ONCE HE WAS A WELL-LIKED, WELL-PAID YOUNG PARTNER IN A THRIVING MISSISSIPPI LAW FIRM. THEN PATRICK LANIGAN STOLE NINETY MILLION DOLLARS FROM HIS OWN FIRM-AND RAN FOR HIS LIFE. FOR FOUR YEARS, HE EVADED MEN WHO WERE RICH AND POWERFUL, AND WHO WOULD STOP AT NOTHING TO FIND HIM. THEN, INEVITABLY, ON THE EDGE OF THE BRAZILIAN JUNGLE, THEY FINALLY TRACKED HIM DOWN. NOW PATRICK IS COMING HOME. AND IN THE MISSISSIPPI CITY WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, AN EXTRAORDINARY TRIAL IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. AS PROSECUTORS CIRCLE LIKE SHARKS, AS PATRICK'S LAWYER PREPARES HIS DEFENSE, AS PATRICK'S LOVER PRAYS FOR HIS DELIVERANCE AND HIS FORMER PARTNERS WAIT FOR THEIR REVENGE, ANOTHER STORY IS ABOUT TO EMERGE. BECAUSE PATRICK LANIGAN, THE MOST REVILED WHITE-COLLAR CRIMINAL OF HIS TIME, KNOWS SOMETHING THAT NO ONE ELSE IN THE WORLD KNOWS. HE KNOWS THE TRUTH.
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.
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