Last to Die, James Grippando
Last to Die, James Grippando
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Last to Die

Author: James Grippando

Narrator: Ken Howard

Abridged: 5 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 11/30/2004


Synopsis

In an exciting new series that critics have called ""John Grisham meets Robert Ludlum,"" Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck faces his biggest challenge yet.Tatum Knight is a former contract killer. Ruthless. Conniving. And he's Jack's newest client. Tatum is the older brother of Jack's best friend, Theo. Theo himself spent time on death row until Jack found the evidence to prove him innocent. Jack isn't so sure about Tatum.A gorgeous young woman has been shot dead in her Mercedes on a Miami street. Tatum denies that he had anything to do with it, but he admits to Jack that he did meet with her in Theo's bar, where she tried to hire him.Sally Fenning was worth forty-eight million dollars when she died. Money had never made her happy, so she left it all to her enemies—left it for them to fight over, that is. She named six heirs in her will, but there's a catch: No one gets a penny until all but one of the heirs are dead. It's survival of the greediest.Quickly the lawyers gear up for a bitter legal battle, but Jack braces himself for much worse. He alone knows that heir number six—Tatum Knight—is a professional killer. As the heirs begin to fall, Jack and his unforgettable sidekick, Theo, are in a race against time to discover if Tatum is behind all the killing. Or is someone even more frightening, more dangerous, the odds-on favorite to be the last to die?From the harrowing first scene through its shocking climax, Last to Die delivers nonstop action and chilling suspense that fans around the world have come to expect from bestselling author James Grippando.

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 Cindy B. on April 02, 2022

Author’s usual excellent storyline and writing. Narrated well and clearly. Clean of profanity although some sexual scenes are described.......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on March 03, 2019

Good thriller. Had me guessing until the last.......more

Goodreads review by Dara S. on May 15, 2024

Sally Fenning's will chooses five people she hated as her beneficiaries. Jack Swyteck is the lawyer for one the beneficiaries. The only restriction is that the last person alive inherits her 47 million dollars. The persons involved start bargaining and knocking each other off. This book has several......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on October 21, 2022

Another good book in the series, but could also be read as a standalone. I liked the mystery and the concept of being the last one to live gets the money. Unfortunately I found that Jack’s personal life got in the way and I wasn’t a fan of every woman he meets falls for him. I was surprised by the end......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on April 28, 2025

The setup and execution of this book was perfection. I was entertained from the first page. Sometimes those challenges like read a yellow covered book, brings you across some reads you never would have found otherwise. It did not matter this was book 3 in the series other, than maybe Jack Swyteck, t......more