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This book is the most intense, tension-building, suspenseful book that I have read in recent memory. I have read most of the books written by Greg Iles and this has to be the best.
I could not bear to put the book down so even though it is a few more than 400 pages, I read it in 24 hours even while getting a few hours of sleep in the middle. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a thrilling page-turner.
I could not bear to put the book down so even though it is a few more than 400 pages, I read it in 24 hours even while getting a few hours of sleep in the middle. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a thrilling page-turner.
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I've never seen an author give this much depth and believability to his characters. Greg Iles has ruined me for reading less talented authors. Fabulous story.
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24 hours-that's how long it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime. He's done it before, hell do it again, and no one can stop him.
But this time, he's just picked the wrong family to terrorize. Because Will and Karen Jennings aren't going to watch helplessly as he victimizes them. And they aren't going to let him get away with it. They're going to fight back.
But this time, he's just picked the wrong family to terrorize. Because Will and Karen Jennings aren't going to watch helplessly as he victimizes them. And they aren't going to let him get away with it. They're going to fight back.
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This book was made into the movie, "Trapped" and republished under that same name. A New York Times bestseller for a reason, 24 Hours/Trapped is a tension-building movie and an even better book.
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What a thriller with a dynamite ending.
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24 Hours is fast-paced and well-written. I didn't want to put it down! I'm going to be on the lookout for more of Greg Iles' books.
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An edge of your seat read. I like this author!
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I have been so impressed with a book. 24 Hours by Greg Iles was an intense thriller that I couldn't put down. There is absolutely now way I could put this book down once I started reading it on a 2 hour airplane ride. The storyline carried the characters through to the very, heart stopping end. Now that I think about the book again, it really did cover a 24 hours period.
The characters were intense. Parts of the storyline were complex, but not overly so. A great, quick read. I have read a lot of thrillers, but the first time I read this book, my experience could never be repeated. It was a very intense, exciting book, with a great ending.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys being on the edge of their airplane seat.
The characters were intense. Parts of the storyline were complex, but not overly so. A great, quick read. I have read a lot of thrillers, but the first time I read this book, my experience could never be repeated. It was a very intense, exciting book, with a great ending.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys being on the edge of their airplane seat.
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have you ever fell asleep reading and couldn't wait to get up reading? This is definitely the book for you!! It was the most suspenseful book to say the least!! It is definitely a page turner!!
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Wow!!! Just Wow!!
This is not the type of story I enjoy. I started reading but stopped and do not intend to finish the book. Just couldn't "get into it".
Engrossing story. Excellent character development. There was a movie based on this book called "Trapped" with Kevin Bacon (Joe Hickey), Courtney Love (Cheryl), Charlize Theron (Karen), Stuart Townsend (Will), and Dakota Fanning (Abby).
Judy B. (jdyinva) - Virginia Bch, VA reviewed 24 Hours (Mississippi, Bk 2) on + 380 more book reviews
24 hours is the most exciting, tension filled book I've read in quite a while. I simply could not put it down until the conclusion. Highly recommended.
Definitely well written; this one kept me reading it until I was finished.
I really enjoyed this book. I've read nearly all of Greg Iles' books and have loved each of them more. Very suspenseful and action-packed - keeps you on your toes.
This book is in excellent condition, however, pages 1-40 came out in a big chunk. So all the pages are still there, but 1-40 are still together, but detached from the book.
Great book~
this was a fast moving novel . very suspenceful. a good ills read
From the very first line of the book I was hooked. This is a captivating book, with a stroryline like no other. It's one of those books that takes you on a ride (albeit disturbing), and there is no way for you to guess the ending. I am now going to look for other books written by Greg Iles.
The book held my attention. It's one of those books you can't stop reading.
Very interesting book. I can't put it down.
Vivian Q. (bellasgranny) - Greer, SC reviewed 24 Hours (Mississippi, Bk 2) on + 424 more book reviews
I picked this one up for a change of pace. I wanted something fast and entertaining. This fit the bill perfectly. While not exactly believable, it was a fun read. I'll probably read more from this author in the future.
This is the first I've read from this author.....I was not disappointed.
Interesting plot and characters; looking forward to his other books.
Interesting plot and characters; looking forward to his other books.
