Although there are six entries in James Grippando's Jack Swyteck series of legal thrillers, most of his fast-paced stand-alone thrillers also feature a similarly likeable hero battling contemporary evils in a dangerous-to-near-impossible situation from which he must not only extricate himself, but often others as well. The inclusion of true-to-life and investigative details (often including long-buried secrets) make believable the conspiracies and corruption that Grippando's heroes often confront. If you've already read--or are still waiting for--Grippando's tension-filled latest, Lying with Strangers, you might want to try one of the following authors; their books share some of Grippando's attention-grabbing characteristics.