A Jack Swyteck Novel #19
By James Grippando
Fast-Paced and Brilliantly Plotted
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SUMMARY
Attorney Jack Swyteck takes on a case of international prominence. His client, Zara, is a stepmother who fled from Iran to Miami with her husband's daughter from a previous marriage. The previous marriage had been to Zara’s sister Ana, who was picked up by the morality police several years ago in Iran and hasn’t been seen since. Zara is very close to Jasmine, the six year old daughter she is accused of kidnapping.
Because of the international nature of the case, it is tried under the rules of the Hague Convention. Making matters more complicated for Swyteck, the politics in the U.S. State Department have a strong opinion on the outcome of the case, and they want Jack’s wife, an FBI agent, to help Jack understand the importance of the case for U.S. relations with Iran. Jack and Andi’s marriage is once again strained to the breaking point.
REVIEW
I have read several of the recent novels in the Jack Swytech series. I have read enough to know that Jack Swyteck is a great character, and author James Grippando is a great writer. The GRAVE DANGER story is complicated, combining international law, politics, and the best interest of a young girl all while Jack’s marriage with Andi is hanging in the balance.
Grippando’s writing is fast-paced, brilliantly plotted, and smartly structured. His characters are intriguing. Leading the character parade, of course, is Jack, Andi, and Jack’s best friend, Theo, who are the pillars of the series. Adding to the intrigue are Jack’s nervous client, Zara; her conservative Iranian husband, Fareed, and their daughter, Jasmine, who each seem to be hiding secrets of their own.
Thanks to Netgalley for an advance audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Publisher Harper Audio Adult
Published January 14, 2025
Narrated Jonathan Davis
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