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ON THE RUN (An Ozzie Novak Thriller Book 6) Kindle Edition
…Or an unthinkable conspiracy?
For Ozzie and his bride, it’s a time to kick back and celebrate their resilience and treasured moments. A storm rolls into Austin, and a body plummets from a popular bridge into the lake. Ozzie’s heart is swallowed whole.
How many lives will be lost by one fall?
Determined to disprove the unthinkable, Ozzie hunts every possible suspect. Along the way, he’s exposed to those who have axes to grind and those with not an ounce of human decency.
Who has the motive?
Old friends from Ozzie’s past are just the steady hand he needs to separate fact from fiction and to end this pursuit for good. But in blows another breeze, and this one carries a stench so rotten, Ozzie is nearly destroyed.
Could Ozzie have predicted that fate could be this cruel?
There is still one innocent soul to save, and Ozzie will do anything to ensure his life with his daughter is secure.
Even if he has to kill for it.
You’ll devour this Ozzie Novak story, because it’s both heartbreaking and heart-stopping.
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 13, 2018
- File size2.6 MB
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- ASIN : B0788FGNQ7
- Publisher : Sugar Hill Press; 2nd edition (March 13, 2018)
- Publication date : March 13, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 2.6 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 241 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #844,746 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,381 in Suspense Action Fiction
- #4,244 in Mystery Action Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #6,577 in Action Thriller Fiction
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About the author

Amazon #1 Bestselling Author and a Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner.
A veteran of the corporate rat-race, John W. Mefford never realized he was mentally documenting every experience of his professional journey—not until he started his first novel during a so-called "corporate timeout."
A voracious reader of mystery-thrillers since before he could shave, John enjoys weaving a twisty tale that keeps readers riveted until the last page. He's also learned he's pretty good at embellishing. Just don't tell his fourth-grade teacher.
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Customers find the book engaging with many twists and turns. They describe it as an epic adventure with well-developed characters. The romance is sweet and conflicted, with moments with the author's adorable daughter. Readers praise the author as amazing and the book as hard to put down with a fast pace.
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Customers enjoy the book's suspense and adventure. They find it thrilling, with many twists and turns that keep them hooked. The characters are realistic and the plot is tight. Readers appreciate the author's non-traditional storytelling approach.
"...As with all the books in the series, this one has a lot of twists and turns, moments with his adorable daughter and the beatings that seem to come..." Read more
"...I have loved all of the Oz stories. If you haven't read them, read from the beginning, you won't be sorry. Mefford is a great writer." Read more
"...The ending will surprise you and aim you in a direction you never saw coming." Read more
"...sleep after finishing this book before I could write a review..An epic adventure when Ozzie sees 'something' happen on a bridge, too far from him to..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find it an enjoyable read that can be completed in a couple of sittings. The series continues to entertain and deliver for them.
"Another great book in the Ozzie Novak Thriller series by author John W. Mefford. What a great way to end Ozzie’s story in the series...." Read more
"Great book. I love Oz and his friends and family. Just like real life. When thingsseem to be going so great along comes a major upset...." Read more
"...Don’t miss out on these great books. If you haven’t started this series, start now!..." Read more
"...This book was very hard to put down. This is a must read if you like books of action. Well written. Thanks John" Read more
Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters amazing and love Ozzie's character.
"...Each book just gets better as you follow all of his amazing characters. Don’t miss out on these great books...." Read more
"...You really feel a part of the stories, and all the characters are vividly realistic. You will find yourself laughing, then crying...." Read more
"...Highly enjoyable, realistic characters! Join the crew." Read more
"...The plot is tight, the characters are approachable, and the end is satisfying." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They mention the sweet but conflicted character, and moments with his adorable daughter.
"...in the series, this one has a lot of twists and turns, moments with his adorable daughter and the beatings that seem to come his way...." Read more
"...Full of emotion, Intrigue, action, love, betrayal, obsession and friendship this book knocks it out of the park and has me even more excited to keep..." Read more
"...The lawyer/PI/father/husband (some of the time) is a very sweet, but very conflicted person. You can’t help but like him...." Read more
"...I think this was my favorite of the series - action, deception, love, and everything in between." Read more
Customers like the writer. They mention John Mefford is an amazing writer.
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"...This is a must read if you like books of action. Well written. Thanks John" Read more
"John Mefford is an amazing writer. He pulls you in from page one and keeps you there until the last page is read. This book is no different...." Read more
"...So full of surprises and twists, so well written, I was glued to the book and couldn't put it down. I loved every minute of it !" Read more
Customers find the book engaging and say it can be read in a couple of sittings.
