Right to Remain

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 is 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 and writes in South Florida.

“Full of believable twists . . . Grippando delivers another timely novel. Grave Danger could literally be ripped from the headlines.” — South Florida Sun Sentinel on Grave Danger"A fast-moving page-turner that doesn't disappoint." — Aqua Magazine on Grave Danger“Terrific . . . James Grippando has built a much-respected reputation for weaving contemporary issues into intense, believable thrillers that accelerate suspense with each chapter. . . . Grippando’s sturdy grasp on his characters and his involving plots continue to excel.” — South Florida Sun Sentinel on Goodbye Girl"A whirlpool of murder, betrayal, and modern-day piracy. . . . Enough eye-popping plot developments for a miniseries." — Kirkus Reviews on Goodbye Girl“Grippando keeps coming up with complex and timely cases, and this one is first-rate.” — Booklist on Goodbye Girl"Grippando, who spent 12 years as a trial lawyer in Florida, knows whereof he writes: the Swyteck novels have a sense of realism to them, a sense of truth, that legal fiction written by non-lawyers often lacks. You don’t need to have read any of the earlier Swyteck novels to enjoy this one (they all function nicely as standalones), but be warned: once you’ve finished this one, you will want to read more." — Booklist"Twisting, turning and anxiety-inducing, The Right to Remain is a tense and complex legal thriller that makes you feel unsettled in the pit of your stomach while taking you on an emotional rollercoaster. James Grippando masterfully delivers a compelling and modern tale that overflows with drama inside and outside the courtroom." — Best Thriller Books"Readers will feel the Miami heat in this fast-paced legal thriller that delivers high-stakes courtroom drama and rich character development while unraveling a deadly conspiracy that touches on timely issues: gun trafficking, private adoption, and identity. Will appeal to fans of Phillip Margolin, Stacey Abrams, and John Grisham." — Library Journal (starred review)“Miami lawyer Jack Swyteck’s latest client refuses to take the Fifth despite the advice of his counsel—and then takes it to a perilous extreme. … Grippando makes the most of every complication that emerges. To say more would spoil the surprises the author has planted. But there are lots of them, and they land with explosive power.” — Kirkus Reviews