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ⓘ About James Grippando
Jack Swyteck was described in the novel ‘The Pardon’ in 1994 as a young lawyer who defends the death rows of his inmates. Being born on December 7 as John “Jack” Lawrence Swyteck, he was raised by his potentially ambitious father and alcoholic stepmother in Miami, Florida. His biological mother had died after giving him birth. Jack was of the Cuban-American origin, although he had no link with the Cuban culture. As a result, he is often misunderstood while trying to speak Spanish giving rise to comedic situations. James faced women troubles because of his boyhood. In the second novel of the Jack Swyteck series, Jack is introduced to two very important persons of his life, his maternal grandmother Abuela and best friend Theo knight.
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Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests
Single-title series · published 2009
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Who is James Grippando?
Jack Swyteck was described in the novel 'The Pardon' in 1994 as a young lawyer who defends the death rows of his inmates. Being born on December 7 as John "Jack" Lawrence Swyteck, he was raised by his potentially ambitious father and alcoholic stepmother in Miami, Florida. His biological mother had died after giving him birth.
Which James Grippando series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Jack Swyteck series, the earliest of James Grippando's multi-book series: it opens with The Pardon (1994) and runs to 20 books across 1994–2026, ending with The Right to Remain (2026).
How many books has James Grippando written?
James Grippando has 37 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1994 and 2026. 20 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Jack Swyteck series with 20 books — and 17 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James Grippando's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Grippando's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Jack Swyteck (1994–2026, 20 books).
How are James Grippando's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Grippando's 37 books into 1 named series and 17 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Jack Swyteck (20 books, 1994–2026).