Hiding Behind Thunder — Don Falloon

Davey Sutherland is racing from his past. On the run for a crime he didn't commit, Davey is a fugitive from the law and a target for retribution. Reeling from the loss of his mother to a deadly drunk-driving accident, Davey hungers to see her killer, crime boss Hector Salazar, brought to justice. When money and clout decide otherwise, Davey unsuccessfully attacks Salazar outside the courtroom in a fit of rage. Salazar is later found stabbed to death, and all eyes immediately fall on Davey. Under a hail of bullets, the young man flees his home to escape the murderous vengeance of Salazar's own crazed son. Now homeless and a target of Salazar's criminal organization, Davey races across the country to hide. When his money runs out, an uncharacteristic crime of opportunity lands him in jail. A budding race team owner sees a natural talent in the would-be car thief. He offers Davey a choice: jail or the racetrack. Concocting an alias, Davey takes to the track, immersing himself into his new identity and career as he infiltrates the rough-and-tumble world of 1960s NASCAR. Now known as race driver “Colt Kellogg,” Davey slowly rebuilds his life. He earns respect, finds success, and even falls in love. But, can a racecar outrun revenge? Davey's growing notoriety means that he can't hide his secrets forever. Still pursued by those seeking justice and those lusting for revenge, Davey Sutherland is forced to live his life HIDING BEHIND THUNDER. A story of tragedy, triumph and redemption, the 135,000-word novel HIDING BEHIND THUNDER is equal parts mystery, adventure, and 1960s stock car racing history. NASCAR and Grand National are trademarks of NASCAR, Inc.