appleton, Jr., addictions are sneaky. They creep up on us, overtake us, then let everyone know except us. Appleton addresses the causes and consequences of addiction in his new inspired by actual events book Running Out Of Road (now available from 1stbooks Library, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and over 25,000 bookstores worldwide).

Protagonist Daniel Logan develops a drug habit at an early age. His addiction turns his life from one of possibilities to one of problems and pain. Daniel runs away from home to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he is caught up in a shadowy, violent sub-culture. Befriending a Machiavellian black man named Thorndyke Rosen; Daniel joins him in his counterfeiting/arms dealing business. When Daniel is arrested for selling Rosens funny money to the Secret Service, his fears of a lifelong prison sentence are overwhelmed by his discovery that Rosen is a psychopathic killer, who is still on the prowl.

A powerful. poignant, and provocative story, Running Out Of Road has already garnered rave reviews. Hy Cohen from the New York Agency describes it as, original and forcefully written. Appleton has effectively and eloquently combined, psychological suspense and mystery to create a spellbindin ominous quest were escape from addiction and criminal involvement becomes unreachable. A modern classic in the making, Running Out Of Road is a must read for audiences and addicts everywhere.

Author Robert M. Appleton is no stranger to the shadowy, violent sub-culture he describes in this, his first, book. He has spent time in Oklahomas El Reno Prison, The Albuquerque County Jail, and a Los Angeles Federal Prison (MDCLA), and other institutions depicted in this factually based story. Appleton hopes that this novel will provide a mirror for addiction sufferers, reflecting their images before it is too
late. Robert M. Appleton currently resides in Port Orchard, Washington.

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