The Racketeer

Name: The Racketeer
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The gripping crime thriller from the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author

By John Grisham

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The Racketeer by John Grisham is a thrilling legal drama centred around Malcolm Bannister, a disbarred lawyer imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. When a federal judge is murdered, Malcolm sees a chance to leverage his insider knowledge for a fresh start. The story unfolds with twists and turns as Malcolm navigates a maze of deception to reclaim his life and freedom.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This thrilling novel may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate legal dramas filled with clever twists and suspenseful narratives. The story seamlessly blends mystery and strategy as it unfolds through unexpected developments, making it an engaging read for fans of courtroom intrigue and masterful storytelling.

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Worldwide bestseller John Grisham will keep you on the edge of your seat with his most suspenseful thriller yet.

Worldwide bestseller John Grisham will keep you on the edge of your seat with his most suspenseful thriller yet.

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Given the importance of what they do, and the controversies that often surround them, and the violent people they sometimes confront, it is remarkable that in the history of the USA only four active federal judges have been murdered.

Judge Raymond Fawcett just became number five. His body was found in the small basement of a lakeside cabin he had built himself and frequently used on weekends. When he did not show up for a trial on Monday morning, his law clerks panicked, called the FBI, and in due course the agents found the crime scene. There was no forced entry, no struggle, just two dead bodies - Judge Fawcett and his young secretary.

I did not know Judge Fawcett, but I know who killed him, and why. I am a lawyer, and I am in prison. It's a long story.

The Racketeer by John Grisham unravels this captivating tale with all the suspense and intrigue that his fans have come to expect.

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The Racketeer is praised for its electrifying narrative that shifts seamlessly from an innocent man seeking justice to a thrilling cat-and-mouse caper. The story revolves around a clever protagonist who outsmarts the system, employing his skills as a jailhouse lawyer to execute a masterful revenge plot. Reviewers appreciate Grisham's invigorated writing and the cunning, lone wolf nature of the protagonist, making the book a gripping legal thriller.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444729764

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 400

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Fiction General Fiction John Grisham Literary Fiction

About the Author

John Grisham is the author of twenty-five novels, one work of non-fiction, one collection of short stories, and three novels for young readers. His works are translated into thirty-nine languages. He lives in Virginia and Mississippi.

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