Born to Run

Born to Run by James Grippando is a thrilling narrative published by HarperCollins on April 24, 2012. This 400-page novel unfolds when the U.S. Vice President dies unexpectedly during a hunting trip in the Everglades, prompting the President to appoint former Florida governor Harry Swyteck to the vacant position. Jack Swyteck, called to Washington as his father’s legal advisor, grapples with his complicated relationship with his father while prioritizing his duty as both a son and an American.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of political intrigue and familial conflict as a fifty-year-old secret begins to unravel, threatening to engulf both Swytecks in a dangerous cover-up at the highest levels of government. With hostages taken and the presidency at stake, Jack must navigate the treacherous waters of D.C. to uncover the truth. This edition presents a blend of fiction and thrillers, immersing readers in a high-stakes scenario where no one is safe.
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When the U.S. Vice President dies unexpectedly during a hunting trip in the Everglades, the President selects his friend, former Florida governor Harry Swyteck, to fill the vacant position. Called to Washington to serve as his father’s legal advisor, Jack Swyteck has mixed feelings about working so closely with the parent he’s been at odds with in the past. Jack’s duty, however, as a son and as an American, takes top priority.
But the vipers are restless in the D.C. snake pit. A fifty-year-old secret is unraveling, and a cover-up at the highest levels of government threatens to drag both Swytecks under. When hostages are taken, Jack must get to the root of the evil and quickly because suddenly no one is safe, and the presidency itself hangs in the balance.
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