The Abduction

James Grippando

Jul 2008 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

“Nonstop plot surprises . . . One of the year’s better thrillers” from the New York Times-bestselling author of Code 6 (San Francisco Examiner).

U.S. Attorney General Allison Leahy is the nation’s top law enforcement officer and the Democrats’ best chance for holding on to the Oval Office. But she has powerful competition in Republican Lincoln Howe, a retired four-star general and bona fide Africa-American hero. They are running neck and neck, and seemingly nothing can break the deadlock.

Then, just days before the election, disaster strikes. Twelve-year-old Kristen Howe, the general’s granddaughter, is kidnapped. As attorney general, Allison launches a nationwide manhunt, but her motives come under fire from her opponent. For Allison, though, finding Kristen isn’t about politics. Here is a personal crusade that taps into terrifying secrets buried deep within the past—secrets that can shatter all Allison’s hopes, twisting them into a nightmare of lies and the ultimate betrayal.

“Entertaining . . . Grippando has produced another exciting and cleverly plotted novel.” —The Denver Post

“His best so far . . . Grippando keeps you guessing.” —Miami Herald

“Final, genuinely surprising moments. This is a gripping (and frightening) story about the Machiavellian world of American politics.” —Booklist

“Breathless.” —Philadelphia Inquirer

Ratings and reviews

A white female Attorney General and a black Army General are the leading contenders for President, when disaster strikes. The General's granddaughter is kidnapped, the Attorney General acts in her official capacity to help solve the crime, but comes under criticism as being politically motivated. Less than a week until the election, the A.G. must solve the crime to win the presidency. And then there is the factor of her adopted baby daughter who was kidnapped years ago. This book is fast paced, an easy read, and easy to follow. Every page is packed with action, and the true villain is a mystery until the end. The Abduction is a fascinating mystery, and highly recommended.

About the author

James Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author with more than thirty books to his credit, including those in his acclaimed series featuring Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck, and the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. He is also a trial lawyer and teaches law and literature at the University of Miami School of Law. He lives in South Florida with his wife, two cats, and a golden retriever named Atlas, who has no idea he's a dog.