Justice and politics intertwine in high-stakes courts.
This book would be a great read for legal thriller fans who love suspenseful courtroom dramas. Grisham's writing style intersperses legal jargon with clear explanations, so readers do not have to be experts to understand what's happening. The book's unique selling point is how it portrays the dirty politics behind judicial elections, and it has garnered positive reviews for being a page-turner with an explosive and satisfying ending.
ISBN: 9780440243816
Authors:
John Grisham
Publisher: Dell
Date of Publication: 2008-11-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 57347 readers)
Description
Politics has always been a dirty game. Now justice is, too. In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town’s water supply, causing the worst “cancer cluster” in history. The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict or reverse it. Who are the nine? How will they vote? Can one be replaced before the case is ultimately decided? The chemical company is owned by a Wall Street predator named Carl Trudeau, and Mr. Trudeau is convinced the Court is not friendly enough. With judicial elections looming, he decides to try to purchase himself a seat on the Court. The cost is a few million dollars, a drop in the bucket for a billionaire like Mr. Trudeau. Through an intricate web of conspiracy and deceit, his political operatives recruit a young, unsuspecting candidate. They finance him, manipulate him, market him, and mold him into a potential Supreme Court justice. Their Supreme Court justice.
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