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Man on the Run
Paperback
Publisher: Regalo Press
Published: Feb 20 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.79 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.25
Language: English
Master burglar Francis Hoyt is on the run. After walking away from his arraignment in a Connecticut courtroom, he's now a fugitive who has to figure out what he's going to do with the rest of his life.
And so, he heads west, to Los Angeles, where he meets Dakota, a young true crime podcaster who happens to be doing a series on Hoyt. At the same time, he's approached by a mysterious attorney who makes Hoyt an offer he can't refuse: break into a mob bank, and liberate the contents.
Praise for MAN ON THE RUN:
One part heist movie, one part psychological thriller, three parts great character and blend. Salzberg's superb Man on the Run will keep your head spinning from the first page to the last. -Reed Farrel Coleman
Smart, sly and compelling, with a fascinating main character-the very definition of intelligent suspense. -Lee Child
Man on the Run grips you from the opening page and doesn't let go. The plot will leave you breathless with anticipation as a master burglar and a crime podcaster try to outwit and outmaneuver each other before an outrageous heist. There's nothing better than smart characters, with smart dialogue, going head-to-head. You won't want to miss a twist or turn. -Michael Wiley, Shamus Award-winning author of the Sam Kelson mysteries
Francis Hoyt, Charles Salzberg's brilliant burglar anti-hero from Second Story Man, is back on the prowl in Man on the Run. Old-school crime meets the podcast age as Hoyt tangles with a true-crime reporter as well as fellow felons and the law. Like his hero, Salzberg is a total pro who always brings it home. -Wallace Stroby, author of Heaven's a Lie
Charles Salzberg is a genius at not only crafting a helluva page-turner of a heist novel, but he also manages to make the reader care about Francis Hoyt, master burglar and pathological narcissist. Hoyt is the man on the run, and the story of how he eludes the law, the mob, and a retired cop who has become his personal nemesis packs a solid punch and leaves you rooting for the guy who'd steal your family jewels without breaking a sweat. -James R. Benn, author of the Billy Boyle World War II mystery series
When it comes to Charles Salzberg's work, you can expect a hard-edged story, crisp dialogue, and memorable characters. This is certainly true-and then some!-in his latest, Man on the Run. Featuring master burglar Francis Hoyt, a tough and intelligent criminal who can't seem to turn down tempting criminal scores, despite the inherent danger, Man on the Run features a true-crime podcast host, a criminal fence, and an investigator hot on the trail of Francis Hoyt as his most challenging and dangerous burglary comes into play. Very much recommended. -Brendan DuBois, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author
It's a battle of wits and nerves as a cop, a robber, and a journalist dance around one another, weaving a tapestry of deceit and suspense. Salzberg's dialogue flows like water until it finds truth in this most entertaining read. -Matt Goldman, New York Times bestselling author
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