Goodbye Girl: A Jack Swyteck Novel JAMES Grippando

In James Grippando's "The Goodbye Girl," the eighteenth installment of the Swyteck series, Miami defense attorney Jack Swyteck becomes embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle within the music industry. Grammy-winning popstar Imani Nichols seeks Jack's aid in extricating herself from a suffocating record contract orchestrated by her ex-husband, Shaky Nichols.

Imani's unconventional tactic of combating piracy by endorsing illegal music downloads triggers a series of events culminating in a sensational trial. Jack finds himself navigating a labyrinth of litigation when long-concealed secrets resurface, implicating Imani and Shaky in the unsolved murder of Imani's former lover, Tyler McCormick, twelve years earlier. McCormick's death, marked by the cryptic phrase "goodbye girl" carved into his chest, becomes a focal point of the trial.

As Jack digs deeper, he unveils the intricate dynamics of Imani and Shaky's tumultuous marriage, exposing startling revelations about their personal and professional lives. The trial not only determines the fate of the accused but also carries the potential to reshape the landscape of the music industry.

Grippando's masterful storytelling and exploration of justice, music, and fame render "The Goodbye Girl" a compelling addition to the Swyteck series, lauded by Booklist for its intricacy and contemporary relevance.