Got the Look: Jack Swyteck Series, Book 5
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"Never-ending suspense, romance and deceit form the backbone of this expertly plotted novel."--Romantic Times
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Miami attorney Jack Swyteck is up against a killer who's so fiendishly clever and so diabolical that even Jack may have at last met his match. FBI agent Andie Henning is tracking a ruthless kidnapper plaguing South Florida. He has slipped through her net at every turn. This time he's taken the wife of one of the state's richest horse breeders and is asking for a $1 million ransom. The stakes go up when Andie finds the woman dead. Enter Jack Swyteck. He has a new girlfriend, and life is good. Then Jack gets a one-two punch: He discovers that his lover is married - and she's the kidnapper's next victim. Nothing is what is seems, however, and Jack is in for a twisty ride if he's to find the madman before there's another death.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Thrillers are a tough genre for authors. They have to pull you emotionally out of your life, cause you to deeply connect with one or more characters, and drag you breathlessly forward so you cannot read fast enough. If that's the standard, how did Mr. Grippando do with Got the Look?
I found my attention wandering throughout the book because the premise just didn't seem very interesting. We've had so many stories about despicable villains that they begin to all seem alike. Other than a weird way of making ransom demands ("Pay me what she's worth"), it was a long time before this villain seemed even of average interest to me.
None of the characters caused me to identify with them. I think that's because so many of the details about them weren't revealed until late in the book.
I wasn't dragged forward . . . but rather slightly intrigued as unexpected plot developments were dropped at regular intervals. That kept me going until the end. I was impressed at the way Mr. Grippando lured me into thinking one thing . . . when the truth was something different. Without that quality, I wouldn't have finished the book.
If you cannot find a better thriller, this one is okay. But I suspect you will be able to find a better one . . . unless you read 14 thrillers daily.
As the book opens, the FBI is trying to rescue a kidnap victim. A one million dollar ransom has been paid and the victim is to be released in an underwater cave. But there's nothing to rescue but her remains for a funeral. Apparently, the ransom wasn't enough to satisfy the kidnapper's demand that the husband "pay what she's worth."
Jack Swyteck has a delicious new girl friend, and he's getting leads from a big money law firm. Just when things seem perfect, Mia says she has to go out with a girl friend. When Jack next sees her, Jack finds himself in the middle of an embarrassing situation . . . as he meets Mia's husband who knows about their affair. Only thing is, Jack didn't know she was married.
Next, Mia is kidnapped by someone who wants the husband to pay what she's worth. Because she's been unfaithful, hubby isn't too excited about paying. After all, there is no pre-nup . . . so the kidnapper could make hubby a single man again at no cost.
What should Jack do? His choices become limited when his actions turn out to be the difference between whether Mia lives or dies. As Jack tries to catch a kidnapper, he finds out more disturbing news about Mia that clouds his choices.
As I said, ho hum.
I found my attention wandering throughout the book because the premise just didn't seem very interesting. We've had so many stories about despicable villains that they begin to all seem alike. Other than a weird way of making ransom demands ("Pay me what she's worth"), it was a long time before this villain seemed even of average interest to me.
None of the characters caused me to identify with them. I think that's because so many of the details about them weren't revealed until late in the book.
I wasn't dragged forward . . . but rather slightly intrigued as unexpected plot developments were dropped at regular intervals. That kept me going until the end. I was impressed at the way Mr. Grippando lured me into thinking one thing . . . when the truth was something different. Without that quality, I wouldn't have finished the book.
If you cannot find a better thriller, this one is okay. But I suspect you will be able to find a better one . . . unless you read 14 thrillers daily.
As the book opens, the FBI is trying to rescue a kidnap victim. A one million dollar ransom has been paid and the victim is to be released in an underwater cave. But there's nothing to rescue but her remains for a funeral. Apparently, the ransom wasn't enough to satisfy the kidnapper's demand that the husband "pay what she's worth."
Jack Swyteck has a delicious new girl friend, and he's getting leads from a big money law firm. Just when things seem perfect, Mia says she has to go out with a girl friend. When Jack next sees her, Jack finds himself in the middle of an embarrassing situation . . . as he meets Mia's husband who knows about their affair. Only thing is, Jack didn't know she was married.
Next, Mia is kidnapped by someone who wants the husband to pay what she's worth. Because she's been unfaithful, hubby isn't too excited about paying. After all, there is no pre-nup . . . so the kidnapper could make hubby a single man again at no cost.
What should Jack do? His choices become limited when his actions turn out to be the difference between whether Mia lives or dies. As Jack tries to catch a kidnapper, he finds out more disturbing news about Mia that clouds his choices.
As I said, ho hum.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Faced-paced read
5 Jan 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Jack Swyteck hasn't been really interested in any woman since his divorce. Mia Salazar changed all that. Jack actually may be falling in love with the stunning Florida woman.
