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    The Girl in the Glass Box: A Jack Swyteck Novel
    The Girl in the Glass Box: A Jack Swyteck Novel
    The Girl in the Glass Box: A Jack Swyteck Novel
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    The Girl in the Glass Box: A Jack Swyteck Novel

    Written by James Grippando

    Narrated by Jonathan Davis

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    Miami attorney Jack Swyteck lands in the heart of the contentious immigration debate when he takes on the heart-wrenching case of an undocumented immigrant who fled to America to protect her daughter and save herself, in this timely and pulse-pounding thriller that explores the stories behind the headlines from New York Times bestselling author James Grippando, winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.

    Julia Rodriguez and her teenage daughter Beatriz escaped bloodthirsty gangs, random violence and, Julia's abusive husband back in El Salvador. Arriving in Miami, mother and daughter struggled to carve their own piece of the American dream. While life in the States is hard, it is safer, until Julia's rejects her boss's unwanted sexual advances. Suddenly—thanks to an ""anonymous"" tip to U. S. immigration authorities—she is arrested, locked in detention with criminals, and slated for deportation. Jack's only viable legal move to save her is asylum—a long shot that’s become nearly impossible in today’s charged political climate.

    When Julia and Beatriz made the perilous trek north to freedom, they thought they’d left the danger behind them. But now, even Miami isn’t safe. A ruthless enemy may have tracked them to south Florida and is biding time, patiently waiting to strike.

    In a case where the stakes have never been higher, Jack Sywteck may not be able to save his client—even if he wins.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateFeb 5, 2019
    ISBN9780062892232
    Author

    James Grippando

    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 and writes in South Florida.

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    • 2/5
      I love Grippando’s books, however this I was disappointed by the finish a very captivating story, however, the end would have needed some work
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.

      The Girl in the Glass Box by James Grippando is a poignant mystery which features a timely and socially relevant storyline. Although this newest release is the fifteenth installment in the Jack Swytek series, it can be read as a standalone.

      When attorney Jack Swytek's grandmother asks him for a favor, he cannot refuse her request to help illegal immigrant Julia Rodriguez with her asylum request.  Julia fled El Salvador with her daughter, Beariz, to escape her abusive husband, Jorge. After her employer Duncan McBride gets his revenge by turning her into ICE, Julia is facing immediate deportation. Jack works as hard as he can to prevent this from occurring, but her case is looking grim. With Julia's past about to catch up with her, will Jack and his trusted friend Theo Knight find a way to help her and Beatriz?

      Jack is no expert in immigration law but he is a skilled attorney who works hard to find a legal way to keep Julia in the United States.  When he learns troubling details about Julia that affects her ability to be granted bond, Jack travels to El Salvador to uncover the truth.  He truly believes Julia' life will be in jeopardy if she returns but will he find the information he needs to convince the judge?

      Fourteen year old Beatriz is living with her aunt Cecelia after her mother is captured by ICE. At first optimistic they will soon be reunited, Beatriz soon gives up hope. Her health takes a perilous turn after she receives a threatening visit that terrifies her. Jack is hopeful he can sway the judge into granting Julia a compassionate bond but deportation attorney Simone Jerrell is determined to keep her in custody.

      The case takes an ominous turn when someone associated with Julia is murdered. She is also shocked when someone she knew in El Salvador unexpectedly turns up in Miami. Even more frightening is the very real possibility that Jorge might also find her which puts not only life in jeopardy, but it also threatens her asylum. With her court date fast approaching, Jack is in a race against time to win her case.

      The Girl in the Glass Box  is an engrossing mystery with a thought-provoking storyline. Julia and Beatriz are extremely sympathetic characters who have endured unimaginable horrors in their homeland. Jack is once again pulling out all the stops to help Julia remain in the US. Theo's reaction to Julia is unexpected and incredibly sweet. With immigration issues dominating US headlines, James Grippando provides a heartrending glimpse the overwhelming fear undocumented immigrants experience as they fight for a safer, better life for themselves and their families.
    • 4/5
      This book is a solid legal thriller, as expected from James Grippando. I have to say that legal thrillers have always been my go-to choice, and this one does not disappoint.I am familiar with Jack Swytek, and this book shows him at his best. I may not understand all of the implied political nuances of this book, but I certainly understood the plight of the clients. I liked Jack's clients, and I felt their fear as well as their emotional turmoil. It seemed that there was nowhere to turn. I was concerned for all. I thoroughly enjoyed the legal aspects of this book. It was interesting to note the unfairness of some of the laws. This book is timely, well-written and an enjoyable read all around.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. I have been a fan of James Grippando's writing for a very long time. I first discovered his books sometime around 2006 and quickly tackled his backlist. I think a few books have slipped past me over the years but I try to stay as up to date with his writing as I can. I have found his books to be reliably good and this book was no exception. This book was rather hard for me to put down at times because I was so involved in the story. This is the fifteenth book in the Jack Swyteck series but it could be easily read as a stand alone. As a long time reader of the series, I really enjoyed getting the chance to catch up with Jack and Theo. Their characters have definitely matured over the course of the series but they are still quite the impressive pair. Jack is on a case that is a little different this time around. He is asked by his grandmother to help out with an immigration case. Julia has been taken into custody and faces possible deportation and her daughter is not taking this well. I have not read anything that I can remember that deals with the legal system as it pertains to immigration law and I was really surprised by how different that system is. I found all of the legal maneuvers to be really interesting in this story. There is a bit more going on in this book in addition to the immigration trial. Danger seems to be following Jack's client around as he works to keep both her and her daughter safe. The pace picks up as the book progresses and culminates with some pretty intense action. I think that I was holding my breath for quite a while towards the end of the book. This book did have a few shifts in its focus. The story started out really focused on the legal issues and how that system worked. At a certain point in the book, things shifted gears and it became much more of an action thriller. I do wish that things would have wrapped up a little neater. I guess I am used to Jack's cases coming to a rather satisfying conclusion before the last page but I didn't get that feeling with this book although I felt like this ending was probably a lot more realistic. I would recommend this book to others. This is a fantastic series that I really feel like is worth the read. The characters in this series are amazing and the cases are always exciting and thought-provoking. I can't wait to read more from this fantastic author.I received a digital review copy of this book from HarperCollins Publishers - Harper via Edelweiss.
    • 4/5
      Julia Rodriguez, an undocumented immigrant detained and slated for deportation after an “anonymous” tip to immigration officials, needs help and Miami attorney Jack Swyteck soon finds himself embroiled in immigration issues. Severely depressed by the separation from her mother, fourteen-year-old Beatriz Rodriguez ultimately falls victim to resignation syndrome, a catatonic condition she describes as finding herself trapped inside her own personal glass box, trapped in a place where no one can hear her screams. When Julia’s abusive husband, Jorge, shows up in Miami, bodies begin to pile up . . . and he will stop at nothing to get her back. Will Jack be able to find a way to help Julia and reunite her with her daughter?In this, the fifteenth story in the series, all the expected characters are in place. The heartrending, ripped-from-the-headlines plot offers readers a strong sense of place and, as the suspense-filled tale unfolds, unexpected reveals continually ramp up the tension. The swiftly-moving story wisely refrains from political commentary as it simply pulls the reader into the telling of the tale and keeps those pages turning.Recommended.