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Summary: Book-a-day Reader Gives Grippando High Marks
Review: I read a novel or biography a day, so an author's work has to be outstanding for me to remember it and ponder its characters and plot later.
Grippando's Swyteck series is perfectly paced for readers who want the story to move forward rapidly instead of knowing who takes time to recline on a chaise lounge and contemplate his or her toenails. Think early Grisham on steriods - wonderfully relentless pace. His easy style is breezy, witty and believable. Result? Terrific escapism without the usual gore.
I've give anything to be one of the "early readers" of his manuscripts.
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Summary: So good, it should be illegal!
Review: "Beyond Suspicion" is a great, great legal thriller. This is the first time in about a year that I stayed up all night reading a book that I quite literally couldn't put down. As far as I'm concerned, James Grippando's recent novels have been far superior to John Grisham's and "Beyond Suspicion" is his best one yet.
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Summary: A fascinating read!
Review: BEYOND SUSPICION is not your ordinary legal thriller. The fast paced action and interesting characters kept me reading at a feverish pace.With a lull in my reading last month I was looking for a new author to read. I read the inside flap of the latest James Grippando book, BEYOND SUSPICION, and I was hooked. The second book in the Jack Swyteck series (THE PARDON being the first), BEYOND SUSPICION starts out with Jack defending his ex-girlfriend, Jessie Merrill, in a case worth 1.5 million dollars. He wins the case and soon after Jessie ends up dead, in Jack's own bathroom. Suddenly Jack Swyteck is the prime suspect in her death. Jack teams up with Theo Knight to attempt to uncover the details around the death of Jessie Merrill and the action kicks in. More than just a legal thriller this book has some great story lines. Jack's wife Cindy Swyteck is having nightmares from her troubled past. She is my favorite character in the whole book. I felt the author did a wonderful job creating the tension around Cindy. She is dealing with the fact that Jack is the suspect in the death of his own ex-girlfriend, her troubled back-story with Esteban, and her past coming to her in dreams. All of which are sewn together seamlessly. There are some other good characters that play integral parts as well. Yuri, a ruthless thug, and Katrina an insider who has her own demons to deal with, are two of my favorites. If you're looking for a new book to read I suggest you pick up BEYOND SUSPICION. It brings a diabolical mystery, wonderful side stories, face paced action, and a twist at the end that will leave you wanting more! I recommend it along with THE PARDON.
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Summary: Excellent journey
Review: I am a huge fan of Grippando and consider this one to be one of his best writings. But don't just take my word for it, read it and see for yourself. It'll be worth every penny.
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Summary: Excellent journey
Review: I am a huge fan of Grippando and consider this one to be one of his best writings. But don't just take my word for it, read it and see for yourself. It'll be worth every penny.
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Summary: Could be better
Review: I felt the story in this book was not 100% complete toward the end. For example, **** showed up a couple of times in the story and no mention about him/her at another time, what happened to him/her or what is being done for the crimes being committed (ongoing investigation) and so forth. Overall, the book is still good and worth a read, full of suspense toward the end. I was surprised, but it made sense when you think about the circumstances around it.
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Summary: Could be better
Review: I felt the story in this book was not 100% complete toward the end. For example, **** showed up a couple of times in the story and no mention about him/her at another time, what happened to him/her or what is being done for the crimes being committed (ongoing investigation) and so forth. Overall, the book is still good and worth a read, full of suspense toward the end. I was surprised, but it made sense when you think about the circumstances around it.
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Summary: Don't Miss This One!
Review: I have only recently began reading James Grippando's novels and my reaction has been - "Why haven't I heard more about this guy?" He is an outstanding writer who has the ability to pull you into the story he has created and makes you want to keep reading to find out how everything is going to turn out. BEYOND SUSPICION is a welcome sequel to THE PARDON. Grippando does an excellent job of presenting interesting and believeable characters whose lives twist and turn throughout a compelling story. I found BEYOND SUSPICION to be much more than just a typical legal thriller with the reader given an enjoyable reading experience. I look forward to future works by this exceptional author.
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Summary: Didn't See It Coming
Review: I have read all of Grippando's work. This was right up there with the best. I guess that the characters are so beleivable and can get in the same jams as all of us, that I relate very well with them. My favorite Grippando book is A Kings Ransom, but Beyond Suspicion was really close. Jack Swytech is a great character. I hope that James will continue to use him in future works. The ending is teriffic.....I never saw it coming! Don't start this unless you intend to finish it! You'll get hooked fast.
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Summary: Great read, full of twists and turns all the way through
Review: I stumbled across this author by accident and have enjoyed all the books I have read by him so far. I believe "Beyond Suspicion" is probably my favorite. I have only read 4 of his 8 books but they are all good and very well-written. I do think James Grippando outdid himself with this book. I think the whole concept behind the book of buying a life insurance policy, and then a company comes along and will give you half the value in cash because they plan to collect on the entire policy when you die is very unique. You will have to read for yourself how everything unfolds. This book has the markings to be made into a movie but I guess we will have to wait and see if that happens. I think this is a very good book and if you like a book with suspense and twists all the way through, you will not be disappointed.
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