This book had me from the first chapter. He is very good at giving his characters depth and is very detailed. This book is an "edge of your seat" thriller and I really enjoyed it!!
the movie Trapped (with dakota fanning) was based on this book - it was very good
Greg Iles is one of my favorite author, maybe the favorite. This book lives up to expectations. I stayed up way past my bedime to read it. Enthralling, from the first page to the last.
I could hardly put this book down awaiting what would happen next..........
All Greg Iles books capture the imagination and are hard to put down. 24 hours doesn't disappoint.
Very exciting book, Give yourself plenty of time for the end, last few chapters are page turners and you can't put it down.
This book kept me reading all the way! Very literary in his style of writing a thriller, which made it all the more enjoyable.
Great Story kept me on the edge of my seat!!!
From the jacket: "24 Hours - that's how long it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime. He's done it before, he'll do it again, and no one can stop him.
But this time, he's just picked the wrong family to terrorize. Because Will and Karen Jennings aren't going to watch helplessly as he victimizes them. And they aren't going to let him get away with it.
They're going to fight back."
I discovered Greg Iles last year when I read Turning Angel. He is another Mississippi writer of fast paced thrillers. I think it is safe to say if you enjoy John Grisham you will also enjoy Greg Iles. 24 is not his best but it was a fun read. It held my attention and had me turning the pages pretty fast toward the end. If you have not read anything by Iles I do not recommend you read this first. Start with Turning Angel or The Quiet Game.
But this time, he's just picked the wrong family to terrorize. Because Will and Karen Jennings aren't going to watch helplessly as he victimizes them. And they aren't going to let him get away with it.
They're going to fight back."
I discovered Greg Iles last year when I read Turning Angel. He is another Mississippi writer of fast paced thrillers. I think it is safe to say if you enjoy John Grisham you will also enjoy Greg Iles. 24 is not his best but it was a fun read. It held my attention and had me turning the pages pretty fast toward the end. If you have not read anything by Iles I do not recommend you read this first. Start with Turning Angel or The Quiet Game.
Grabs you from the very first page!
Great book
Thriller. Typical Greg Iles twists and uncomfortable situations.
Overall a pretty good plot but was disappointed with the anticlimatic ending.
Will keep you on edge from the very first page!!
Great movie too with Kevin Bacon, Courtney Love. Quick read. Action packed!
great book
excellent read!
Scary...a page turner!!
24 Hours - that's how long it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime but this time he picked the wrong family. Excellent book with a plot that keeps you wanting to read more. I'd real another Greg Iles book.
As close to family fare as a kidnapper-rapist-extortionist thriller can get, Iles's (The Quiet Game) latest brilliantly plotted tale walks the razor's edge between cinematic excess and bone-chilling suspense. Joe Hickey is a Southern redneck with an Ivy League talent for evil. He has trained his grossly huge, mentally challenged cousin, Huey, and his gorgeous, exotic-dancer, live-in lover, Cheryl, to work with him as part of a tightly controlled kidnap/extortion squad targeting Mississippi physicians' families while the doctors are off at conferences. But he hits a snag when Dr. Will Jennings, his wife, Karen, and their five-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Abby, prove as resourceful solo as they are formidable in tandem. Joe grabs Abby, turning her over to Huey, who drives her off to a remote forest cabin near Jackson; meanwhile, Joe stays behind to terrorize Karen in the Jennings home. Cheryl gets her hooks into the third family member by vamping her way into Will's hotel room in Biloxi, where Will receives a phone call and ransom demand from Joe, who stipulates delivery in 24 hours. It's a long, horrific night for all as Iles pits each of the captives against their captors in riveting battles of will. The well-rounded characters are trademark Iles, the plot runs speed-skating smooth and occasional near-gooey bits of dialogue are offset by nasty surprises and perfectly timed terror. The one-on-one conflicts punch up the pace, and a perfect Mississippi setting, a spot-on sendup of FBI assistance and a hair-raising finale complete the package.
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Very compelling story, will keep you in suspense until the very end. I couldn't put it down; read when I should have been sleeping. Very tense, a great thriller.
Very good - just like all of Greg Iles books!
