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Synopsis
"A wildly fun and thrilling read in this age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces us to an irresistible heroine and, in Elizabeth Kaufman, a scintillating new voice in contemporary fiction." --Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be Different
Cybercrime leads to a cross-country pursuit as an ambitious, misfit young thief exploits a hacked microchip to rob banks, and learns too late that the wrong people have been watching her Twenty-six-year-old Ruth excels at microchip design but decides to get rich the old-fashioned way: robbing banks. She becomes a cybercriminal and devotes five years to siphoning more than $250 million out of the banking system using a hacked firewall chip that she created and only she knows how to access. Then one night an alarm goes off and she realizes she's been discovered. Five hours later she's on the run, chased across California and the West by a slew of government agents who see her as both a high-level national security threat and a potential intelligence asset. They'll catch her dead or alive--whatever it takes to make sure no one else discovers what she knows. Each of these men is obsessed with the woman he's hunting, certain he knows what makes her tick. But Ruth, always a step ahead, armed with her ironic wit and a reluctant dog, eludes their understanding; can she elude their capture, too? A nonstop oddball thriller for the age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces an irresistible new heroine and a fantastic new voice in contemporary fiction."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Elizabeth Kaufman had a career in data networking, specializing in network security products and architectures. She now lives in rural northern Colorado.
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Ruth Run: A Novel
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.0593832647.G
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Ruth Run: A Novel
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Like New. A Crime Reads Best Book of the Year! "A wildly fun and thrilling read in this age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces us to an irresistible heroine and, in Elizabeth Kaufman, a scintillating new voice in contemporary fiction." --Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be Different Cybercrime leads to a cross-country pursuit as an ambitious young thief exploits a hacked microchip to rob banks, and learns too late that the wrong people have been watching her Twenty-six-year-old Ruth excels at microchip design but decides to get rich the old-fashioned way: robbing banks. She becomes a cybercriminal and devotes five years to siphoning more than $250 million out of the banking system using a hacked firewall chip that she created and only she knows how to access. Then one night an alarm goes off and she realizes she's been discovered. Five hours later she's on the run, chased across California and the West by a slew of government agents who see her as both a high-level national security threat and a potential intelligence asset. They'll catch her dead or alive--whatever it takes to make sure no one else discovers what she knows. Embedded among their ranks is Mike, an obsessive figure from Ruth's past who may work as an intelligence agent but has very different intentions for Ruth. Always a step ahead, armed with her ironic wit and a reluctant dog, Ruth constantly eludes their understanding; can she elude their capture, too? A nonstop thriller for the age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces an irresistible new heroine and a fantastic new voice in contemporary fiction. Seller Inventory # 00096193642
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Ruth Run: A Novel
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. A Crime Reads Best Book of the Year! "A wildly fun and thrilling read in this age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces us to an irresistible heroine and, in Elizabeth Kaufman, a scintillating new voice in contemporary fiction." --Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be Different Cybercrime leads to a cross-country pursuit as an ambitious young thief exploits a hacked microchip to rob banks, and learns too late that the wrong people have been watching her Twenty-six-year-old Ruth excels at microchip design but decides to get rich the old-fashioned way: robbing banks. She becomes a cybercriminal and devotes five years to siphoning more than $250 million out of the banking system using a hacked firewall chip that she created and only she knows how to access. Then one night an alarm goes off and she realizes she's been discovered. Five hours later she's on the run, chased across California and the West by a slew of government agents who see her as both a high-level national security threat and a potential intelligence asset. They'll catch her dead or alive--whatever it takes to make sure no one else discovers what she knows. Embedded among their ranks is Mike, an obsessive figure from Ruth's past who may work as an intelligence agent but has very different intentions for Ruth. Always a step ahead, armed with her ironic wit and a reluctant dog, Ruth constantly eludes their understanding; can she elude their capture, too? A nonstop thriller for the age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces an irresistible new heroine and a fantastic new voice in contemporary fiction. Seller Inventory # 00093814966
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Ruth Run: A Novel
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Ruth Run: A Novel
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Condition: like_new. Book is in like new condition with minimal signs of wear. Pages are clean and free from notes or highlighting. Dust cover is intact. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0593832647.LN
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Ruth Run: A Novel
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Like New. A Crime Reads Best Book of the Year! "A wildly fun and thrilling read in this age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces us to an irresistible heroine and, in Elizabeth Kaufman, a scintillating new voice in contemporary fiction." --Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be Different Cybercrime leads to a cross-country pursuit as an ambitious young thief exploits a hacked microchip to rob banks, and learns too late that the wrong people have been watching her Twenty-six-year-old Ruth excels at microchip design but decides to get rich the old-fashioned way: robbing banks. She becomes a cybercriminal and devotes five years to siphoning more than $250 million out of the banking system using a hacked firewall chip that she created and only she knows how to access. Then one night an alarm goes off and she realizes she's been discovered. Five hours later she's on the run, chased across California and the West by a slew of government agents who see her as both a high-level national security threat and a potential intelligence asset. They'll catch her dead or alive--whatever it takes to make sure no one else discovers what she knows. Embedded among their ranks is Mike, an obsessive figure from Ruth's past who may work as an intelligence agent but has very different intentions for Ruth. Always a step ahead, armed with her ironic wit and a reluctant dog, Ruth constantly eludes their understanding; can she elude their capture, too? A nonstop thriller for the age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces an irresistible new heroine and a fantastic new voice in contemporary fiction. Seller Inventory # CIN0593832647LN
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Ruth Run: A Novel
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. A Crime Reads Best Book of the Year! "A wildly fun and thrilling read in this age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces us to an irresistible heroine and, in Elizabeth Kaufman, a scintillating new voice in contemporary fiction." --Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be Different Cybercrime leads to a cross-country pursuit as an ambitious young thief exploits a hacked microchip to rob banks, and learns too late that the wrong people have been watching her Twenty-six-year-old Ruth excels at microchip design but decides to get rich the old-fashioned way: robbing banks. She becomes a cybercriminal and devotes five years to siphoning more than $250 million out of the banking system using a hacked firewall chip that she created and only she knows how to access. Then one night an alarm goes off and she realizes she's been discovered. Five hours later she's on the run, chased across California and the West by a slew of government agents who see her as both a high-level national security threat and a potential intelligence asset. They'll catch her dead or alive--whatever it takes to make sure no one else discovers what she knows. Embedded among their ranks is Mike, an obsessive figure from Ruth's past who may work as an intelligence agent but has very different intentions for Ruth. Always a step ahead, armed with her ironic wit and a reluctant dog, Ruth constantly eludes their understanding; can she elude their capture, too? A nonstop thriller for the age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces an irresistible new heroine and a fantastic new voice in contemporary fiction. Seller Inventory # CIN0593832647G
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Ruth Run
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Ruth Run
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0593832647I4N00
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Ruth Run: A Novel
Seller: 2nd Life Books, Burlington, NJ, U.S.A.
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Condition: like_new. Grade 4 out of 5 points. This is a used book. Book may have wear due to handling. Has no markings on pages. May not include extra materials like access codes, CDs, accessories, etc. Seller Inventory # BXM.FD7A