Born
to Run
A
Jack Swyteck Mystery
James
Grippando
HarperCollins
(Hardcover)
ISBN-10: 0-06-155611-4 (0061556114)
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-155611-1 (9780061556111)
Publication Date: December 2008
List Price: $25.99
Synopsis (from
the publisher): Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck guards his
own family secrets closely, after his father's two terms as Florida's
governor made some personal rifts public. Things between the two men
are finally better, and whenever Harry Swyteck asks for Jack's help he
gets it. Suddenly, Harry needs it more than ever before.
When Harry's friend, the vice president of the United States, goes
hunting for alligators in the Everglades and winds up dead, the
president positions Harry to be his new VP. Harry immediately asks Jack
to be his lawyer. The prestige that comes from the job turns lethal,
however, when Jack finds himself at the heart of a complicated cover-up
that spans nearly fifty years and the globe. Before hostages can be
released, an old secret must be revealed, one that could threaten the
life of the president of the United States himself.
Review:
Life for lawyer Jack Swyteck had never been what most people would call
uneventful. Defending death row inmates in Florida is never an easy
job, especially when your father, the governor, is frequently signing
the orders of execution for your clients. But as Jack reached forty, it
seemed his life was finally slowing down: his father was retiring, and
both his job and relationship were going well.
Yet, everything turns around with the death of Jack’s
father’s friend, who just happens to be the vice president.
When his father is named to be the new VP, Jack finds himself drawn
into the Washington world of power politics, and before long it becomes
clear that nothing is as it seems. Drawn into a web of murder,
intrigue, and deception, Jack finds himself inescapably involved in one
of his most dangerous and fast-paced mysteries yet.
James Grippando shows that he is clearly a master of the thriller in Born to Run,
his latest work featuring Swyteck. From its first pages, Born to Run
is packed with action, making it a difficult book to put down. Readers
who prefer a story that starts slow and builds gradually with clues
will be disappointed, as the book fits an impossible amount of action
into almost every scene and the story progresses quickly.
Despite being the eighth installment in this successful series, Born to Run
is readable on its own. In fact, it’s a great place to pick
up this popular series, as Grippando doesn’t skimp on his
character development despite his work in earlier books. Jack Swyteck
is witty and fun, and all of Gippando’s characters have
strong, believable personalities that jump off the page along with the
action.
Born
to Run is a fun and exiting
read that fans of the genre will undoubtedly enjoy. The scope of the
drama in this political thriller may feel a bit over the top at some
points, but the fun of the book is suspending disbelief and hanging on
for the ride. Born to Run
is especially recommended for reading during a long bus trip or a day
at the beach because it will immediately pull you out of your chair and
into a world of blackmail, murder, and dirty political secrets.
Special thanks to Rebecca Henderson for contributing her review of Born to Run.
Review Copyright © 2008 — Rebecca Henderson — All Rights Reserved — Reprinted with Permission
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Born to Run
HarperCollins (Hardcover), December 2008
ISBN-10: 0-06-155611-4 (0061556114)
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-155611-1 (9780061556111)
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Location(s) rreferenced: Miami,
Washington DC.
