Freerunner

Title: Freerunner
Author: Kathy Cassel
Published by: Haven Point Publishing
Release Date: March 20, 2022
Genre: Action & Adventure, Christian Fiction, Family, Freerunning, Parents, Sexual Abuse, Sports & Recreation, Track & Field, Young Adult
Pages: 196
ISBN13: 979-8985904321
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Set against the backdrop of the sport of freerunning, Kia must decide whether she will continue running or face her past abuser in order to save another child.

Night is Kia’s favorite time, when she freeruns to outdistance the memories of abuse she suffered as a young child. But when former reality television star Terrence Jones arrives at their school as the new head track coach, things begin to change in unpredictable ways. Kia tries out for the team to fit in, but just as she's gaining a new sense of normal, her abuser steps back into her life. Not only that, but being on the track team causes even more turmoil. Why does the assistant coach, Cassandra Clark, dislike Terrence Jones so much, and even more troubling, why does Coach Clark dislike her so much? As the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together, Kia realizes she has to choose between running from her past or saving a child from the same sort of abuse she suffered. But will she have the courage to do so?

“We all face obstacles every day. It might be a math problem you can’t solve. It might be a problem with a teacher or parent. The obstacle might be something that’s happening in your home. Here’s the good news.” Coach holds up a finger and waits to make sure everyone is listening. “God will help you overcome whatever obstacle you are facing. He promises to find a way to take the junk and use it for His own good. When you think you can’t overcome what’s holding you back, ask God to help you, to show you the way.”

I watch Coach’s face as he talks. He really believes what he’s saying. I don’t know. God helps us overcome obstacles? I wish that were true, but it doesn’t feel that way to me.

– Location 1093, Kindle Version

 

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For some reason we are drawn to books or people who have had similar life experiences and that was the case for me with Freerunner. I had no idea what freerunning was before I began the book, but since I love track and field events, I figured I would enjoy it and I did.

Dee S

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