Book Review: ‘Goodbye Girl: A Jack Swyteck Novel’ By James Grippando

When Jack’s best friend Theo introduces him to his friend, and huge pop star Imani Nichols, Jack never figured how much it would change their lives. She’s in fast need of a lawyer, her ex-husband is suing her, and the case is Monday morning (it’s the weekend). Jack agrees to take the case, involving piracy, and free speech issues. Jack wins the case for the time being, then federal charges are brought against, and a deal is offered to her. Then a cold case involving a murder many years ago is re-opened, and Imani, and her ex are brought up on second degree murder charges, and the case involves Jack’s wife, an FBI agent, causing conflict in their marriage. And when Theo goes to London on behalf of Imani, his live implodes. It seems she is nothing but bad news, but Jack defends her, and soon will wish that he never got involved with her. This is another great Jack Swyteck novel, I am a fan of this series. The stories are well-written, and the courtroom scenes are always fantastic. A great way to start off the new year.

You can pick up Goodbye Girl in stores on Tuesday, January 11th from Harper.