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Running (Corps Justice Short Stories Book 2) Kindle Edition

by C. G. Cooper (Author), Karen Rought (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 876 ratings
A mysterious phone call...
A rebellious recruit...
A nation at war...

A simple phone call starts a chain of events that will probably spell the end of Recruit Calvin Stokes's time at Parris Island. Will they find out his secret in time, or will his pain and rebelliousness push him over the edge?

"Running" is a short story detailing Calvin Stokes's time at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island after the attacks on 9/11. This short story is approximately 6,200 words in length.

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  1. Book 2 of 3
    Corps Justice Short Stories
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  3. Language
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    April 2, 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C6MFLP4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JBD Entertainment, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 620 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Corps Justice Short Stories
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C. G. Cooper

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C. G. Cooper is the USA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLING author of the CORPS JUSTICE novels, several spinoffs and a growing number of stand-alone novels.

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WHY C. G. COOPER MATTERS

Fiction has the power to change lives.

Pay a visit to Cooper Country and you’ll understand why. With his unique voice and flair for creating characters you’d love to hang out with, C. G. Cooper imparts every one of his novels with messages that perfectly illuminate what Faulkner called, “the human heart in conflict with itself.” In them, characters confront hard truths about life, the necessity of war, the military industrial complex, and why and how good men and women die.

But there are messages within the messages.

There is the power of the individual to triumph over evil against overwhelming odds; the struggle of good people against their inner demons; there is brotherhood, family, the discovery of allies in unexpected places, struggles with faith; there is community; there is authenticity; Cooper’s heart is on every page, beating hard and fast through action and moments of tenderness alike.

Expect high-octane action, slow-burn thrills, and gut-wrenching drama. Expect the ultimate conflict of the human heart.

This is Cooper Country. Lives will change.

THE LOWDOWN

Drawing on his days as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps—a stint that came on the heels of a degree in foreign affairs from UVA—Cooper sifted his experience through his vivid imagination and created Corps Justice, the first novel in the beloved Corps Justice series. Thus, a band of characters was born that would go on to enthrall readers throughout 17 novels and counting. With more than 2 million book downloads and multiple appearances in the Amazon Top 100, C. G. Cooper remains one of the most successful USA TODAY and Amazon best-selling authors.

In 2020, he won the prestigious James Webb Award presented by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for his novel Chain of Command.

In addition to bouncing around the country in search of the perfect vacation (turns out, it is anywhere with his family), Cooper has called Nashville home ever since his final Marine duty station. When not enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of Music City, he’s doing his best to add more novels to the growing list at cg-cooper.com.

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Customers find the book well-written and thoroughly enjoyable, with a powerful story that provides backstory to the series. They appreciate the character development and consider it fun to read, with one customer noting it serves as a great prequel to the Corps Justice series. The book receives positive feedback for its insight, with one review highlighting its focus on learning to help and trust fellow comrades. Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length.

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44 customers mention "Readability"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and well-written, particularly praising the Corps Justice series.

"...This short story got me going, I couldn't put it down. Extremely well one and a good read. Semper Fi." Read more

"This is a great book that gives the user a little bit of insight into the main character of the series at the beginning of the 2nd half of his..." Read more

"...Wonderful story and wonderful writing...." Read more

"A good read, but it sure ended abruptly. I DID have a problem believing any platoon/series would go have a friendly campfire, though." Read more

36 customers mention "Story quality"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of this book, describing it as a powerful tale of gaining meaning and one of the most intense in the series.

"...That was the goal of Boot Camp. This short story got me going, I couldn't put it down. Extremely well one and a good read. Semper Fi." Read more

"...the Corps Justice books, this is a fun, easy to read book with a good story line and believable characters...." Read more

"...Having been there and done that, Mr. Cooper has been there too. Wonderful story and wonderful writing...." Read more

"...C.G. always has a great twist in his stories." Read more

11 customers mention "Insight"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights, with one mentioning how it brings back memories, while another notes its realistic methods and how it helps readers learn to help and trust their fellow comrades.

