Afraid of the Dark

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"Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry. . . . One of his best." -Booklist (starred review) A young girl's murder sets off a grisly cascade of crime, death, and intrigue-and sends criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck after a sinister group of terrorists on the verge of unleashing chaos across the globe. From New York Times bestseller James Grippando, the ninth Jack Swyteck novel, Afraid of the Dark-perfect for fans of Steve Martini, Phillip Margolin, and Jo Nesbo-is a rollercoaster thrill ride into the very heart of evil.

James Grippando is the New York Times bestselling author of 26 novels of suspense, including the popular series featuring Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck. His novel Gone Again was awarded the 2017 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. His novels are enjoyed worldwide in 28 languages. 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.

"More twists and turns than a snowy mountain pass...Afraid of the Dark will have readers embracing this darkness." -- Associated Press "Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping yet." -- Miami Herald "Superb plotting, high suspense, compelling timely issues, and finely honed characters make this crime novel/international thriller a great read." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry... One of his best." -- Booklist (starred review) "Rousing... An exciting tale of revenge." -- Publishers Weekly "Filled with twists and turns and edge-of-the-seat tension." -- Romantic Times "Grippando powerfully weaves Afraid of the Dark into a noir look at the fears that seep into each corner of society...Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping novel." -- Newark Star Ledger