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9th out of 14 books
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24 Hours (Mississippi #2)
by
Greg Iles
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.
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.
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(first published August 7th 2000)
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this book is aggrevatingly stupid and poorly written. It reminds me of the da vinci code where a lot of the dialog is solely to guide the idiot reader through the ridiculous plot. i can't believe this book is so popular. i could barely get through it. at least the da vinci code was all about how religion is contrived by powerful white men so that white men could remain in power.
In 24 hours, Iles presents us with a nightmare scenario of a family held hostage by a trio of kidnappers. Unable to act for fear of each other's lives, they are all at the mercy of a pair of psychopaths and a manipulated man with a learning disability.
24 hours is a terrifying trip from start to finish. Iles really keeps one guessing how things are going to turn out, and how much the heroes will have to endure to get through the night. The ride is slightly shallow however, don't expect deep insig...more
24 hours is a terrifying trip from start to finish. Iles really keeps one guessing how things are going to turn out, and how much the heroes will have to endure to get through the night. The ride is slightly shallow however, don't expect deep insig...more
Greg Iles- 24 Hours 3.75 Stars
Five times before Joey, Huey, and Cheryl had pulled off their perfect kidnapping crime, only taking 24 hours to get a small payout. This time things are different Dr. Will Jennings and his wife Karen, are not going to make it easy. They don’t trust the kidnappers to keep their word, especially with what they have learned. Protecting their child is most important, they will do anything to see she is kept alive, even if it means killing someone else, or dying themselv...more
Five times before Joey, Huey, and Cheryl had pulled off their perfect kidnapping crime, only taking 24 hours to get a small payout. This time things are different Dr. Will Jennings and his wife Karen, are not going to make it easy. They don’t trust the kidnappers to keep their word, especially with what they have learned. Protecting their child is most important, they will do anything to see she is kept alive, even if it means killing someone else, or dying themselv...more
What a great book! I was hooked from the beginning, although some parts were not easy for me to read.
The premise of the book is very sad and tragic IMO, but I sort of assumed from the beginning, it would turn out okay in the end .... I'll leave you to read it to so you can see if I was right or very sad at the end.
This is the second book I've read by Greg Iles and he did not disappoint (although admittedly, I liked the first book I read by him better, but I think the plot line is a big cause of...more
The premise of the book is very sad and tragic IMO, but I sort of assumed from the beginning, it would turn out okay in the end .... I'll leave you to read it to so you can see if I was right or very sad at the end.
This is the second book I've read by Greg Iles and he did not disappoint (although admittedly, I liked the first book I read by him better, but I think the plot line is a big cause of...more
If you like sex and violence along with your cliff-dwelling thrillers, then Greg Iles is your guy. About as good as it gets in this sub-genre. I've read about 10 of his books now and this one is as good as any of them; some are less good. His protagonists do not get to take a page or two off; they are in trouble right from the get-go. Going to the market for a quart of milk? You can assume he'll need to endure an armed robbery, a car chase, and a horrific accident from which he narrowly escapes...more
THIS STORY DOES NOT MAKE IT
I have been delighted after enjoying Greg Iles "The Quiet Game" and as avid reader coming upon a good author proceeded to buy more of his books, but "24 hours", I confess, got me a little disappointed
The plot is simple, the daughter of a very rich doctor is abducted and taken to a remote location and his wife psychologically and sexually abused at home by one of his kidnappers while he is attending a convention far from home as a keynote speaker, that brings about a ve...more
I have been delighted after enjoying Greg Iles "The Quiet Game" and as avid reader coming upon a good author proceeded to buy more of his books, but "24 hours", I confess, got me a little disappointed
The plot is simple, the daughter of a very rich doctor is abducted and taken to a remote location and his wife psychologically and sexually abused at home by one of his kidnappers while he is attending a convention far from home as a keynote speaker, that brings about a ve...more
This book centered on a kidnap-for-ransom of Abby Jennings, Dr. Will Jennings daughter. The perpetrator was Joe Hickey who was assisted by his wife Cheryl and his cousin Huey, who was mentally challenged. When Dr. Jennings goes to a medical conference to give the keynote speech, his daughter is abducted and his wife is held captive in their house. After the speech, Will is approached by a young lady who forces her way into his room at gunpoint. They are expected to come up with $200,000 the next...more
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Dec 17, 2011
Tea Time with Marce
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4 of 5 stars
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What a fast rush of reading to the heart pounding beat. For many this will be a one seat read. I really enjoyed this one, a packed action thriller. The whole time the images were in my mind, a definite movie like book. I should have known, it is a movie, the title is Trapped, now I must go watch it. I feel like I may have seen it because the story felt to 'real' to me, deja vu like.
The saying it is to good to be true always rings correct at some point. Why do criminals never know whe...more
What a fast rush of reading to the heart pounding beat. For many this will be a one seat read. I really enjoyed this one, a packed action thriller. The whole time the images were in my mind, a definite movie like book. I should have known, it is a movie, the title is Trapped, now I must go watch it. I feel like I may have seen it because the story felt to 'real' to me, deja vu like.
