In Desperation

Written by Rick Mofina

Narrated by Graham Rowat

A former true crime reporter whose articles have appeared in the New York Times and other prestigious publications, Rick Mofina draws upon his wealth of knowledge to pen gripping crime dramas. In Desperation finds gritty journalist Jack Gannon reunited with his estranged sister Cora. But the circumstances are less than ideal. Cora's daughter has been kidnapped and is now being held for five million dollars ransom. Time is running out, and as Gannon digs deeper into the case, it becomes clear that his sister is holding something back-a secret from her sordid past that could be the key to saving her daughter's life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Sep 30, 2011
• ISBN: 9781461849537

Rick Mofina

Rick Mofina

Reviews for In Desperation

[carol420 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Drug cartels, deep, dark, painful secrets, FBI, and a long lost brother all crash together to make this action packed story that will have you addicted from the first page. This was the first book I had ever read by this author. I will be looking for more. The story started out a little slow but picked up very quickly. I highly recommend this book and this author to anyone that likes crime and suspense stories.

[krystalsbooks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was great. I truly enjoyed this read and I have started reading at a speedy pace wondering what other gems are on my to read list.

[smik_3 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

IN DESPERATION is #3 in Mofina's Jack Gannon series. I have reviewed the earlier ones ( VENGEANCE ROAD and THE PANIC ZONE ) but IN DESPERATION didn't grab me right at the start in quite the same way, although the snatching of Tilly is a horrifying opening hook.The novel builds pace by adding plot element after element. Tilly's mother Cora "in desperation" contacts her long-lost brother journalist Jack Gannon who happens to be in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, working on a story about drug cartels. As it turns out, the contacts that Jack has made for this story are of great advantage in tracking down those responsible for Tilly's abduction. The story moves several times between Juarez and Phoenix Arizona where Cora and Tilly live.As the story builds so does the tension, mainly around whether the police will find Tilly in time.It is a novel that relies on coincidences but it is not on its own in that.