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Summary: jackeroo wrote my review
Review: As I read Jackeroophillip's review, I thought "This is almost word for word what I would write." Thanks, Jack. We think exactly alike on this one.
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Summary: A Book Worth Reading
Review: Both my husband and I really liked this story a lot. It was an intriguing read we both had trouble putting down. Everyone that likes mystery will love this book.
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Summary: A King's Ransom
Review: dont read this book.it's a big waste of time.
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Summary: Great Mystery Writer
Review: Exciting from beginning to end. Finished it in 2 sittings because I couldn't put it down. Am looking forward to the next - there is a next isn't there?
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Summary: Dynamite thriller
Review: Guerilleros in Columbia attack the boats owned by visiting businessman Matthew Rey, co-owner of Rey Seafood Company. During the raid, the criminals killed innocent workers and abducted Matthew in anticipation of making a fortune since he owns an American business.Matthew's son Nick, an attorney at a Miami law firm learns about the kidnapping. He turns to the FBI for help, but they turn to bureaucratic hiding behind an alleged spat with the State Department. Nick soon learns that the Feds believe his father is involved with drug trafficking, but actually want to nail the business partner, Nicaraguan Guillermo Cruz. Even his law firm, which was supportive of Nick, turns ugly and fires him by accusing him and his father of trying to commit an insurance fraud. Not able to obtain help from the normal channels, Nick turns elsewhere to an outside professional negotiator to save his father from what is becoming a cash crop in Columbia, kidnapping of people. A KING'S RANSOM is an exciting thriller that never slows down as Nick's struggles to rescue his father crashes into bureaucracy and conspiracy. The story line is fast-paced, filled with action, and frightening as it rings so genuine. Nick is a great workaholic but it is the diverse support cast with their depth of characterizations that provides the novel its feeling of reality while propelling James Grippando's gripping tale forward. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: A King's Ransom Captured Me from Cover to Cover
Review: Having read all of Jim Grippando's books and loved each of them from start to finish, I found that A King's Ransom once again captured me at the onset of the story and kept me thrill-bound to the end. If you are looking for a great new book with a fascinating and intriguing plot, this is it! But be warned - you will not put it down until you have reached the end so plan your next morning accordingly!
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Summary: Great Thriller
Review: I also read (and reviewed) Found Money, another of the author's books. Although the stories differ, one thing struck me again when I read this one: the author finds a plausible plot and turns it into a very realistic thriller. When I read his books, I never feel as if I'm reading a contrived story and, at least for me, reality is what makes a thriller worth reading. This is a great thriller and a great book to take on your summer vacation--as long as you're not traveling to Colombia!
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: I am currently on a quest to read all of this authors books. I have found him to be right up my alley. He has the thriller tied into the legal profession, and in this case a good shot and a half of the insurance world. All in all a very good story, well plotted and delivered properly with a great ending. What more could you want.
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Summary: Grippando hits the mark again!!
Review: I have now read all of Grippando's books, and I think this book is very true to form. The action of A King's Ransom is fast-paced and interesting, keeping you guessing all the way!! This one will be a GREAT read to all of you who have grown to enjoy James Grippando's works as much as I have!!
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Summary: More Is Not Necessarily Better
Review: I have read and enjoyed all of Grippando's books, but found The King's Ranson to be slow going. Maybe it was the Columbian kidnapping plot. There were just too many pages that seemed to just keep the story going with a lot of repetition. Not his best work.
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