Under Cover of Darkness

by James Grippando

Book Overview

The youngest lawyer ever to grab the helm of Seattle's most prominent law firm, Gus Wheatley has found success-as well at money, power, and prestige. He thinks nothing can interfere with his meteoric rise to the top. Until his wife, Beth, vanishes.

Beth's disappearance coincides with a series of brutal murders the FBI dubs the "bookend killings." They think Beth isthe killer's latest victim... or his willing accomplice. But Gus knows his...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060192402
• ISBN13: 9780060192402
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

One Of My Favorite Author's...

James Grippando is one of my favorite authors. His books never disappoint and this one is no different with its many surprising twists and turns. His fictional characters are some of the best, so believable and true to life and the story is so compelling I had trouble putting this book down. I expect no-less from this very gifted writer.

What a book!

I started this book on Monday evening...reading the first 200 pages in one sitting (and finished it the following night)! What a great book. The characters were wonderfully written, giving you depth and insight into their personalities. The book begins with the disappearance of Gus Wheatley's wife. She never showed up to pick up their daughter. Gus is a powerful attorney who has spent more time on his career rather than his family. As he waits for word on his wife, he begins to realize how much he has missed about his wife and daughter. He begins to see the small changes that have taken place in his wife's behavior over the past several months. Has his wife left him? Has she been kidnapped? Or worse murdered? The FBI takes an interest in the case and Andie is assigned to the case. She is a young, ambitious agent who begins to unravel the case. Her character is strong and she begins to take chances in order to solve the case. This book provides twists and turns, reads quickly and has a great ending!! I highly recommend the book!

Clear your calendar before you start this book!

This is the frist book I have read by this author. The first couple of chapters were good, but I have to admit this book did not grab me right at first. Don't get me wrong it was good I just wasn't absorbed in it. The Characters were interesting and that was what kept me reading. However, when you get to a certain spot YOU WILL NOT PUT IT DOWN until you devour the very last word! Thankfully I reached this spot on a Sunday and was able to finish the book in one sitting. I have read several great books that were spoiled by bad endings. The ending of this book will leave you giving Mr. Grippando a standing ovation! Great book and I would say a MUST READ!

Easily one of my top 5 ever!

This book was fantastic! I have read all of his books, and he is an amazing writer! This book scared me - I was tip towing around my apartment for a week! Fabulous story - great, strong characters and an amazing ending! Nothing lacking in this book! A MUST READ!!!

A COMPLEX,NAIL-BITER

Gus Wheatley has success, money, power, a loving wife, and a beautiful daughter, until one day his world shatters.Gus's wife, Beth, disappears.FBI profiler, Andie Henning, is investigating a series of killings, the strange beginning of a serial killer. As Andie investigates the murders, she believes Beth may be a victim of the vicious killer. Gus begins his own investigation, and as he uncovers certain "truth's" about his wife, he realizes he did not know her at all."Under Cover Of Darkness" will keep you turning the pages and guessing all the way to the end. The twists and turns come fast and furious, pulling the novel to it's shocking climax.James Grippando has consistently written great book after great book. He has quickly become one of my favorite authors. With his new book he keeps the pace fast while juggling various characters, and shifting the plot twists into high gear. This is great entertainment.A MUST read!Nick Gonnella