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    Most Dangerous Place: A Jack Swyteck Novel
    Most Dangerous Place: A Jack Swyteck Novel
    Most Dangerous Place: A Jack Swyteck Novel
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    Most Dangerous Place: A Jack Swyteck Novel

    Written by James Grippando

    Narrated by Jonathan Davis

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    Defending a woman accused of murdering the man who sexually assaulted her, Miami lawyer Jack Swyteck must uncover where the truth lies between innocence, vengeance, and justice in this spellbinding tale of suspense—based on shocking true-life events—from the New York Times bestselling author of Gone Again.

    According to the FBI, the most dangerous place for a woman between the ages of twenty and thirty is in a relationship with a man. Those statistics become all too personal when Jack Swyteck takes on a new client tied to his past.

    It begins at the airport, where Jack is waiting to meet his old high school buddy, Keith Ingraham, a high-powered banker based in Hong Kong, coming to Miami for his young daughter’s surgery. But their long-awaited reunion is abruptly derailed when the police arrest Keith’s wife, Isabelle, in the terminal, accusing her of conspiring to kill the man who raped her in college. Jack quickly agrees to represent Isa, but soon discovers that to see justice done, he must separate truth from lies—an undertaking that proves more complicated than the seasoned attorney expects.

    Inspired by an actual case involving a victim of sexual assault sent to prison for the death of her attacker, James Grippando’s twisty thriller brilliantly explores the fine line between victim and perpetrator, innocence and guilt, and cold-blooded revenge and rightful retribution.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateFeb 21, 2017
    ISBN9780062659750
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    James Grippando

    James Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author with more than thirty books to his credit, including those in his acclaimed series featuring Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck, and the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. He is also a trial lawyer and teaches law and literature at the University of Miami School of Law. He lives and writes in South Florida.

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    • 5/5
      I’ve been a fan of James Grippando for years, he never disappoints.
      Loved the book
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.

      Most Dangerous Place by James Grippando is a gripping legal mystery about a woman arrested for murdering the man who sexually assaulted her. This latest release is the thirteenth installment in the Jack Swyteck series, but it can easily be read as a standalone.

      Jack Swyteck is waiting at the Miami airport to pick up his old high school friend Keith Ingraham, his wife Isabelle "Isa" Bornelli and their 5 year old daughter, Melany, when their reunion ends before it even begins. No one is more stunned than Isa when the Miami Dade police immediately arrest her for the twelve year old murder of Gabriel Sosa, the man who raped her when she was a college student. Her ex-boyfriend, David Kaval, has scored himself a sweetheart deal that essentially lets him off the hook for the murder since he is willing to testify that Isa convinced him and his friend to kill Gabriel for her. Isa's long estranged father, former Venezuelan counsel officer Felipe Bornelli, immediately tries to intimidate Jack into giving up his daughter's case. When Jack refuses to co-operate with Felipe, slippery lawyer Manuel Espinosa somehow ends up working on Isa's case as Jack's co-counsel. He and Manuel have very different ideas about Isa's defense but Jack's greatest concern is whether or not Isa's being entirely truthful with him about what happened twelve years ago.

      Despite Jack's reservations, he is fully committed to preparing Isa the best defense possible. David is obviously not the most trustworthy source of information since he has a vested interest in testifying against Isa, so Jack enlists his good friend, Theo Knight, to help him with his investigation. At the same time, Jack and Manuel are still arguing over defense strategy and Jack is quite unhappy when he discovers Isa is still not telling him everything. When the prosecutor makes a shocking arrest, Keith and Isa's marriage becomes strained. It is not until Isa's case goes to trial that Jack uncovers the information he needs to prove her innocence, but will he convince a new witness to testify on Isa's behalf?

      Most Dangerous Place by James Grippando is an absolutely spellbinding mystery that readers of legal thrillers do not want to miss. The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns that make it impossible to predict whether or not Jack will find the evidence he needs to exonerate his client. The novel comes to an pulse-pounding conclusion and the final revelations are quite shocking. A fast-paced and compelling addition to the Jack Swyteck series that old and new fans are going to love.
    • 5/5
      This book is the 13th installment in the Jack Swyteck series but can be read as a stand alone novel. Each book in the series has the same core characters, but is an independent story. I had a late night reading this as I started it in the afternoon and just kept reading until I finished. It was that good.

      Jack, his wife Andie and his daughter Riley go to the airport to pick up his old friend, Keith, and his family. They are coming to Miami for surgery on their young daughter Melany. She needs to have a repair and resurgery for a cochlear implant. They have been living in Hong Kong for several years and this is their first return to Miami. As they are arriving to meet with the Swyteck family, Keith's wife, Isabelle (Isa), is arrested and taken away in handcuffs. Jack is quickly hired as as Isa's lawyer. She is being charged with conspiracy to murder the man that raped her in college. It becomes evident right away that Isa is now and has been keeping secrets. When another lawyer, Manny Espinoza is able to get her out on bail, they become a defense team, or do they? This story is full of twists and turns and I was never sure who was telling the truth, I don't think Jack was either. Through the digging that Jack needs to do, we learn a lot about the character of Isa and what has transpired in her life to bring her to this spot. As he finds out more and more and learns all that Isa has kept hidden, he becomes more and more frustrated, almost to the point where he wants to quit this case.

