by John Grisham
First published 2022
In Sparring Partners, three Malloy brothers - Rusty, Kirk, and Nate - find themselves entangled in a web of courtroom drama. Rusty, the eldest, is fighting to overturn his father's will. Kirk, the middle brother, is defending a pharmaceutical company against a class-action lawsuit. And Nate, the youngest, is prosecuting a murder case that hits close to home. As the three cases collide, the Malloys must confront their own demons and the legacy of their family's dark past. Grisham weaves these interlocking narratives into a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the powerful bonds of brotherhood.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, family-drama, legal-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
320 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday