Legal Thriller

The Guardians Summary of Key Points

The Guardians, by John Grisham, dives into the dark world of wrongful convictions. It follows a small nonprofit, The Guardians, fighting to exonerate innocent people languishing in prison, revealing the corrupt and flawed aspects of the justice system.

Sycamore Row Summary of Key Points

Sycamore Row by John Grisham revisits the setting and characters of his first novel, ‘A Time to Kill.’ It tells the story of Seth Hubbard, a wealthy man who hangs himself and leaves a controversial will that cuts out his family, favoring his black maid. The ensuing legal battle exposes racial tensions and family secrets in the small town of Clanton, Mississippi.

The Racketeer Summary of Key Points

In ‘The Racketeer,’ John Grisham tells the story of Malcolm Bannister, a former attorney serving time in prison who claims to have information on the murder of a federal judge. His knowledge becomes a ticket out of prison and into a complex web of deceit.

The Confession Summary of Key Points

In ‘The Confession,’ John Grisham tells a gripping story of a young man wrongfully convicted of murder. The real killer’s confession and a race against time to prevent an execution form the core of this legal thriller.