"...Lots of twists, turns, and action. This book was very hard to put down. This is a must read if you like books of action. Well written. Thanks John" Read more
"...Great book that may be completed in a couple of sittings." Read more
"...Another book in the series that was hard to put down and had the reader rooting for Ozzie...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's fast pace. They find it thrilling and suspenseful.
"...In this case, I believe it was only a few weeks. Fast reading. Thrilling. Suspenseful. The author has done it again. Looking forward to more" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018Another great book in the Ozzie Novak Thriller series by author John W. Mefford. What a great way to end Ozzie’s story in the series. I wasn’t expecting this one at all. As with all the books in the series, this one has a lot of twists and turns, moments with his adorable daughter and the beatings that seem to come his way.
I started reading it and couldn’t put it down from the first page! Mefford really got my attention and I wanted to know what happened. I’m not going to spoil things for you but at first I thought Ozzie was dreaming and was going to wake up with everything was ok. But not for poor Ozzie and the love of his life Nicole. Once again, Ozzie gets himself into a situation where he has to find the answers and goes off seeking them in the northeast part of US. He gets in touch with friends from the past but are they truly friends. He uncovers a distributing site of a very young girl kidnapped. And as always with Ozzie, he get beat up. Then ending the story was perfect for the series. As mentioned by the author, Ozzie will show up again in something.
You could read this book as a standalone but I would highly recommend starting from Ozzie #1 and read them all. You won’t be disappointed and may find out that like me John W. Mefford is one heck of a great writer.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018Great book. I love Oz and his friends and family. Just like real life. When thingsseem to be going so great along comes a major upset. I have loved all of the Oz stories. If you haven't read them, read from the beginning, you won't be sorry. Mefford is a great writer.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2018Just as Ozzie is getting things all worked out with his life, he witnesses a scene so unimaginable, he simply can't believe it. Two people struggling on a bridge, and then - one of them goes up and over the side. Sure it can't be true, Ozzie takes off for the bridge. When he gets there, he starts searching for the body, but nothing. He is finally pulled from the water and the divers keep looking. He talks to the police. By morning, still no body.
Then things get crazier, if possible - the police find evidence that he hired someone to kill the victim. He knows he didn't and knows he's being set up. His attorney agrees to bring him in that evening, but Ozzie knows that if he doesn't clear his name, no one will be able to. So, with the help of a couple of friends, and making sure his daughter is safe, Ozzie takes off.
He ends up in the Northeast and calls on college friends for help. He soon finds out that nothing is as it seems and that some of these friends are actually setting him up too.
Of all the Ozzie books, this is without a doubt the best one! The ending will surprise you and aim you in a direction you never saw coming.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018Wow, I had to sleep after finishing this book before I could write a review..An epic adventure when Ozzie sees 'something' happen on a bridge, too far from him to see closely..What did he really see, is someone gone or in trouble? His mind flies quickly as he attempts to run to the scene of the 'crime', is his heart about to be broken...The cops try to assist, then actually believe that Ozzie had something to do with what happened! Desperate to find the truth Ozzie is off,using friends from years ago to help him,asking questions everywhere.
He is very lonely at this point,sorrow and the need to figure out the truth pushing him to a point of no return, with cops after him and crazy folks he meets involving him in their own affairs.
This is the last of the "Ozzie' books in the Redemption thriller series, now we are ready for all the friends we have come to meet to work together!! Author John Mefford introduces you to real people, not just flat, one dimensional characters. We love,hate,feel fear for and look forward to our 'friends' next adventure!
A marvelous thriller you will not be able to put down once you enter Ozzie'z world...
- Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018I have read all of this series and in fact am rereading the first ones also. “ON THE RUN” is simply the best! There are so many twists and turns in this book that if you do put it down, you won’t leave it for long. I literally read this straight through. John Mefford has outdone himself. He has proven he is one of the big boys with this series. Each book just gets better as you follow all of his amazing characters. Don’t miss out on these great books. If you haven’t started this series, start now! I can’t imagine what John Mefford has in store for us now but I will be first in line. Come join me!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018This is the first book I've read of John's. Will it be the last? Probably not. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I honestly might have given this a five star if it weren't for one part of the story where things got a bit carried away. No spoiler alerts, but when you get there, you'll know.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020My heart hurts for Ozzie. This story was fantastic. It was non stop action and a slew of juggling threads that led to one heck of an ending. Even then the ending had the starter of some unfinished business from earlier books.
It was great seeing Alex and Ozzie work together and I am here for the group dynamic of Ozzie with Tito, Nick, Brad and Alex. I have already read the next Alex book , again I didn’t realize that Ivy and Ozzie does r part of one if series, so I know how the research for the FBI goes, but if I hadn’t read the book I would be chomping to read the next one bc wowza!
