“A gripping melange of courtroom drama and psychotic manipulation. . . . A bona fide blockbuster.” - Boston Herald
“The Pardon arrives with the pistol-shot crack of a gavel cutting through a courtroom.” - Tampa Tribune
“Powerful. . . . I read The Pardon in one sitting--one exciting night of thrills and chills.” - James Patterson
“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
