A new town, a fresh start. A chance to escape old demons. Or meet new ones.He got on the Trailways bus in Galbraith, North Dakota, booked all the way through to Spokane. But the Help Wanted sign at the diner in Cross Creek was calling his name. Soon, he had a job working the grill and a place to stay, and a new name to go with them. But what he didnt have was peace of mind. Or a clear conscience. Or any memory at all of what he'd done the night before fleeing Galbraith.What hed done to get the scratches on his wrists and the backs of his hands In this brand new novella, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block delivers an unforgettable portrait of a troubled man trying to lay the ghosts of his past and make a new life for himself. But there are things you cant run away from, and one of them is who you really are. Subtle and painful and beautifully crafted, Resume Speed is Lawrence Block at the pinnacle of his storytelling powers.