The saying it is to good to be true always rings correct at some point. Why do criminals never know whe...more
Nov 03, 2010
Daniella
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2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
People who want fast-paced action and can overlook plotholes.
Recommended to Daniella by:
Angela Moxon
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When I started reading this book it seemed very familiar, like a movie I had seen years ago. And upon researching I discovered which movie it was but under a different name. The name of the movie is Trapped and Greg Iles wrote the screenplay. The movie was very close to the book, and I loved them both. There was plenty of action in the story and very thought provoking. What would you do if this hapened to you?
Only one thing really bothered me with this. It seemed like Will and Karen had so many...more
Only one thing really bothered me with this. It seemed like Will and Karen had so many...more
Iles's writing possesses a Southern literary flavor similar to Faulkner with a sprinkling of Flannery O'Connor. Yet his descriptive flourishes (which are rarely florid digressions) add rather than detract from the tension within the novelist's thrillers. The beauty he describes so well is soon threatened by the shadows. His stories often depict the evil lurking on the fringes of a settled world.
Although I've been a fan of Mr. Illes work for years, I only recently discovered 24 hours, which came...more
Although I've been a fan of Mr. Illes work for years, I only recently discovered 24 hours, which came...more
The “perfect crime” is thwarted by a determined doctor and his wife (and ultimately by the kidnappers accomplices). A great book for the beach (which is where I read it) which you really can’t put down. The strong and well drawn characters are intriguing as is the relationship between the young victim and her sympathetic captor (think of Lennie from Mice and Men). Nurse and doctor Karen and Will Jennings have their daughter kidnapped while Will is giving the keynote address at a Biloxi medical c...more
A fast paced thriller that runs the gamit of emotions and, like most of Iles' books, doesn't disappoint. A doctor's family is at risk when the six year old daughter is taken for ransom and they aren't going to let the kidnappers get away with it.
I liked this book. It was a recommendation from my father and he has never steered me wrong with his suggestions. Have you ever been in a very serious, dangerous position? Think about an impending car accident that you know you cannot avoid. I hope that you will be able to say, "No!" to my question, but if you know what I am talking about, think about how everything in time seemed to surreally SLOW DOWN. That is the magical feeling that this author has captured with this book. As I was reading,...more
This story has an interesting plot in that the victim's family, also victims in another way from the main one, must not seek help or the first victim, their daughter, will be killed. It's all thought out and makes sense that the parents would obey the perp.
I may have just been "in a mood" but I thought it was a little too long of story and that some things were repeated too often. But it kept my interest and I wanted to see it through to the end because just as I was sure I knew the ending, I d...more
I may have just been "in a mood" but I thought it was a little too long of story and that some things were repeated too often. But it kept my interest and I wanted to see it through to the end because just as I was sure I knew the ending, I d...more
I loved this book. It kept me on the edge of my sit the entire time. It is a page turner. I finished in a couple of days and I am a slow reader. Another great book from Greg. Read this book, you will not be disappointed.
When Will Jennings heads to Biloxi for a medical convention he has no idea what a nightmare his life is fixing to become. Blaming Will for his Mother's death Joe Hickey kidnaps Will's daughter Abby. Joe has devised the perfect crime that has worked 5 times in the past. Abby is left with his retarded cousin Huey, while Joe holds Karen (Will's wife) hostage and Joe's wife Cheryl is with Will to ensure his cooperation.
Then Joe's plan begins to unravel. When Joe starts to rape Karen she attacks him...more
Then Joe's plan begins to unravel. When Joe starts to rape Karen she attacks him...more
Will and Karen Jennings lived the ideal life, he a successful doctor and she a former nurse and medical school student now raising their five year old daughter, Abby. Their lives were suddenly disrupted by a ruthless conman and kidnapper who put them through hell over a 24 hour period. Joe Hickey targets his victims and makes sure no one is ever hurt and he has yet to kill since all of his victims pay the money and don't contact the authorities. He has a system but gets more than he bargained fo...more
This is my second Greg Iles book. Both books were Audio format.
Initially, Mr Iles books started with a jolt and continue on like a first class roller coaster. But the endings left me disappointed.
Like the first story I listened to (Third Degree), the conclusion of this story was drawn out to the point of tiresome and without believability.
Also: Whoever narrated this book (24 Hours) mixed up the kidnapped childs' age continually. She was 5/she was 6. This was annoying, to say the least. There is...more
Initially, Mr Iles books started with a jolt and continue on like a first class roller coaster. But the endings left me disappointed.
Like the first story I listened to (Third Degree), the conclusion of this story was drawn out to the point of tiresome and without believability.
