by John Grisham
First published 2020
When a beloved local reverend is accused of a heinous crime, a young public defender takes on the case. Navigating a tangled web of small-town politics and racial tensions, he must uncover the truth and defend his client against overwhelming odds. As the trial unfolds, the stakes rise, and the young lawyer is forced to confront his own doubts and the brutal realities of the justice system. In the end, his quest for mercy collides with the weight of the community's long-held secrets.
Genres: crime, contemporary, mystery-thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-dilemma, underdog
Setting: Small Town
Period: Contemporary
480 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday
Content warnings: racism, violence