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Money to Burn: A Novel of Suspense Audiobook
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“Money to Burn takes off like a rocket from page one and never slows down. Highly recommended.” — Christopher Reich, author of Rules of Vengeance
In this timely stand-alone thriller ripped from the headlines, bestselling author James Grippando (Lying with Strangers, Intent to Kill, Born to Run) explores a world in which the destruction of financial institutions and the people who run them can occur in a matter of hours—even minutes. Fans of John Grisham’s The Firm and the thrillers of Lisa Scottoline and Phillip Margolin are sure to love Money to Burn: a “perfectly mixed cocktail of dry wit, sophisticated voice, believable characters, [and] non-stop suspense” (Joseph Finder, author of Vanished and Paranoia).
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"This is the first James Grippando book I have read, and now I think I will have to read the rest of his books. A great story even if I didn't understand all the wall street stuff as much as I would have liked. It was fun that the setting was New York, so I recognized the streets, etc. "
— Eileen133 (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Money to Burn is one of those all too rare novels you won’t be able to stop reading once you start. It’s a perfectly mixed cocktail of dry wit, sophisticated voice, believable characters, nonstop suspense, and plenty of vicarious pleasure. I’ve long been an admirer of James Grippando, but with this book I’m convinced he’s going to break through to a much bigger audience.”
— Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author -
“Money to Burn will get you so excited and worked up, you just may go out and steal a few million.”
— Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author -
“Takes off like a rocket and never slows down.”
— Christopher Reich, New York Times bestselling author -
“The dramatic tension remains high with a sadistic hired killer, high-stakes wheeler-dealers, and plenty of cinematic escapes.”
— Publishers Weekly
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A New York Times bestseller
Money to Burn Listener Reviews
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" Fantastic book well worth the read, looks of twists and turns "
— Linda, 12/25/2013 -
" A fun little book full of twists and turns. It used the recent Wall Street crises as a basis for a good old fasioned mystery. Grippando at his best. "
— Slc-crk, 12/23/2013 -
" Very Good; a Wall Street hotshot finds his life falling apart four years after his wife of one day dies; his accounts are emptied, he's accused of murder and espionage, and just maybe his wife has risen from the dead "
— Joe, 12/14/2013 -
" Another good thriller by Grippando...this one on Wall St. "
— Dan, 12/8/2013 -
" I couldn't stop reading. The ending was clear but the way to turn everything to a that point was really good. "
— Onur, 11/27/2013 -
" I never like his stuff much. I zip through his books though I do not read many of them. Go figure! "
— Rebecca, 11/26/2013 -
" Pretty good so far. Just started it 2 days ago. Definitely ripped from the headlines. "
— Roseann, 11/11/2013 -
" I love this book! Fast reading... "
— Debbie, 10/5/2013 -
" I'll give this one a 3.5. It's the story of two Wall Street whiz kids who are caught up in a financial scheme and end up on the run. Lots of danger, young-couple-in-trouble action ala John Grisham, twists and turns to keep a thriller reader happy. An enjoyable read. "
— Ellen, 6/30/2013 -
" This was a quick, easy read. But, the plot was so cliche and corny. I don't recommend this one. "
— Cari, 6/23/2013 -
" Good adventure story involving the super greedy Wall-street type. "
— Bill, 3/14/2013 -
" Richard and Kathy....Harold Milner Wall Street "
— Marsha, 2/4/2013 -
" Sadly, I couldn't get much sympathy going for the lead character, but I think it's a better book than I say it is. "
— C.E., 9/7/2012 -
" Fast read. Hooked me on page one and kept my interest. First book I have read by this author and I will read more. Topic is current Wall street meltdown with suspenseful run for your life situations. Definitely a keeper and recommended read. "
— Bob, 7/8/2012 -
" Won this through the First Reads giveaway. "
— Karen, 6/15/2012 -
" Exciting story of Wall Street just before the Lehman crash that took the rest of everyone's money with it. Love and murder help the story along. "
— Naomi, 4/9/2012 -
" Great book!I was hooked immediately! Engaging characters and great story of power an greed on Wall Street. "
— Alicia, 2/9/2012 -
" I learned a lot about hedge funds and the types of things that brought down on the collapse of the financial market...scarey! "
— Harriet, 1/3/2012 -
" Intriguing mystery, somewhat predictable but enjoyed. "
— Sheila, 12/23/2011 -
" Think I have a new fave author! Very similar to Grisham. "
— Patty, 4/17/2011 -
" My favorite type of story. "
— Becky, 4/13/2011 -
" Sadly, I couldn't get much sympathy going for the lead character, but I think it's a better book than I say it is. "
— C.E., 3/28/2011 -
" Grippando is a new author to me and this was a captivating thriller. Taken out of the pages of the news during the financial crisis, it shows how greed can really ruin people. "
— Heather, 3/2/2011 -
" Entertaining read. I doubt that Grippando is capable of writing what I would consider a 5 star book "
— Rod, 1/5/2011 -
" Very Good; a Wall Street hotshot finds his life falling apart four years after his wife of one day dies; his accounts are emptied, he's accused of murder and espionage, and just maybe his wife has risen from the dead<br/> "
— Joe, 12/8/2010 -
" More violence than usual. Convolued story. Kept me interested for the first two-thirds of the book. Not so much after that, "
— Al, 11/25/2010 -
" Really think it is a 3.6 read. Well done in audio. "
— Linda, 11/4/2010 -
" This is another one where I wish we could rate half stars. Although I really liked the book, I didn't get really interested until I was over half-way through. So, the first 200 pages dragged, then the last 175 or so just raced by. "
— Sherree, 9/29/2010 -
" Kept me turning pages. "
— Laurel, 9/22/2010 -
" There was way too much detail about financial markets and terms - and I was a finance major for my bachelor's degree! Other authors have done this sort of mystery better. "
— Cheri, 9/21/2010
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.