Also: Whoever narrated this book (24 Hours) mixed up the kidnapped childs' age continually. She was 5/she was 6. This was annoying, to say the least. There is...more
Capably written thriller from Mississippi author Greg Iles. Basically this is his take on the traditional kidnapping-for-ransom tale, featuring a doctor's family that gets taken for a ride by a clever villain and a couple of his colorful cohorts. As indicated on the cover copy, the family does in fact "fight back" and for me, that's the point at which the story takes hold. Generally, this isn't the type of book I read (and I had a couple of minor quibbles along the way) but overall, Iles fulfill...more
A movie was made of this book, starring Kevin Bacon and Charlize Theron. The young daughter of a successful doctor and his wife kidnapped. The head honcho kidnapper (Bacon, in the movie) stays with the mother (Theron), while the knockout female kidnapper's assistant stays with the doctor (who is at a convention) until daylight, when he can access his bank account to get the money. The kidnapper didn't know that the child is diabetic, so his careful plans must be changed to keep the girl alive un...more
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I listened to this on audio and even though it was a trainwreck somehow I managed to listen to the whole thing. What can I say good about this book? It was tightly plotted and fast paced. Now for the bad.
Dick Hill, who is a well respected narrator, did all the voices for this audio. When he did the female voices, the child's voice, and the mentally challenged man's voice, I laughed...I don't think this was the effect Iles was going for.
The characters are shallow and you don't care about them. If...more
Dick Hill, who is a well respected narrator, did all the voices for this audio. When he did the female voices, the child's voice, and the mentally challenged man's voice, I laughed...I don't think this was the effect Iles was going for.
The characters are shallow and you don't care about them. If...more
This is a fast paced, thrilling, page turner. Every writer is told to throw obstacles into their protagonist's path, and Isles does that well here. Hickey, a brilliant kidnapper crazed by a desire for revenge seizes Will and Karen Jenning's 5 year-old daughter Abby. Hickey's motives unfold gradually and Isle peppers each scene with realistic details. Even the accomplices of the villain, Cheryl and Huey, win some sympathy---and that is the sign of a good story teller. And, finally, even tho you k...more
This one was pretty good. The criminal is a man, John Hickey, his beautiful former prostitute wife, and his mentally handicapped, behemoth broth, abduct a child of a rich doctor, and figure out how to get a ransom and return the child in 24 hours. But the plot hits a snag when M.D. Will Jennings and his wife Karen are the target. John tries to sexually abuse Karen. Will has a plane and can fly around, plus he manipulates John’s wife, Cheryl. The kidnapped kid and the mentally handicap guy are sw...more
If you love a thriller to take you on a thrilling emotional roller coaster ride, 24 Hours from Greg Iles is the one for you. This takes place in over 24 hours in real time action. It starts off with the perfect kidnapping-for-ransom crime pulled off by a criminal mastermind. For four years, it never failed, until the fifth time. When Will and Karen Jennings's little girl Abby is kidnapped, the clock starts there. And this fifth kidnapping is different, except for the reason that Abby's Diabetic....more
The book opens with a kidnapped child being released in a busy McDonald's parking lot. The kidnappers have a devious method of divide and conquer to get what they want, and they have their sights on a new family. It's every parent's nightmare. The book opens with tension and never lets up. The only knock I have comes at the end where credibility is stretched molecule thin (no spoilers here, you'll know it when you see it).
In short, this book was good enough that I will be on the look out for mor...more
In short, this book was good enough that I will be on the look out for mor...more
Joe Hickey is a man with a plan... the perfect plan. He, along with his wife and cousin, kidnap the child of an unsuspecting doctor. His cousin keeps the daughter, he watches over the helpless wife, and his wife keeps an eye on the doctor who is away from the family at a medical conference. Hickey's intricate plan allows the three of them to walk away scott free and $200,000 richer. How does he know it's the perfect plan, because they've executed it five times before and now they're going for br...more
Made into a movie that was about equal to the book. A couple has their 5 year old daugther kidnapped and for the kidnappers, it's happened 5 times before. The method is fullproof, or so they think. The wife, husband, and daugther are all held captive by three different individuals who have a phone communication routine that ensures any one of them won't be overtaken. Now it's up to the mother and father to workout a plan, before their daugther runs out of insulin...
Quick read.
Quick read.
I had no idea this was the second in a series. I couldn't really tell that though, since it didn't constantly refer to unfamiliar events.
This was ok, I think I would have liked it a little better as a book than an audiobook, because the narrator had to do the voices of several adult males, females and a child. Plus, the main male character had a southern accent, which I am just really tired of in audiobooks, although being in Mississippi it does make sense.
This was ok, I think I would have liked it a little better as a book than an audiobook, because the narrator had to do the voices of several adult males, females and a child. Plus, the main male character had a southern accent, which I am just really tired of in audiobooks, although being in Mississippi it does make sense.
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Greg Iles was born in Germany in 1960. He grew up in Natchez, Mississippi, and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1983. He was active in a band called "Frankly Scarlet", but quit after realizing that the touring lifestyle was not conducive with his family life. Once no longer busy with the band, he turned his attention to writing.
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