Full of emotion, Intrigue, action, love, betrayal, obsession and friendship this book knocks it out of the park and has me even more excited to keep reading any story/case with Ozzie, Alex or Ivy.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019An easy read, a lawyer who makes mistakes like he isn't a lawyer. Thank goodness for the wife of the murderer. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a mild thriller with the main character getting beat up and hurt constantly.
Top reviews from other countries
- Stephane ParentReviewed in Canada on March 15, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars ON a high note
I remember the first Ozzie novel got me hooked. While the following novels were good, they did not have the same oomph that the first one did. Until now.
If you've read all the Ozzie Novak novels so far, you can expect a treat! If you haven't, stop! Don't read this until you've read the first five. Trust me it will be worth it. Don't expect Ozzie to have it easy. For some reason, he seems to constantly get himself beat up. This story is no exception.
The only thing that disappointed me was that the story had to end. I wish the story could have gone on and on.
- aunty patReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Ozzie in trouble
On the Run. : Ozzie Novak book 6 by John Mefford.
Book 6 begins by Ozzie witnessing from a distance his wife Nicole being murdered and thrown off a bridge.At the time they are talking together on their cell phones. He is devastated and tries to find her in and along the edge of the river. This occurs just as he is getting his family together after finding his daughter and reconciling with Nicole after she cheated on him.
A bigger shock is when Ozzie learns from his father’s now retired partner that he is about to be arrested for Nicole’s murder. Evidently the DA has strong evidence against Ozzie such that the judge and DA are opposing bail. Rather than turn himself in Ozzie takes off to find Nicole’s murderer.
He seeks refuge with old school friends Mitch and his wife Cassie. Mitch offers to help Ozzie and comes up with two names for Ozzie to interview.
The first is Nicole’s co-worker who was sacked after Nicole spoke up against her. At her house Ozzie is attacked by the woman’s two bothers who think he her ex boyfriend. She rescues Ozzie, convincing him she had no hand in Nicole’s death and sends him on his way.
The second house belongs to a man who was obsessed with Nicole and here Ozzie finds a sixteen year old girl who has been kidnapped, raped and imprisoned. He also discovers a board on which are many pictures of different women including Nicole. Whilst trying to free the girl Ozzie is attacked by the man and has to run for his life.
Eventually returning to Mitch’s house Ozzie finds treachery and betrayal plus the name of the hitman who killed Nicole.He heads off to confront the killer after phoning FBI agent Alex Troutt . She tries to warn him off confrontation telling him to “think of Mackenzie “ his daughter.
Ignoring Alex, Ozzie is beaten, stabbed and left for dead by the killer.
Is this the end for Ozzie? Will Mackenzie become an orphan and will the hitman get away with it?
Read the book and find out!
- Kitler1704Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have read in quite some time
WOW...John knocked this one out of the park! Best book I have read in quite some time. The twists and turns and and unexpected events just kept the pages turning. Ozzie has the worst/best luck ever. It is not often a novel absorbs me into the story, but On the Run managed to do it. From tasting the muddy, cold water in my mouth to to seeing myself blindly searching said water to feeling every bump and bruise along this journey of Ozzie's. This is a definite must read. Well done, John, well done!
- Norma MilesReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars "Demented people do demented things."
Or " Stranger danger: Sex, Drugs and Rocking Your B..is Off. "
Poor mild mannered, innocent Ozzie Novack. Until a less than a year ago, his life had been pretty good. Adopted as a baby by an not shot lawyer, he'd joined his father's firm after a pretty pleasant schooling and with great expectations. He'd met and married the girl of his dreams, the soul mate he could trust and confide in, who made his life complete. Then, suddenly, everything changed His father died, after being arrested and, because of a strange inclusion in his will, the firm was closed and Ozzie was left without a job, without money, and without a home. His perfect wife had kicked him out and was suing for divorce after her admitted adu!tery, he'd discovered that an old school pal had been a murderer and an old girlfriend died after first revealing to him that he had a daughter. Well, at least that last part had been a positive.
Now, just months later, things seemed to be going well for Ozzie again. He was working for himself as a P.I. and, reunited with his wife, they were ce!berating their first anniversary when he sees her attached and thrown over a bridge. No body was found and he, himself, becomes suspected of her murder.
Time for Oz to go on the run and try to find out what really happened. For unlucky Ozzie, this is not going to be easy.
Another exciting fast paced and well written thriller by Mr.Mefford, the last in the sequence of Ozzie Novak stories, which form the third section of his twenty four part Redemption Series. But probably not the last time we will meet him.
All of the books can be read alone but even greater character understanding comes from starting at the beginning of each group of six novels. Great read.
- A GreenwoodReviewed in Canada on March 19, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best Ozzie story yet
This is the best Ozzie story yet! A fantastic series. I don't want to give away any details but this is a real page turner. Lois of suspense and action. A recommended read for sure.