by John Grisham
First published 1963
Partners Oscar and Wally, a pair of down-on-their-luck lawyers, stumble upon a lucrative class action lawsuit against a pharmaceutical giant. But when they take on the case, they quickly find themselves in over their heads, pitted against a team of ruthless corporate attorneys. As the stakes mount, the two hustlers must decide how far they'll go to cash in on their big break.
Genres: fiction, mystery, contemporary, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, underdog
Period: 21st-Century
470 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Vintage