“A gritty mystery that . . . rings true to the emotional realities of contemporary life. Readers will turn the pages of The Pardon faster than a bailiff can swear in a witness.” — People

“A gripping melange of courtroom drama and psychotic manipulation. . . . A bona fide blockbuster.” — Boston Herald

“Powerful. . . . I read The Pardon in one sitting--one exciting night of thrills and chills.” — James Patterson

“Move over John Grisham! The legal thriller of the year!” — Paul Levine

“The Pardon arrives with the pistol-shot crack of a gavel cutting through a courtroom.” — Tampa Tribune

“Takes us into the steamy side of Florida law, politics, and murder . . . Grippando writes about what he knows and it’s good.” — Sunday Oklahoman

“Grippando ratchets up the suspense every few pages . . . A promising, cleverly plotted, and taut first novel.” — Booklist