The Pardon (Abridged) Audiobook

" I like Swyteck. I enjoyed this book. I'm not going to say anything because I don't want to ruin it but it's what you come to expect from a Jack Swyteck novel. "

" Very suspenseful. I enjoyed it all the way through. Style is somewhat similar to Grisham. Highly recommend. "

" Decent crime mystery. Much better writing chops than that other, more famous, lawyer turned crime writer. Big plus for me to see my former employer thanked in the end. "

" a good book kind of predicable "

" This was a fun read. Not formulaic. "

" You can read my thoughts here. (3.5/5) "

" Grippando is a great author. good read. "

" Didn't finish it. I don't get why someone would pay money to a killer to keep his mouth shut. The plot made no sense to me at all. "

" I had a very hard time putting this book down. It is a cross between a legal thriller and psychological thriller. It is graphic at times, but well written. I will be reading the sequel! "

" Verdienstelijke juridische thriller. Daar zal ik nog wel een boekje van lezen. "

" Wow! I know James Grippando isn't a new author and that Pardon isn't his first book but it is to me. I have placed this author on my must have list and will watch for his books. That I can enjoy his backlist is good. I'm so going to be a fan. "

" The first in the Jack Swyteck series. Swyteck is Miami criminal defense attorney who does more than his fair share of murder investigation. "

" Different twists on lawyers and crime. was listed in Book Lovers Calandar. Not too believable at some points. "

" I read a short story by James Grippando and thought I might really like his books, I was WRONG! This book was so predictable and fantastic that it made it hard to read. I thought about writing an actual review, but can't be bothered, because it isn't worth reading. "

" Reading Grippando is like watching a good movie .. If you are a fan of Stieg Larsson I believe you would enjoy Grippando. "

" Amateurish, poorly developed characters, too many parts of the plot left unexplained or making you wonder why they were introduced at all if they didn't really serve a purpose "

" I honestly didn't finish this book, which is rare. Just could not get into it and wasn't impressed with the writing. I think I've read another of his books which was good but just couldn't do this one. Maybe another time. "

" A bit slow starting, but by the middle I had to keep reading to find out what happened. I like the fact that it is not just a legal story, but also a serial killer story. I will definitely read his next book to see what happens to Jack! "

" This is the first Jack Swyteck thriller. I found Jack a little irritating at times - but I was intrigued by the puzzle. "

" I thought editors were paid to catch and fix typos. I would have enjoyed this book more if there had been fewer of them. I wasn't as excited or thrilled by this first book in the series as I was with the later book that turned me on to the author. I'm not sure if I will pursue the series. "

" This could be another good series. Liked this one a lot. "

" Good book, great plot and story line. "

" Pretty good first novel. Character continues in subsequent novels. Guess I'll have to try them. "

" Best book i've read this year. "

" Pretty good first novel. Character continues in subsequent novels. Guess I'll have to try them. "

" I read a short story by James Grippando and thought I might really like his books, I was WRONG! This book was so predictable and fantastic that it made it hard to read. I thought about writing an actual review, but can't be bothered, because it isn't worth reading. "

" A Miami based criminal defense attorney pleads with the Governor of Florida, who happens to be his father, for the life of a condemned man scheduled for execution. This is not one of Grippando's best. "

" Grippando is a great author. good read. "

" started 3/6/10 end 3/8/10 new author to me - still undecided. story moved ok, but one mystery person was elusive. "

" I literally could not put this book down. I read about 85% of the book in one day. There was never a point where the storyline lagged or I got bored of the characters. It kept me captivated the whole time. "

" Very suspenseful. I enjoyed it all the way through. Style is somewhat similar to Grisham. Highly recommend. "

" Didn't really care for this book. Felt the writing was rather weak. Did enjoy the ending though - it was the best part of the whole book! "

" Very Good; Continuing character: Jack Swyteck (first in series); lawyer and his Governor/father are both being framed for crimes because of a pardon the governor didn't grant to one of his son's convicted clients "

" a good page turner for a rainy weekend or beach vacation. "

" Didn't finish it. I don't get why someone would pay money to a killer to keep his mouth shut. The plot made no sense to me at all. "

" the plot consisted of an estranged father (the governor) and son (defense lawyer)and a plot against the son by someone who wanted both of them to pay for the execution of an innocent man! I liked the book and will read another of James Grippando. "

" Haven't read a "thriller" book lately but was on vacation and this was available. Like Grisham but more graphic. I would read another one by this author. "