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5 series · 37 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

James Grippando is an American author and practicing attorney whose legal background infuses his mystery and thriller novels with authentic courtroom drama and procedural detail. He is best known for his Jack Swyteck series featuring a Miami-based criminal defense attorney navigating complex cases in South Florida's gritty criminal justice system. Winner of the 2017 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, Grippando has written over 35 novels across multiple series and standalone works since 1994, establishing himself as a master of plot-driven legal thrillers that combine his insider knowledge of the law with compelling character development.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

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1
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jack Swyteck Series

Ongoing

20 books (1994–2026)

Start with The Pardon, the first of 20 books in the Jack Swyteck series.

Start this series with The Pardon

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#Title
1
Cover of The Pardon
2
Cover of Beyond Suspicion
Beyond Suspicion
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Last To Die
4
Cover of Hear No Evil
Hear No Evil
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Got The Look
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Last Call
7
Cover of When Darkness Falls
When Darkness Falls
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Born To Run
9
Cover of Afraid Of The Dark
Afraid Of The Dark
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Blood Money
11
Black Horizon
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Gone Again
13
Cover of Most Dangerous Place
Most Dangerous Place
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of A Death in Live Oak
A Death in Live Oak
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of The Girl in the Glass Box
The Girl in the Glass Box
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of The Big Lie
17
Cover of Twenty
18
Goodbye Girl
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Grave Danger
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of The Right to Remain
The Right to Remain
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Plays Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2016)

Start with Operation Northwoods and read in order.

Start this series with Operation Northwoods

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#Title
1
Operation Northwoods
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Penny Jumper
The Penny Jumper
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

13 books (1996–2023)

Start with The Informant, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Informant

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#Title
1
Cover of The Informant
The Informant
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Found Money
3
Cover of The Abduction
The Abduction
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Under Cover Of Darkness
Under Cover Of Darkness
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of A King's Ransom
A King's Ransom
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Leapholes
7
Cover of Lying With Strangers
Lying With Strangers
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Intent To Kill
Intent To Kill
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Money To Burn
Money To Burn
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Need You Now
Need You Now
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cane and Abe
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Cash Landing
Cash Landing
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James Grippando written?
James Grippando has written 37 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.
What is the first book in each James Grippando series?
Here are the first books in James Grippando's series: Jack Swyteck: The Pardon; Short Stories/Novellas: Operation Northwoods.
What order should I read James Grippando's books?
We recommend reading James Grippando's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is James Grippando still writing new books?
Yes, James Grippando has 1 ongoing series: Jack Swyteck.

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