24 Hours [Import] [Hardcover]

Greg Iles (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 340 pages
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons; First Printing edition (2000)
• ISBN-10: 0340770058
• ISBN-13: 978-0340770054
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (168 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,016,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will want to finish this in 24 hours, August 29, 2002

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Timothy J. Kindler (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 24 Hours (Mass Market Paperback)

As one might expect based on the title, this novel by Greg Iles covers a 24-hour period. I only wish that I had been able to finish it in 24 hours. The book was extremely good. In fact, it was nearly impossible to put down, continually tugging against work and family obligations. The book grabs you in the first few pages and does not let go, with a storyline of kidnapping for ransom that hits right at every parents' worst nightmare. The intensity and buildup of the story, combined with the ruthlessness of the villain make this a story that is not for the weak of heart. However, as the story progresses, the character development lets the reader understand the egos, anxieties, and motivations of a broad set of characters -- and also drives the reader to form an affinity or antipathy for most characters. It is a very compelling read. I strongly recommend this book.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is a cool book, October 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Trapped (Paperback)

This book (Trapped) is a suspenseful and thrilling book. I would read this book again and again. The main character, Joey Hickey, is a cruel and cold-hearted man, but he fits his part in the book. If you start to read this book, you will not want to put it down until your done. I think that the book keeps you thinking and its unpredictable. I think everyone who likes mysteries should read Trapped, By Greg Iles

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You cant put it down!, September 11, 2002

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Krista-Lea (New York, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trapped (Paperback)

I purchased this book before I even knew there was such a movie soon coming out. Im more into bios and true crime, but as soon as I opened it, I basically read it straight through, when I had to put it down, I couldnt wait to get back to it right away. It isnt your typical kidnapping story. The entire book which was originally titled "24 hours" is set in exactly that; 24 hours. The chapters end in the way great authors keep you reading, yearning to find out what happens next. The characters; the "good guys" are likeable and easy to relate to. The "bad guys" or the leader at least, is scary enough to be true to life, real. Although you cant help feeling bad for one of guys on the "bad" team, ...you have to read it to find out, cant give too much away. Basically if you are looking for a good read, this is it. Take my word for it, it wont last long because you really wont be able to put it down, and read it before the movie, I always thought the books were alot better then the movies, your mind will add imagination to it all. But as far as fictional crime goes, this is the way to go.