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A King's Ransom (Abridged) Audiobook
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The author of five bestselling novels, including Under Cover of Darkness and The Pardon, James Grippando writes compulsively readable thrillers that could be drawn from today's headlines, only better. Now his trademark gifts are wonderfully demonstrated in a taut new tale of intrigue that will keep you guessing to the final, breathtaking scene.
Just two years out of law school, Nick Rey is on the career fast track at a hot Miami law firm when he is suddenly plunged headfirst into a dangerous bid to save his father. Matthew Rey has been kidnapped while on business in Columbia's exotic port city of Cartagena. The ransom demand of three million dollars is far more than the Rey family can ever hope to raise.
Fortunately, Matthew had purchased an insurance policy to protect against just such a threat. Unfortunately, the kidnappers seem to know all about the policy, and the insurance company, suspecting fraud, is refusing to pay out. With nowhere to turn, Nick links up with Alex, a beautiful, street-smart woman who may be the only person capable of negotiating with Matthew's abductors. But Nick soon discovers that the gravest dangers to him and his family are not the kidnappers and their guns, but the men in suits: lawyers, to be exact, at a powerful firm with something to hide, and they will stop at nothing to keep Nick from unleashing the truth.
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"This was an exciting read. It was written from two perspectives that of the captured man in the third person and in the first person by his son who sets out to pay the ransom and rescue him. This made it an it an exciting listen, especially with George Guidall reading."
— Deborah-anne (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Grisham will probably wish he’d thought of it. Grippando proves he’s worth of this comparison with fast-paced A King’s Ransom.”
— Miami Herald -
“Races along.”
— Orlando Sentinel -
“Grippando’s experience as a trial lawyer shows in his depiction of Nick’s frantic legal moves to clear his family’s name; his extensive research into the kidnapping industry currently thriving in Latin America adds a harrowing dose of realism to a taut, well-constructed page-turner that seems destined for the big screen.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A well-thought-out thriller…[Nick is an] engaging character, resourceful and lifelike. His father…caputrs our interest from the moment we lay eyes on him. And the plot…is convoluted without being overly labyrinthine…Readers who appreciate an intelligent thriller will be well pleased.”
— Booklist -
“Grippando skillfully weaves together a chain of unlikely events, creating a page-turner that will assuredly be popular in public libraries.”
— Library Journal -
“John Bedford Lloyd handles the transitions well, keeping listeners hooked with the emotions of the situation, while delivering the chills of the tense action scenes. This abridgment packs a lot into six hours, preserving family drama and background, as well as a complex kidnapping plot.”
— AudioFile
A King's Ransom Listener Reviews
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" a fast paced novel about a kidnapping in Columbia. interesting and believable "
— Robin, 11/15/2013 -
" Did not even finish it. "
— Angi, 9/29/2013 -
" The narrator rather spoilt what suspect would have been a good read on paper. "
— Bette, 9/29/2013 -
" A fast moving story. He's a great story writer!! "
— Sandy, 9/9/2013 -
" Well-written. It's the kind of thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. "
— Becky, 7/19/2013 -
" Three and a half stars.Good "
— Nev, 5/22/2013 -
" This was my first time reading Grippando. I like his writing style, but I am not sure that his books are going to be ones that I read all the time. "
— Dimps, 4/29/2013 -
" Excellent. Exciting. "
— Richard, 1/18/2013 -
" This book is incredible in the fact that it has many parts that I never expected. Very exciting! "
— Shelly, 11/8/2012 -
" Another strong book by James Grippando. The story is revealed to you from the point of view of someone who clearly does not know the entire story. Painful at times, but realistic for sure. Highly recommended! "
— Scott, 11/4/2012 -
" I like all of his books. This one does not disappoint you. "
— Carol, 8/7/2012 -
" Good book by Grippando dealing with a kidnapping for ransom and a double-dealing insurance compnay. Recommended! "
— Jeff, 2/8/2012 -
" Ending could be better. "
— Al, 10/8/2011 -
" A real page burner, I counldn't put it down. Very suspenseful. "
— Carol, 9/30/2011 -
" This book was so good.. I could not put it down. "
— Yvette, 7/29/2011 -
" I couldn't finish this book. I read authors from sequentially, but with Grippando, I'm giving up after this one. Nothing improved, same old formula, and I particularly laugh when I read the praise from much better writers on the cover knowing that they get paid to say good things. "
— Ricardo, 6/3/2011 -
" I thought this was a very interesting kidnapping story. It was different to hear about things in Columbia and it made me wonder what it is really like their. "
— Weez, 5/30/2011 -
" Three and a half stars.Good "
— Nev, 4/24/2011 -
" A real page burner, I counldn't put it down. Very suspenseful. "
— Carol, 3/24/2011 -
" This book is incredible in the fact that it has many parts that I never expected. Very exciting! "
— Shelly, 11/19/2010 -
" A fast moving story. He's a great story writer!! "
— Sandy, 9/12/2010 -
" A pretty good kidnapping story with with locales divided between Miami <br/>and Bogota, Columbia. <br/> "
— Chuck, 5/26/2010 -
" This book was so good.. I could not put it down. "
— Yvette, 3/28/2010 -
" Another strong book by James Grippando. The story is revealed to you from the point of view of someone who clearly does not know the entire story. Painful at times, but realistic for sure. Highly recommended! "
— Scott, 2/22/2010 -
" This was my first time reading Grippando. I like his writing style, but I am not sure that his books are going to be ones that I read all the time. "
— Dimps, 3/26/2009
About James Grippando
James Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author with more than twenty books to his credit, including those in his acclaimed series featuring Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck. Grippando was a trial lawyer for twelve years before the publication of his first novel in 1994. He lives in South Florida with his wife, three children, two cats, and a golden retriever named Max, who has no idea he’s a dog.
About John Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.