The Pardon

by James Grippando

First published 2009

Jack Swyteck has built his career as a Miami defense attorney while fighting against everything his father Harry represents. Now Harry serves as Florida's governor, and their relationship has reached its breaking point. When Harry refuses to stop the execution of Jack's client, a man Jack knows is innocent, the electric chair claims another victim. The father and son seem permanently divided by this betrayal. Then a killer with his own sense of justice sets his sights on both men. This psychopath manipulates events to place Jack and Harry in mortal danger, forcing them into an alliance neither wants. The tormentor raises the stakes with each move, pushing both men toward destruction. Jack and Harry must overcome years of resentment and mistrust to survive. They face an enemy who understands their weaknesses and exploits their fractured relationship at every turn.

Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, legal-thriller

Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, family-conflict

Setting: Florida, Miami

Period: Contemporary

321 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins e-books

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