But there's a problem in paradise. Mia neglected to tell attorney Swyteck that she is married to a wealthy and powerful man.
When Mia is kidnapped by a ruthless fiend, his ransom demand is simple: "Pay me what she's worth." Mia's husband found out she was having an affair with Swyteck and doesn't think she's worth anything. If Mia is to live, Swyteck will have to step in and save her.
Money's a problem though. Swyteck doesn't have any. But if he doesn't do something, Mia will die, just like another of the kidnapper's victims.
Grippando writes a fast-paced and scintillating read. The characters are interesting and the plot is a generally a winner. The only issue I had with the book was I found it difficult to believe that the kidnapper acted the way he did for the reason given. It didn't seem plausible.
Armchair Interviews says: You'll enjoy Got the Look and you'll want to read more of Grippando's titles.
But there's a problem in paradise. Mia neglected to tell attorney Swyteck that she is married to a wealthy and powerful man.
When Mia is kidnapped by a ruthless fiend, his ransom demand is simple: "Pay me what she's worth." Mia's husband found out she was having an affair with Swyteck and doesn't think she's worth anything. If Mia is to live, Swyteck will have to step in and save her.
Money's a problem though. Swyteck doesn't have any. But if he doesn't do something, Mia will die, just like another of the kidnapper's victims.
Grippando writes a fast-paced and scintillating read. The characters are interesting and the plot is a generally a winner. The only issue I had with the book was I found it difficult to believe that the kidnapper acted the way he did for the reason given. It didn't seem plausible.
Armchair Interviews says: You'll enjoy Got the Look and you'll want to read more of Grippando's titles.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Another good one...
23 Mar 2006
Format:Hardcover
I love the Jack Styweck series. I haven't read any other books by James Grippando, but I've read all in this series: THE PARDON, BEYOND SUSPICION, LAST TO DIE, HEAR NO EVIL and the latest, GOT THE LOOK. My favorite part of each book is Jack's friendship with Theo, an ex-con he represented and got released from death row years before. The banter between these two characters is always enjoyable and it provides a bit of comic relief to otherwise serious, dark stories. In GOT THE LOOK, there were a few parts that I felt dragged a little, but nothing that tempted me to put the book down. I've read all of John Grisham's books and if I have to choose between the two, I'll pick a Grippando book every time.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Another winner!
9 Mar 2006
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having read all books in the Jack Swyteck series I am a bit surprised at some of the negative comments about this latest one.
Some readers complain that the identity of the perpetrator was a bit far-fetched. But what do you want from a thriller? Do you want to out-guess the author or do you want to enjoy the story? I found the story extremely satisfying at various levels.
Other readers say that they find the relationship between Theo and Jack unbelievable. But have they even read the previous books in the series? The relationship is firmly grounded in the past and thus connects two very different people in a wonderful relationship. For me, the relationship between Theo and Jack is not just a nice plot device but a central part of the atmosphere in the story. For instance, I really laughed out loud reading about their discussion over whether or not pancakes were macho enough to eat during a meeting with a local bonds man.
Just like all previous Jack Swyteck books, I enjoyed this one immensely because of the interesting story, the uncomfortable position Jack found himself in once again (poor guy), the way he manages to get out of the situation, the wonderful description of Miami and the Everglades that provide a lot of local color to the story and of course the hilarious humor of Theo. I've definitely become a Grippando fan because of these books and while impatiently waiting for the next Swyteck book I'm thankful that I still have Grippando's stand-alone thrillers to enjoy!
In my opinion, Grippando shows with Got The Look once more that he is one of the top legal thriller authors!
Some readers complain that the identity of the perpetrator was a bit far-fetched. But what do you want from a thriller? Do you want to out-guess the author or do you want to enjoy the story? I found the story extremely satisfying at various levels.
Other readers say that they find the relationship between Theo and Jack unbelievable. But have they even read the previous books in the series? The relationship is firmly grounded in the past and thus connects two very different people in a wonderful relationship. For me, the relationship between Theo and Jack is not just a nice plot device but a central part of the atmosphere in the story. For instance, I really laughed out loud reading about their discussion over whether or not pancakes were macho enough to eat during a meeting with a local bonds man.
Just like all previous Jack Swyteck books, I enjoyed this one immensely because of the interesting story, the uncomfortable position Jack found himself in once again (poor guy), the way he manages to get out of the situation, the wonderful description of Miami and the Everglades that provide a lot of local color to the story and of course the hilarious humor of Theo. I've definitely become a Grippando fan because of these books and while impatiently waiting for the next Swyteck book I'm thankful that I still have Grippando's stand-alone thrillers to enjoy!
In my opinion, Grippando shows with Got The Look once more that he is one of the top legal thriller authors!
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