A King's Ransom by James M. Grippando ( Abridged) Description    Additional Information about A King's Ransom by James M. Grippando (2001, Abridged, Audio Cassette) Portions of this page Copyright 1995 - 2009 Muze Inc. All rights reserved. Synopsis Nick Rey, a Florida lawyer, is shocked to learn that his father, Matthew, has been kidnapped while in Columbia on business. Then, Nick finds that his father had recently taken out a massive kidnapping-insurance policy--and now the authorities feel that Matthew might be trying to commit insurance fraud. Instead of trying to save Matthew, they start to investigate both Matthew and Nick. Next, Nick finds himself expelled from his law firm because his partners feel that he might be in collusion with his father. Nick embarks on a frantic quest to save his dad and clear both of their names. Along the way, he falls for a gorgeous hostage negotiator. Details Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd Edition Description: Abridged Size Height: 7.3 in. Width: 4.5 in. Thickness: 1.5 in. Weight: 5.6 oz. Publisher's Note Janes Grippando, the bestselling author of five novels including Under Cover of Darkness and The Pardon, demonstrates his trademark gifts once again in a taut new tale of intrigue that will keep you guessing to the final, breathtaking scene. Nick Rey is on the career fast track at a hot Miami law firm when he is suddenly plunged headfirst into a dangerous bid to save his father. Matthew Rey has been kidnapped while on business in Columbia's exotic port city of Cartagena. The ransom demand of three million dollars is far more than the Rey family can ever hope to raise.Fortunately, Matthew had purchased an insurance policy to protect against just such a threat. Unfortunately, the kidnappers seem to know all about the policy, and the insurance company, suspecting fraud, is refusing to pay out. With nowhere to turn, Nick links up with Alex, a beautiful, street-smart woman who may be the only person capable of negotiating with Matthew's abductors. But Nick soon discovers that the gravest dangers to him and his family are not the kidnappers and their guns, but the men in suits: lawyers, to be exact, at a powerful firm with something to hide, and they will stop at nothing to keep Nick from unleashing the truth. Performed by John Bedford Lloyd Industry reviews "Grippando says he interviewed Columbian kidnap victims and their families while researching the book and it's paid off. Scenes of torture, deprivation and ruthless bargaining read like first-person accounts. The book's Hollywood ending is a let down, but it doesn't ruin a gripping tale." Baltimore Sun - Jody Jaffe (04/29/2001) Payment Forms of Payment: We accept PayPal, Visa and MasterCardthrough Paypal. Tax: All in state residents will be charged state and local sales tax during the checkout process. The winning bidder can pay using the checkout button, or wait to receive an automated e-mail invoice shortly after the auction ends with totals and payment instructions. (Note: If you do not receive an e-mail invoice within 48 hours of the auction end, please check your bulk email folder, as a spam filter may have prevented it from reaching your primary in-box.) Prompt Payment: Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction, and all PayPal payments must be made within this time period. If payment isn't received within this time period, the order will be revoked and a Non-Paying Bidder alert will be filed. Shipping Our shipping fees are determined by the shipped weight of the item and shipping destination. I want your item to arrive promptly and safely. I use first-quality materials to pack items with care. Our preferred shipping carriers: For items over 2 lbs., I typically ship via UPS Ground. For items under 2 lbs. we typically ship via USPS Priority Mail. FedEx and UPS will not ship to P.O. Boxes. Merchandise will ship 3 - 5 business days after payment confirmation. Contact Us If the item was not as described in the auction and you would like to return the item, you must initiate the return within 3 days of receiving the item. To do this, contact us at [email protected]. Buyer will be responsible for return shipping charges