"...I'm getting ready to delve into Back to War. Both books give you some background and a glimpse into what drives Cal to do what he does and what..." Read more

"...to Marine life, the challenges, the cost, the leadership and the lessons learned that last each one of us a lifetime; and then some...." Read more

"...The story is well written with great attention to details. It does leave you wondering what's next in line for the recruit & his fellow squad members." Read more

"For those of us who have been there, this story holds a special place In my heart. Both my son and I were there and this brings back memories...." Read more

9 customers mention "Series content"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a prequel to the Corps Justice series, providing great background information.

"Love the corps series. Always anticipating just when will the next book drop. C.G. always has a great twist in his stories." Read more

"...Get lead up to the series." Read more

"A fabulous short story. It is rather a prequel to CGCooper's Corps Justice Series...." Read more

"...Running' is an awesome preamble and foundation for 'The Corps Justice' series." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting how the characteristics of Mitch Rapp are spread across several characters.

"...this is a fun, easy to read book with a good story line and believable characters...." Read more

"...They help explain the characters really well." Read more

"Amazing story line. Amazing writer. Amazing characters. I actually started with book 4 in the series, then got books 1-3, and the two short stories...." Read more

"...The stories are well developed, for both plot and characters. There are many little gotchas and it's all good fun...." Read more

5 customers mention "Fun to read"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, with one mentioning it kept them completely engaged.

"...Like all of the Corps Justice books, this is a fun, easy to read book with a good story line and believable characters...." Read more

"...There are many little gotchas and it's all good fun. This one seems to be a precursor to the others and is also excellent." Read more

"I love this series. This book was well-written and kept me completely engaged...." Read more

"...I've read all of the corp justice books. Always fun to read books you wish wouldn't end." Read more

10 customers mention "Shortness"3 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the length of the book.

"...4stars vs. 5 because it’s too short." Read more

"...The story was good but to short." Read more

"Short, but real!..." Read more

"Too bad it's a short story. Now I need the whole series to get to the ending. You've got me hooked." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Don Roach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ooorah Marines
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020
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    My time in the Corps began in March, 1967. From North of Detroit, I was told to take 16 other recruits to MCRD San Diego. I believe I was favored with this task as I was the only member to have enlisted for four years of active duty. I was not a poster boy Recruit. My physical skills usually left me second from last on runs. I was on the platoon weak squad until I was the first to qualify Rifle Expert with an M-14. Redemption at last. We proceed to hand to hand combat training. Two sides of boots in columns opposing each other. I went through three of my platoon's biggest Recruits in two quick movements each. The instructor was speechless. My D.I. came out and yanked me, protesting, off the mat. I wanted to finish of the next six men. I had gained the respect of those who'd outrun me so many times. When we got the Pugil Stick training, the D.I.'s made me Company Runner so I wouldn't ruin their session. I graduated and was sent to S. Vietnam in early December. The XO of Hotel Company, 2nd Btn/7th Reg., liked what he read in my file and placed me in his former platoon, 3rd. We survived the 1968 Tet Offensive, earning a Presidential Unit Citation, and became a Btln. Landing Team (BLT). We flew in CH-47s off the deck of LPH-10, the Tripoli into hot spots as they occurred. Every Marine serving together is a brother to his fellow Marines. Years later, at a Memorial get together for a fallen Marine, I met that former XO and his lovely wife. We became close and I would stop in to visit enroute to see my family out of state. After years of working, I retired and looking for busy work, while I was pumping gas into my vehicle, I was asked by a Marine if my cover (hat) was a real Marine one. He asked me to his VFW Post, 1008. I liked what I saw and joined. A month later I also joined the Marine Corps League. I served as the Post Service Officer for seven years. I've been the CO of my League Detachment, 570, for 1 having done so for three previously. It's been 53 years since I joined the Corps and I, like all my fellow Marines, still serve. Some are in better condition, some have family issues, but when any of us meet up, we are brothers and sisters. That was the goal of Boot Camp. This short story got me going, I couldn't put it down. Extremely well one and a good read.
    Semper Fi.
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  • Wm Eric Brunsen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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    This is a great book that gives the user a little bit of insight into the main character of the series at the beginning of the 2nd half of his life.

