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The youngest lawyer ever to grab the helm of Seattle's most prominent law firm, Gus Wheatley has found success–as well at money, power, and prestige. He thinks nothing can interfere with his meteoric rise to the top. Until his wife, Beth, vanishes.
Beth's disappearance coincides with a series of brutal murders the FBI dubs the ""bookend killings."" They think Beth isthe killer's latest victim... or his willing accomplice. But Gus knows his wife would never ally herself with a cold–blooded killer. The further he searches, however, the more he discovers that Beth isn't the woman he thought he knew.
Beth may be alive. She may or may not be innocent. She may have come up against evil far more reaching than a serial killer. And for Gus and his family, that evil is much too close to home.
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"I was a little less impressed with this one than I was with "When Darkness Falls". I still love his fast-paced writing, but this one took a strange turn in the middle. I look forward to reading more of his books."
— Stephanie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Powerful…undeniable a page-turner.
— Miami Herald -
“Grippando’s yarns are always refreshing for several reasons. His characters are well drawn but not excessively detailed; his plots are intelligently conceived and executed; and he avoids many of the cliches of this genre. Here, for instance, the lawyer is working with a tough, attractive female FBI agent, but, for a change, we aren’t treated to the usual sexual-tension, will-they-or-won’t-they subplot.
— Booklist -
“Ron McLarty performs this creepy thriller with consummate skill and unerring characterizations. Grippando creates emotionless killers, and McLarty brings these monsters to life. Evil and death abound as McLarty brings every mind-twisting detail to the listener.
— AudioFile
Under Cover of Darkness Listener Reviews
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" Not up to usual standards "
— Al, 1/2/2014 -
" Found this old book lying around and decided to give it a chance. I'm glad I did ... Grippando may be one of my new favorite authors. Very clever story telling. "
— Michael, 12/31/2013 -
" It was pretty good. Nothing to write home about. "
— Diane, 12/4/2013 -
" Pretty good thriller. Reminds you of what is really important. "
— Steve, 12/1/2013 -
" Grippando tells the tale of an attorney who finds his wife has gone missing suddenly. He learns how much he didn't know about her as he seeks the truth. "
— Bradley, 11/24/2013 -
" Pretty good who-done-it. Fast read but not too deep. "
— Tom, 11/20/2013 -
" This the second book I have read of his and was not disappointed. Very intriguing and well written. "
— Pat, 10/16/2013 -
" Great reading. Fast and keeps your attention to the very end. One of Grippando's best. "
— Dorothy, 7/12/2013 -
" Finally a book by Grippando that was overdone but not the to the point of ruining the book. I actually liked this one "
— Ricardo, 6/25/2013 -
" I listened to this on tape and it was gripping. I think we arrived at our destination but had to drive around until the book ended. "
— Connie, 5/18/2013 -
" Fast paced lots of twists - will read more by this author "
— Jennifer, 11/4/2012 -
" I just started reading this book for the next mystery book club meeting. I finished this book and thought it was pretty good. "
— Nan, 3/27/2012 -
" Fun book, not completely gripping (no pun intended - haha) but entertaining nonetheless with a nice surprise at the end. "
— Stacy, 3/6/2012 -
" It was pretty good. Nothing to write home about. "
— Diane, 5/5/2011 -
" Pretty good thriller. Reminds you of what is really important. "
— Steve, 10/7/2010 -
" 01/08/11<br/>01/18/11 finish<br/><br/>interesting twist with cult connection "
— Ropajo, 5/10/2010 -
" The wife of a high profile Seattle lawyer is missing. A couple of <br/>women, found murdered, look enough like her to be sisters. The <br/>FBI is called in to try to profile the killer. <br/> "
— Chuck, 4/7/2010 -
" I just started reading this book for the next mystery book club meeting. I finished this book and thought it was pretty good. "
— Nan, 3/28/2010 -
" Grippando tells the tale of an attorney who finds his wife has gone missing suddenly. He learns how much he didn't know about her as he seeks the truth. "
— Bradley, 2/6/2010 -
" Not up to usual standards "
— Al, 12/1/2009 -
" I agree with a previous review--this novel starts off well. But the ending is silly. Perhaps not silly, but not clever or compelling. A cult? Seriously?? "
— Robyn, 7/8/2009 -
" I listened to this on tape and it was gripping. I think we arrived at our destination but had to drive around until the book ended. "
— Connie, 2/6/2009 -
" Found this old book lying around and decided to give it a chance. I'm glad I did ... Grippando may be one of my new favorite authors. Very clever story telling. "
— Michael, 7/28/2008 -
" Fun book, not completely gripping (no pun intended - haha) but entertaining nonetheless with a nice surprise at the end. "
— Stacy, 6/23/2008
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.