      I really enjoy the Swyteck stories and this one did not disappoint. He was a wonderful plot and the pacing kept me from wanting to put this book down. The suspense was great and you never knew what would come next. I loved the ending and solution to who was actually responsible for the murder so many years ago. Everything came together in a satisfactory way by the end. I would recommend this book to mystery fans as well as those who enjoy a well developed legal thriller. I am already looking forward to Grippando's next book.
    • 5/5
      What's It About?Defending a woman accused of murdering the man who sexually assaulted her, Miami lawyer Jack Swyteck must uncover where the truth lies between innocence, vengeance, and justice in this spellbinding tale of suspense—based on shocking true-life events.According to the FBI, the most dangerous place for a woman between the ages of twenty and thirty is in a relationship with a man. Those statistics become all too personal when Jack Swyteck takes on a new client tied to his past. It begins at the airport, where Jack is waiting to meet his old high school buddy, Keith Ingraham, a high-powered banker based in Hong Kong, coming to Miami for his young daughter’s surgery. But their long-awaited reunion is abruptly derailed when the police arrest Keith’s wife, Isabelle, in the terminal, accusing her of conspiring to kill the man who raped her in college. Jack quickly agrees to represent Isa, but soon discovers that to see justice done, he must separate truth from lies—an undertaking that proves more complicated than the seasoned attorney expects.Inspired by an actual case involving a victim of sexual assault sent to prison for the death of her attacker, James Grippando’s twisty thriller brilliantly explores the fine line between victim and perpetrator, innocence and guilt, and cold-blooded revenge and rightful retribution.What Did I Think?I have been a long time fan of this series. It seems that it just gets better and better with each additional episode. You are eager to find out more from the very first page. Rape has more than one victim...entire families, marriages and relationships suffer often irreparable damage that can lead to revenge that often sets off a disastrous chain of events. Thus is the case of this young woman....but is she truly only a victim or is she as much a predator as her attacker? A complex plot with so many twists and turns that Grippando pulls off beautifully.
    • 4/5
      Legal thriller that does not disappoint. This is the 13th book written about attorney Jack Swyteck and his cases. The characters are believable and the plot is exciting. Well-written, the reader gains an in-depth knowledge of how the legal system works. I did not know who was guilty or what was going to happen. The ending has a little twist.
    • 4/5
      Isabelle and Keith leave Hong Kong to bring their young daughter, Melany, to Miami for a delicate surgical procedure related to her hearing. But police arrest Isabelle as she steps off the plane and Keith turns to his old friend, Jack Swyteck, for help. Jack readily agrees but soon finds the case is far more complicated the conspiracy to commit murder charge brought against his client. Before long, Isa’s husband is embroiled in legal difficulties of his own, leaving Jack reluctantly partnered with Manny Espinosa to sort out the legal tangle in which his friends are enmeshed, a task complicated by Isa’s father, Felipe.Where should the line between revenge and justice be drawn? When does the victim become the perpetrator? With its convoluted plot twists and unexpected events, readers will find it difficult to predict the outcome of this case. Courtroom scenes and unforeseen reveals ramp up the suspense and the underlying moral question keeps readers spellbound until they’ve turned the final page. Recommended.
    • 4/5
      This was another great Jack Swyteck book. This series has been consistently good and this book was no exception. This book is the 13th installment in the Jack Swyteck series but it can be easily read as a stand alone novel. Like all of the other books in this series, the book tells its own story with the help of some familiar characters. I started this book about a half hour before I had planned to go to bed for the night which turned out to be a huge mistake because I didn't want to stop reading. Since I am past my days of being able to function on no sleep, I did put the book down although later than I had planned but I couldn't wait to get back to it. I just had to know what secrets were being kept.Jack, along with his wife and young daughter, go to the airport to pick up his old friend, Keith, and his family. As soon as the group meets up, Keith's wife, Isa, is arrested and taken away in handcuffs. Jack jumps in to help right away and is quickly hired as as Isa's lawyer. She is being charged with conspiracy to murder the man that raped her in college. It becomes evident right away that Isa is keeping quite a few secrets.This story took a lot of twists and turns and I was never quite sure which character should be trusted. Jack finds himself in a situation where he has to dig deep into the past of his good friend's wife even when it becomes unpleasant. His responsibility is to his client who doesn't always make things easy. Throw an additional lawyer who drove both myself and Jack a little crazy and you have one heck of a frustrating case. As I have come to expect from James Grippando, the story was told in a wonderful manner. The pacing was very well done with some pretty intense moments worked into the story. I love the little bit of humor that always seems to work its way into the story and puts a smile on my face. I did enjoy how the mystery behind what happened was unraveled just a little bit at a time. Everything fit together nicely by the end of the book.I would recommend this book to mystery fans. I found this story to be quite the page turner that really kept me guessing. I have been reading James Grippando since I first discovered his writing over 10 years ago and since then I have read most of his work. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next. I received an advance reader edition of this book from HarperCollins Publishers - Harper via Edelweiss.