    I would like to see this portion of Cal's life expanded to further "flesh out" the character as he grows into the person he is in the rest of the Corps Justice series.

    Like all of the Corps Justice books, this is a fun, easy to read book with a good story line and believable characters.

    The more of these Corps Justice books I read, the better they are getting.

    If you enjoyed this book, then you need to check out the rest of the Corps Justice series!
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  • Barb Jamison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Short Story! Especially if you or someone close to you has served..Book 1
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2014
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    Mr Cooper has a winner in The Corps Justice series. I have never served myself but have been a dependant growing up a "Navy Brat". My dad served 30 years and we lived all over the world in that 30 years and he was stationed aboard the Missouri when the "Peace Treaty" was signed with Japan in Pearl Harbor ending the war. After being a Navy Brat I became a Navy wife. I say that only to let you know that the dependant serve our country too and deserve our thanks and support too.

    Having been there and done that, Mr. Cooper has been there too. Wonderful story and wonderful writing. Don't pass this one or the next one because they are short stories because they lay the groundwork for the series. Mr. Cooper told me that this is Book 1 and God Speed is Book 2, also a short story that takes place on 9-11.
    Every page leaves me wanting more.
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  • Kevin D. Morrissey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Corps serieS
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
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    Love the corps series. Always anticipating just when will the next book drop. C.G. always has a great twist in his stories.
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  • BigDrumDaddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER BEGINNING - FOR CAL THIS TIME
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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    In RUNNING, we find Recruit Calvin Stokes, Jr. in the third week of Marine Corps boot camp at MCRD Parris Island, S.C. just over a month after the loss of his parents on Flight 77 on September 11, 2001.
    Recruit Stokes, as might be expected, is on a mission, highly motivated, laser focused, and looking toward a bright future in The Corps. Except he's going about it all wrong.
    Cal fully expects to be chosen for Force Recon shortly after boot camp, and is not shy about saying so. But Cal has forgotten he cardinal rule of being a Marine. 'Marines take care of their own.' And his fellow recruits have had enough of his bullying and bravado.
    And this is where things take a turn. Cal's bright future begins to dim, and things in general begin to go a wee bit sideways for the current crop of recruits at Parris Island.
    But it's all good. And, whether such things occurred post-911 or not, it's a stroke of genius on the part of author C.G. Cooper.
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  • ENeed
    3.0 out of 5 stars Abrupt
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013
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    A good read, but it sure ended abruptly. I DID have a problem believing any platoon/series would go have a friendly campfire, though.
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  • B4theDirtNap
    4.0 out of 5 stars Where are you running to?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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    I had finished reading Cooper's Adrift and LOVED IT! In checking out what other books he had written in the Corp Justice Series I came across God-Speed and this book Running. Both short stories and both about Cal prior to Back to War. I read God-Speed first and just finished Running. I'm getting ready to delve into Back to War. Both books give you some background and a glimpse into what drives Cal to do what he does and what helped shape him into the person he became. This book brought back many memories of my days in the military at boot camp and how you had to be a team player. There was no way you could get through boot camp by being a loner. My heart was breaking for this vulnerable young man who seemed to have so many conflicting emotions that he kept bottled up inside. It makes me wonder how many of the young men and women who signed up after 9/11 did so because of losing a loved one that day.
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  • richard howitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it but please make it longer!!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2016
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    I have read everything I can get my hands on by C.G. Cooper. I loved this book like all of the others. It even says in the title that it's a short story...but, damn, I wish it had been longer. Keep on writing Carlos!!
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  • Neil
    4.0 out of 5 stars Shows teamwork is needed
    Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2017
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    A group of recruits not getting on until one opened up to some others and his and their attitudes changed for the better.
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  • Mr C Neal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Poignant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2017
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    A great short story, no one really knows what has happened in another's life, unless they choose to share. Sometimes we act out of character, due to our baggage. Really would love to read the next Corp Justice short, but not available in the UK.
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  • Raytax
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2015
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    Enjoyable book
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... all of the justice books by CG Cooper are great.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2016
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    As I said before all of the justice books by CG Cooper are great.
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