by John Grisham
First published 2002
When a powerful, reclusive judge summons his estranged son Ray, a law professor, to discuss his estate, Ray reluctantly returns to his small Mississippi hometown. But the meeting never happens - the judge dies suddenly, leaving behind a stunning secret known only to Ray. Now, Ray must uncover the truth his father kept hidden, even as sinister forces move to silence him. With time running out, Ray is pulled into a deadly game of cat and mouse, fighting to expose the past and protect his family's future.
Genres: suspense, mystery, thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, family-drama
Setting: Mississippi, Misisipi
373 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Dell