A madman thinks he has the perfect crime. He has done it before and no one has stopped him. He can do it again, or can he? Very good book. A real page turner
24 hours is how long it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime but this time he's picked the wrong family. They're going to fight back
A real page-turner. Iles delievers again with both the heroics and depravity of the human condition.
This book had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. There are a few brief scenes of the sexual nature I didn't like, I just skipped through them and b/c of that I couldn't give this a "5 stars" rating. ~But, with that aside I found this to be a good "lay by the pool" book.
Very good book
Very, very suspenseful read
LOVED IT! Allow 24 hours to read... i couldn't stop.
Like all Greg Iles books, this one was great
I couldn't put this book down!! Iles is a master at thrillers. The plot and characters take you on a roller coaster ride from beginning to end.
A real thriller. Don't mess with Will and Karen Jennings.
24 Hours-that's how long it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime. He's done it before, he'll do it again, and no one can stop him.
But this time, he's just picked the wrong family to terrorize. Because Will and Karen Jennings aren't going to watch helplessly as he victimizes them. And they aren't going to let him get away with it.
They're going to fight back.
~~~This was a good fast read. I read it in just a few hours. I didn't want to put it down.
But this time, he's just picked the wrong family to terrorize. Because Will and Karen Jennings aren't going to watch helplessly as he victimizes them. And they aren't going to let him get away with it.
They're going to fight back.
~~~This was a good fast read. I read it in just a few hours. I didn't want to put it down.
Great Read! Better than the movie Trapped Read it in less than 24 hours!
Awesome book!! I literally could NOT put it down...I stayed up all nite reading it. Iles is an excellent writer and I love all 3 of his I have read thus far.
A real thriller--this book pulls you in and does not let go until the end!
Another suspenseful ride from Greg Iles.
An egrossing tale of kidnapping told over 24 hours. I couldn't put it down.
Another great one by Iles.... He never disappoints me!
Terrific suspense!!
I loved this one! Kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down!
FAST PACED AND EXCITING ALL THE WAY A GOOD READ !
This is a great thriller. You'll be rootin' for the Jennings 'til the last page, then you'll be sorry the tales told! Enjoy!!
This book is awesome. It is about a couple and their daughter that go through so much in 24 hours because of 2 men just wanting money. I give it the full 5 stars!!
Barbara H. (bfhenderson88) - Cumming, GA reviewed 24 Hours (Mississippi, Bk 2) on + 28 more book reviews
Fast-paced, no excess baggage to wade through. Thoroughly enjoy this book
Great fast, thrilling read.
i've just found this author and he has not failed me yet.the entire book takes place in 24 hours of pure terror for a small wealthy family.
I love fast moving books and this was a very good one.
Great book!
Very Good Book. I read this book in two days. It was GREAT!!!!
24 Hours is all it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime, but this time he's picked the wrong family. They won't let him get away with it.
Hard to put down!
24 hours-thats how long it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime.He's done it before,he'll do it again,and no one can stop him.
Robin M. (robinmy) - Brookville, PA reviewed 24 Hours (Mississippi, Bk 2) on + 813 more book reviews
Dr. Will Jennings is attending the annual physician's conference when he is approached by a woman with a gun. She tells him that his six-year-old daughter has been kidnapped and his wife is being held at their home by Joe Hickey. Joe wants money and has a plan to get that money that has not failed him yet. He will check in with the woman every half hour. If Will or his wife, Karen, do not cooperate, their daughter will be killed. Joe knows this is the perfect plan. He has used it successfully several times and none of his victims have ever talked to the police. But this is the first time he has met Will and Karen Jennings.
Edge of your seat suspense. I was totally engrossed in this story and didn't know how the Jennings were going to get their daughter back. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Edge of your seat suspense. I was totally engrossed in this story and didn't know how the Jennings were going to get their daughter back. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
This book is now titled "Trapped", previously published as "24 Hours". Synopsis from back cover: 24 hours - that's how long it takes a madman to pull off the perfect crime...but this time he's picked the wrong family to terrorize...they're going to fight back.
I loved this book,did not want it to end.
This book has gripping suspence about a trio that kidnaps one child a year from doctors for what is considered chunk change for their profession.It has worked for 5 years, but will it work this year.Sections of this book are graphic.
Great, fast moving book