In Desperation, Rick Mofina
In Desperation, Rick Mofina
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In Desperation

Author: Rick Mofina

Narrator: Graham Rowat

Unabridged: 10 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/30/2011

Synopsis

A former true crime reporter whose articles have appeared in the New York Times and other prestigious publications, Rick Mofina draws upon his wealth of knowledge to pen gripping crime dramas. In Desperation finds gritty journalist Jack Gannon reunited with his estranged sister Cora. But the circumstances are less than ideal. Cora's daughter has been kidnapped and is now being held for five million dollars ransom. Time is running out, and as Gannon digs deeper into the case, it becomes clear that his sister is holding something back-a secret from her sordid past that could be the key to saving her daughter's life.

About Rick Mofina

Rick Mofina is a former journalist and the author of several acclaimed thrillers. He is a two-time winner of the Arthur Ellis Award, a four-time International Thriller Award finalist, and a two-time Shamus Award finalist.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Pat on October 01, 2016

Another classic thriller from one of the masters. This is the third book in the Jack Gannon series. Gannon, a journalist with WPA, is in Mexico working on a story about drug cartel assassinations when he gets a blast from the past. Jack's sister, Cora, whom he has not seen or heard from in twenty-som......more

Goodreads review by Dan on September 21, 2016

This is a well written book with short chapters which I really like. The story was good and moved at a brisk pace. I had just finished a Lucas Davenport novel and this book felt like a soap opera version of that type of story to me. This is probably my fault as I seem to like harder edged characters......more

Goodreads review by Christine on June 04, 2024

I've read many of Rick Mofina's newer thrillers, but have been wanting to read some of his earlier books. This book is part of a series, but works well as a standalone. Journalist Jack Gannon is on assignment in Mexico when he gets a call he never expected to receive. His estranged sister, Cora, con......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on September 24, 2020

The Jack Gannon Series, They have all been a Good Read, this one included!!!! Reading about the Cartell, they should be stuck from this Earth..........more

Goodreads review by Cindy on June 03, 2022

3.5 stars......more

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