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“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.
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"This book was alright. It was fast paced like Grippando's other novels but I wasn't sold on the plot. I wished Theo was in the book more. Jack seemed like a fish out of water for most of the book. Grippando has certainly written better books. "
— Ashley (4 out of 5 stars)
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“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) -
“Filled with twists and turns and edge-of-the-seat tension.”
— RT Book Reviews -
“Working with a cast that includes depraved sexual deviants, corrupt private military contractors, and wannabe jihadis, Grippando transforms what might have been a conventional genre novel in lesser hands into an exciting tale of revenge.”
— Publishers Weekly
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A New York Times bestseller
Afraid of the Dark Listener Reviews
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" I didn't like this one as much as I hoped, given I've loved all his other books. It was a little confusing. And I hate it when they give characters names that are close to each other. There was an Andie and an Alicia. And a Hassam and a Habib. Too confusing. Still, I finished it in a day. I just hope his next book is better. "
— Courtney, 2/14/2014 -
" Haven't read this series for awhile. Very good plot, but i didn't feel like i was there like some stories. the end was fast and left alot unfinished. Need to read the first one. "
— Hrn1947, 2/13/2014 -
" A good read. Plot was good in parts but a little thin in others. Will read more by James Grippando though. "
— Gordon, 2/12/2014 -
" Good twists and turns to keep the reader in the thick of it. Although the characters have depth, it was somewhat difficult for me to connect with them "
— Hope, 1/29/2014 -
" A perfectly serviceable police-detective thriller; nothing special, but good enough that I'm going to check out earlier books in the series. "
— Andrea, 1/22/2014 -
" Another thriller featuring Miami criminal defense attorney, Jack Swyteck. In this outing, Jack is called upon to defend a guy who may or may not be a murderer of a teenage girl. Or he might be a terrorist and if so, he might have been a prisoner in a 'black site' in Prague at the time of the murder. There's very little lawyering in this book, but there's a lot of action and international intrique. Maybe Grippando was trying to channel John LeCarre. Lawyers generally don't lead this kind of exciting life! It was far-fetched but good for a few hours of reading. "
— Ellen, 1/14/2014 -
" This was an interesting story, and would have continued to be so, until he started making it about the law. The law is a subject about which the author obviously knows nothing and didn't ask anybody who did. A week to prepare a death penalty case? Emergency motion to bar the defendant from presenting his defense? The day after arraignment? Nope. I'd MUCH rather read Rumpole. "
— Barbara, 1/5/2014 -
" This novel never really felt compelling, believable or complete. Disappointment. "
— Robyn, 1/4/2014 -
" Warning: bad language and grossness. And too many plot lines. The epilogue- which really had nothing to do with the rest of the book- was the most interesting part. "
— Vickie, 1/3/2014 -
" Not one of my favorites. Too complicated... "
— Patricia, 12/14/2013 -
" Great book but a little confusing towards the end. "
— Karen, 12/7/2013 -
" Good suspence..... "
— Larry, 11/2/2013 -
" A subpar novel by JG "
— The, 9/16/2013 -
" Good read. Not disappointed "
— Candy, 8/27/2013 -
" Excellent thriller/suspense with believable characters, a plot taken from front-page news and writing that pulls you in. A highly recommended read. "
— Glen, 12/18/2012 -
" Always a fan of James Grippando. "
— Leisa, 11/14/2012 -
" another great book by Grippando! kept me at the edge of my seat until the very last pages! "
— Cathy, 9/1/2012 -
" Started off okay. Not one of his best books. The language was horrible and just had a disturbing ending. "
— Ariana, 3/13/2012 -
" A very readable mystery/thriller. Good entertainment "
— Anna, 1/30/2012 -
" Very good. First book by this author that I have read and look forward to enjoying others by him. "
— Ksafford, 12/21/2011 -
" Liked the book but predictable. It's a beach read. "
— Di, 9/6/2011 -
" Started off with a bang and was good for about half way through. Ending left and entirely bad taste. "
— Shaon, 8/15/2011 -
" The only way this book makes sense is if women are just stupid. Uck! "
— Joanne, 5/23/2011 -
" This was a great thriller by Grippando. If your'e looking for a great thriller and/or are a fan of this series, I highly recommend this one. "
— Chris, 5/13/2011 -
" Really, really liked this one. It was the perfect mix of violence and mayhem while digging new vegetable beds. This book isn't for the faint of heart. It's graphic. "
— Becky, 5/12/2011 -
" This novel never really felt compelling, believable or complete. Disappointment. "
— Robyn, 5/2/2011 -
" Warning: bad language and grossness. And too many plot lines. The epilogue- which really had nothing to do with the rest of the book- was the most interesting part. "
— Vickie, 4/23/2011 -
" A very good book and the pages just kept turning and turning to see what would happen next. "
— Dan, 4/20/2011 -
" Convoluted plot with contrived science. Not Grippando's best. "
— Steve, 4/14/2011 -
" Always a fan of James Grippando. "
— Leisa, 4/7/2011 -
" Interesting interaction of characters with a twist. "
— Bob, 4/6/2011
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 Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis has been inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. A three-time recipient and fourteen-time nominee of the Audie Award, he has earned accolades for his narration from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the American Library Association, Booklist, the Audio Publishers Association, AudioFile magazine, and USA Today. He has narrated a variety of bestsellers and award-winners for top publishing houses. He also narrated over forty titles of the Star Wars franchise for Lucasfilm Ltd./PRH Audio, including several iconic movie tie-ins, has participated with Star Wars Celebration, and has built a significant fan base. His work as a narrator includes films and programming for National Geographic Television, NOVA, PBS, VH1, and Francis Ford Coppola. He grew up in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.