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“Twenty” by James Grippando<br />
by Diane Dyke<br />
If you like legal thrillers, you might like to check out James Grippando. He is a lawyer and an<br />
award-winning author of 29 novels. His most recent novel called “Twenty” takes place in Florida.<br />
Jack Swytech is a lawyer, married to FBI agent, Andie. Andie and their daughter Righley are<br />
caught up in a school shooting at the elite school Righley attends. Before the day is over, Andie’s<br />
friend’s son Xavier, confesses to the shooting.<br />
Jack did not want to become involved in this case. He would be defending a confessed killer.<br />
However, he eventually is ordered to represent the young man. But, to his surprise, Xavier refuses<br />
to talk. Even finding a witness does not help explain the events of that fateful day. To complicate<br />
things further, Xavier’s father is a Muslim. As you might suspect, racial tensions and fears of<br />
terrorism take hold in the community.<br />
Grippando also explores the fears and tensions that arise between people in the school and<br />
community when such a tragedy takes place. How do people respond when the safety of their<br />
children is threatened?<br />
Grippando expertly takes us through the investigation in an easy-to-follow manner.<br />
But, no one will be able to predict the surprise ending. Set aside some time once you start reading<br />
“Twenty.” You will not want to put it down.<br />
The Sentinel - <strong>October</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
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