The Racketeer
The gripping crime thriller from the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author
(Author) John Grisham'Electrifying' Guardian Everyone has their price. A judge has been brutally murdered. His body is found in a remote lakeside cabin. There is no sign of forced entry or a struggle. Just two dead bodies - the judge and his secretary - and one state-of-the-art safe, opened and emptied. Ex-attorney Malcolm Bannister knows who killed the judge - and why. The FBI need to know his secrets. And Bannister is ready to talk. But there's a catch: he is currently serving a ten-year prison sentence. Bannister knows that everything has a price - and this racketeer wasn't born yesterday. Reviews for THE RACKETEER 'Exhilarating . . . surprising . . . ingenious' New York Times 'Grisham controls the unfolding of his narrative with the skill born of his long experience as a thriller writer' Sunday Times 'Maps out a revenge plot . . . that's twice as elaborate as the one Alexandre Dumas cooked up in The Count of Monte Cristo' Entertainment Weekly 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER
John Grisham
John Grisham is a renowned American author known for his legal thrillers that have captivated readers around the world. His most notable works include "The Firm," "A Time to Kill," and "The Pelican Brief." Grisham's writing style is characterized by his meticulous research, gripping plots, and well-developed characters.
Grisham's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the legal thriller genre, setting a high standard for storytelling and suspense. His ability to weave complex legal issues into compelling narratives has earned him a dedicated following of readers.
One of Grisham's most famous works is "The Firm," which tells the story of a young lawyer who discovers that his prestigious law firm is involved in illegal activities. The novel was a commercial success and solidified Grisham's reputation as a master of the legal thriller genre.