Leo Coughlin has been running for the past year. It really hasn't been by choice. It's been more to escape. He's been escaping from nightly attacks by his older brother.
Now this may seem strange, and frankly, it is, but it makes more sense if you know the details. Leo's brother Caleb is autistic. Expressing himself is difficult and when frustration builds, he attacks. Leo is currently the victim of these attacks. He has no idea what provokes them, but he knows that Caleb is bigger and stronger which means getting away until Caleb calms down is vital.
Leo is aware that Caleb can't help himself. It is also fortunate that Leo is the receiving the brunt of these attacks rather than someone else. The family recently moved to a new neighborhood because of issues with Caleb. Things are better in the new location. Leo's running has even earned him a spot on his new school's cross country team and a few new friends.
Running is offering Leo a new way to deal with Caleb and even a new perspective on the marriage problems his parents are having. There's also a girl in the picture. Maybe this new life will have more ups than downs.
Author Michael Currinder draws on personal experience in this story of a runner and his autistic brother. Readers will be quickly drawn into the story and begin rooting for Leo as he finds himself in running. RUNNING FULL TILT will have great appeal to runners and non-runners alike.
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