The result is a well-paced and absorbing book.” Hensley weaves his experiences as both a runner and a law enforcement officer into a good old-fashioned murder mystery. “Resolve provides a remarkably realistic and honest view into the mind of a long-distance runner. Luke Watson, South African rugby footballer

Resolve gives the reader the chilling sensation that the story could happen to anyone, making it all the more real.” However, one need not be a runner to enjoy the thrilling story of crime and drama.

“Much like a marathon course, Resolve is full of twists and turns, and one never knows what will happen just around the corner. Ryan Foster, Australian middle-distance runner and national record holder Hensley has tied together the world of distance running and crime investigation to create a book that fantastically explores the core concept of both: killer competition.” “Hensley, a distance runner himself, artfully combines details of running a marathon with an engaging mystery possessing just the right amount of red herrings.” - Booklist His best describing its neighborhoods and scenic appeal…The city of Pittsburgh is the best character in this workmanlike mystery.” Marathoner, is a seductive love letter to Pittsburgh: The author is at “This first novel by Hensley, himself a former police officer and “The Pittsburgh Marathon serves as the backdrop for this impressive first novel from former police officer and Secret Service agent Hensley…This artfully constructed mystery makes effective use of the third-rate-college setting and of Pittsburgh, as revealed by the course of the marathon, marked by each of the 26 chapters plus a brief final one headed ‘.2.’” In the course of 26.2 miles, Keller recounts how he found himself encircled by a series of killings that have shocked the city, while he pursues-literally-his prey: the man who is behind it all. When the police assign a motive to the crimes that Keller knows cannot be true, he begins to ask questions that somebody out there does not want answered. However, when one of his female students is murdered and his graduate assistant attempts to kill him, Keller finds himself swinging frantically back and forth between being a suspect and a victim. Keller, a university professor of criminology at Three Rivers University and a former police officer, is an expert in criminal behavior and victimology. Cyprus Keller lines up to start the race, he knows who is going to die-for the simple reason that he’s going to kill him. More than one hundred will be injured and require medical treatment. Over two hundred will quit before it’s over. Some 9,500 will run a half marathon, 4,000 will run in relays, while 4,500 participants will attempt the full 26.2 miles. In the Pittsburgh Marathon, 18,000 people from all over the world will participate.

Resolve by J.J. Hensley