The Pardon, James Grippando
The Pardon, James Grippando
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The Pardon

Author: James Grippando

Narrator: John Rubinstein

Abridged: 3 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 10/19/2004

Synopsis

Jack Swyteck, a brilliant Miami defense attorney has spent years rebelling against his father, Harry, now Florida's governor. Their estrangement seems complete when Harry allows one of Jack's clients -- a man Jack believes is innocent -- to die in the electric chair.But when a psychopath bent on serving his own twisted version of justice places both Jack and Harry in extreme jeopardy, the two have nowhere to turn but to each other. Together they must find a way to overcome their cunning tormentor's manipulation . . . even as the stakes are being raised to far more perilous heights.

About James Grippando

James Grippando is a bestselling American author widely recognized for his fast-paced legal thrillers that blend courtroom drama, psychological suspense, and sharp social insight. A former trial lawyer, Grippando draws on his legal background to craft authentic, high-stakes narratives that explore justice, morality, and the human cost of the law.

He is best known for the long-running Jack Swyteck series, featuring a Miami defense attorney navigating complex cases that often blur the line between right and wrong. Praised for their twist-driven plots and timely themes, the novels have made Grippando a mainstay of modern legal suspense. In addition to the series, he has written standalone thrillers that showcase his range and command of tension.

Grippando's writing is marked by crisp dialogue, vivid settings, and a relentless narrative pace, making his stories especially compelling in audiobook form. With numerous bestsellers and a career spanning decades, James Grippando continues to captivate listeners and readers who enjoy smart, thought-provoking thrillers grounded in real-world legal experience.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tea on May 09, 2013

Za ljubitelje Grišama, Patersona, sjajan autor koji se guta u dahu, nekoliko naslova objavila je Narodna knjiga i kasnije je jedan naslov radio Evro Giunti.........more

Goodreads review by Paul on May 06, 2024

A missed opportunity for a literary conversation about capital punishment! Raul Fernandez sits on death row as he insists on his innocence up to the very moment of his execution. Jack Swyteck, a brilliant Miami defense attorney has been contacted by a disguised man who convinces him of Raul’s innocen......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on September 03, 2018

I enjoyed this novel more than I thought I would! There are a lot of comparisons to John Grisham. I’ve read two of Grisham’s novels and I found that I liked Grippando more than Grisham. However, based on Goodreads reviews, a lot of Grisham fans were not too impressed by this novel. I like how The Par......more

Goodreads review by Dan on July 15, 2008

The debut novel from an author named as being the next John Grisham. While "The Pardon"'s storyline and quick reading are similar to most of Grisham's work, it's the delivery of the material that reminded me not of Grisham, but of the book "Needful Things" by Stephen King. James Patterson was quote......more

Goodreads review by Mike on December 10, 2015

Good but not exceptional. John Grisham has nothing to worry about readers not buying his books,but buying James Grippando' s instead!......more

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