Justify the Means [Hardcover]

Robert James Giordano (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 2003

Steven Justice is a CPA at a small accounting firm in New Jersey. While Christmas shopping one evening, he stumbles on the woman of his dreams. Much to his surprise, she takes a curious interest in him. Drinks at a bar lead them back to his apartment, and fate plays its hand. . . Jack Pedone's journey has finally come full circle. His residency at an upstate New York hospital is complete and life as a doctor-finally set to begin. A long courtship with Aubry Andrews culminates with the proposal of a lifetime. Love was divine; nothing could deter the assurance of a long life together. And then tragedy... a phone call informs that Steven Justice, a close childhood friend, was found murdered. Venerable companions return home for the wake and so does a deeply guarded secret. A future once filled with infinite promise, now faces the desperate people prepared to keep the conspiracy hidden. . . When love and betrayal collide, Will the End Justify the Means?

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Robert Giordano, who has been scribbling stories since grammar school, attributes his interest in the suspense novel to an adolescence occupied with mystery reading. This interest along with course work in creative writing at The University of Rhode Island snow balled with this book, which he had felt compelled to bring to fruition. Writing books differs markedly from his profession, operating Giordano's, an independent supermarket and vending business. He resides in New Jersey with his wife and daughter. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: 1st Book Library (December 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410767280
• ISBN-13: 978-1410767288
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,906,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!, December 30, 2003

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Jeff Smith/New Jersey Book Critic (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Justify the Means (Hardcover)

The book reads like a movie reel with description that enhances the reader's imagination. The plot is driven by a murder, a disappearance, and the fate of those close to the victims. Unexpected twists build tension and greater suspense, keeping the pages turning. At the end, the author leaves the reader wanting more. I'm waiting patiently for Robert Giordano's second book. His first was a tremendous debut.

5.0 out of 5 stars Justifies a read, July 20, 2009

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Ralph Talarico (Hoboken, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Justify the Means (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book. The author is a master of setting a scene and describing the necessary elements to make the reader feel as if s/he is a fly on the wall. The characters are well developed. The story itself is full of suspense with an nice surprise ending. It is a great book for summer but be forewarned it is not easy to put down.

5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery of the minds., January 31, 2006

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Childhood Friend (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Justify the Means (Hardcover)

Enjoyed the book.Edge of your seat mystery. Found myself trying to put the pieces together to figure it out.

Brought back memories of a different time.

Thanks Rob!

Waiting for book #2!