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Jack Swyteck #6 part 2 of 3
When Darkness Falls: Part 2
When Darkness Falls, which Booklist called at the time of its publication "by far the best in the [Jack Swyteck] series," is now available as a free e-book in three parts. Part 2 includes two special essays by James Grippando that offer insight into the writing of When Darkness Falls.
From the moment Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is called upon to defend a new client -- a homeless man jailed for threatening to jump off a bridge -- it's obvious something is amiss. For one thing, the man called Falcon manages to come up with the $10,000 bail...in cash. Then the body of a brutally murdered woman is found in the trunk of the abandoned car he's living in.
But it isn't until a panicked Falcon takes a group of innocent people hostage, including Jack's best friend, and barricades himself and his prisoners in a motel room that Swyteck realizes how much is truly at stake. For Falcon has a bigger agenda than suicide, and Jack Swyteck must get to the root of a dark history and bitter secrets before Falcon decides he has nothing to lose by killing them all.
From the moment Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is called upon to defend a new client -- a homeless man jailed for threatening to jump off a bridge -- it's obvious something is amiss. For one thing, the man called Falcon manages to come up with the $10,000 bail...in cash. Then the body of a brutally murdered woman is found in the trunk of the abandoned car he's living in.
But it isn't until a panicked Falcon takes a group of innocent people hostage, including Jack's best friend, and barricades himself and his prisoners in a motel room that Swyteck realizes how much is truly at stake. For Falcon has a bigger agenda than suicide, and Jack Swyteck must get to the root of a dark history and bitter secrets before Falcon decides he has nothing to lose by killing them all.
127 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 8, 2011
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About the author
James Grippando
48 books1,208 followers The first thing you should know about bestselling author James Grippando is that he is no longer clueless—or so they say, after “A James Grippando Novel” was a clue for #38 Across in the New York Times crossword puzzle. James is the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for legal fiction and a New York Times bestselling author with more than 30 novels to his credit, including the popular series featuring Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck. His latest, "Goodbye Girl" (HarperCollins 2024), is the 18th in the Swyteck series. His novels are enjoyed worldwide in 28 languages. As an adjunct professor he teaches "The Law & Lawyers in Modern Literature" at the University of Miami School of Law. He is also counsel at one of the nation’s leading law firms, where he specializes in entertainment and intellectual property law, representing clients who have won more than 40 Tony Awards. He writes in south Florida with Atlas at his side, a faithful golden retriever who has no idea he’s a dog.
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April 25, 2011
When Darkness Falls, which Booklist called at the time of its publication "by far the best in the [Jack Swyteck] series," is now available as a free e-book in three parts. Part 2 includes two special essays by James Grippando that offer insight into the writing of When Darkness Falls.
About When Darkness Falls:
From the moment Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is called upon to defend a new client—a homeless man jailed for threatening to jump off a bridge—it's obvious something is amiss. For one thing, the man called Falcon manages to come up with the $10,000 bail...in cash. Then the body of a brutally murdered woman is found in the trunk of the abandoned car he's living in.
But it isn't until a panicked Falcon takes a group of innocent people hostage, including Jack's best friend, and barricades himself and his prisoners in a motel room that Swyteck realizes how much is truly at stake. For Falcon has a bigger agenda than suicide, and Jack Swyteck must get to the root of a dark history and bitter secrets before Falcon decides he has nothing to lose by killing them all.
My Review - I'm so excited to read the 3rd and see what Grippando has in store for the ending. This has been a great 2 books so far. I liked how it was in different parts and before reading this I wasn't sure I would because I've never read a book in parts before. I think I kind of have it figured out but I'm not sure at all.
About When Darkness Falls:
From the moment Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is called upon to defend a new client—a homeless man jailed for threatening to jump off a bridge—it's obvious something is amiss. For one thing, the man called Falcon manages to come up with the $10,000 bail...in cash. Then the body of a brutally murdered woman is found in the trunk of the abandoned car he's living in.
But it isn't until a panicked Falcon takes a group of innocent people hostage, including Jack's best friend, and barricades himself and his prisoners in a motel room that Swyteck realizes how much is truly at stake. For Falcon has a bigger agenda than suicide, and Jack Swyteck must get to the root of a dark history and bitter secrets before Falcon decides he has nothing to lose by killing them all.
My Review - I'm so excited to read the 3rd and see what Grippando has in store for the ending. This has been a great 2 books so far. I liked how it was in different parts and before reading this I wasn't sure I would because I've never read a book in parts before. I think I kind of have it figured out but I'm not sure at all.
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July 20, 2011Enjoying this book - basically one book split into three parts (not sure why because the story is continuous - maybe this was the way to make it free, which it was when I bought it). A good thriller with interesting characters.
Just one caveat - there are some scenes of violence/torture which, although not explicit compared to some in this genre, may not be to everyone's taste.
I'll read more by this author
Just one caveat - there are some scenes of violence/torture which, although not explicit compared to some in this genre, may not be to everyone's taste.
I'll read more by this author
July 8, 2013
This 2nd part of the story is basically a hostage situation but it gives a lot of background on the main 'bad guy'. There is also a feeling of unpredictability as well. I enjoyed how the background information was given without the story feeling like it was slowing down. I'm ready for book 3 of this freebie series.
April 19, 2016
Part 2 is filled with more twists and turns as the mystery broadens. Suspicions keep us from knowing who are the bad guys and who are the good guys. What started out as a psycho murder mystery is turning into a deeper conspiracy. No lag in the storyline. A very good read!
September 18, 2011
Awesome.
August 12, 2012
Still reading to get to the solving of the crime. Why couldn't this just been one book? Still captivating and a page turner.
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