Allan Chappel arrives for a job interview primed for a second chance in life. Single, disillusioned, and stuck in a corporate cubicle, he’s an ex-cleric hoping to join an old college friend in a start-up business that, his friend has assured him, will “change the world.” But the moment he opens the door to his new venture, the building explodes.
In the hospital, Chappel is questioned by an aggressive police inspector. Troubled by the policeman’s insinuations, as well as the slow return of haunting images of the disaster, Chappel sneaks out of the hospital. But as soon as he returns home, he’s brutally attacked. Through desperation and dumb luck, he escapes his mysterious, would-be killer and takes to the streets and alleys of Atlanta. Aided by a scientist on the run, a despondent minister, and a psychic aunt, Allan Chappel must evade his pursuers while trying to discover why someone is determined to kill him.
The pursued quickly becomes both pursuer and sleuth. Chappel discovers the conspirators behind the bombing that killed his friend are powerful and politically connected. The deadly odyssey forced upon this innocent man harkens to such classics as “The Fugitive” and “North by Northwest.”
There’s more to this novel than your typical thriller. In between breathless dashes to hiding places, Chappel’s search for answers leads him into the tangled, emotion-filled conflict over abortion, an explosive issue that seems to have no resolution. As one character observes, “Everyone believes so passionately in their own side that they never seek an alternative, right?” To which Chappel responds, “How can there be an alternative? Either you’re pro-life or pro-choice.”
That’s the core of this intriguing novel. Despite the graphic action and language, this is a humane tale that explores alternatives to the win-lose scenarios we imagine prevent either discussion or compromise. Further, it seeks reconciliation and mutual understanding instead of revenge and the crushing of opponents. Well-written and timely, The 3rd Option is a voyage of hope.
The 3rd Option is available at Amazon.
M.C. Tuggle, Writer 
Thanks for the review Mike. A very interesting and original premise for a novel. I’ll have to take a closer look.
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Jim,
I certainly enjoyed it.
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Bought it.
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Alie,
Writers have to support other writers. Thank you!
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Hmm, not sure what to think, but intrigued.
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It sounds pretty intriguing to me. I’m actually thinking about buying it.
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Becky,
It’s a winner. Check it out.
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“The pursued quickly becomes both pursuer and sleuth.”
If the book contains language like this from the review, I would enjoy the discovery. Thanks for sharing your insights.
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Doug,
Yes, it’s a fast-paced story and a quick read.
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