Afraid of the Dark
Published on 27. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-06-184029-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry...One of his best." -Booklist (starred review) A young girl's murder sets off a grisly cascade of crime, death, and intrigue-and sends criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck after a sinister group of terrorists on the verge of unleashing chaos across the globe. From New York Times bestseller James Grippando, the ninth Jack Swyteck novel, Afraid of the Dark-perfect for fans of Steve Martini, Phillip Margolin, and Jo Nesbo-is a rollercoaster thrill ride into the very heart of evil.
Reviews / Votes
"More twists and turns than a snowy mountain pass...Afraid of the Dark will have readers embracing this darkness." -- Associated Press "Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping yet." -- Miami Herald "Superb plotting, high suspense, compelling timely issues, and finely honed characters make this crime novel/international thriller a great read." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry... One of his best." -- Booklist (starred review) "Rousing... An exciting tale of revenge." -- Publishers Weekly "Filled with twists and turns and edge-of-the-seat tension." -- Romantic Times "Grippando powerfully weaves Afraid of the Dark into a noir look at the fears that seep into each corner of society...Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping novel." -- Newark Star LedgerMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 106 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
288 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-184029-6 (9780061840296)
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Person
James Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels. He was a trial lawyer for twelve years before the publication of his first novel in 1994 (The Pardon), and now serves as counsel at Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP. He lives in South Florida with his wife, three children, two cats, and a golden retriever named Max who has no idea that he's a dog.