Writer: John Grisham
Genre: Fiction
My favorite John Grisham book! I remember being bowled over when I read it many years ago. I got a chance to read it again and it managed to thrill me even more this time.
Patrick Lanigan, a junior partner in a law firm is presumed dead but only till millions disappear from the firm. Obviously the owner of the money leaves no stone unturned to trace Patrick and succeeds only after four years. He is tortured by his finders but a call to FBI about his whereabouts saves his life. Patrick is bought back to be tried for fraud and murder. At the same time his wife asks for divorce citing desertion. Patrick, thus, has enough lawsuits to attend to on his return and the way he manages to get out of this legal tangle is beautifully weaved by the writer.
And not to forget the climax! As a teenager, I had not liked it because I thought it wasn't endearing. With time I think it’s probably the masterstroke of the book.
This is one fiction book you should not miss. Very highly recommended!
Genre: Fiction
My favorite John Grisham book! I remember being bowled over when I read it many years ago. I got a chance to read it again and it managed to thrill me even more this time.
Patrick Lanigan, a junior partner in a law firm is presumed dead but only till millions disappear from the firm. Obviously the owner of the money leaves no stone unturned to trace Patrick and succeeds only after four years. He is tortured by his finders but a call to FBI about his whereabouts saves his life. Patrick is bought back to be tried for fraud and murder. At the same time his wife asks for divorce citing desertion. Patrick, thus, has enough lawsuits to attend to on his return and the way he manages to get out of this legal tangle is beautifully weaved by the writer.
And not to forget the climax! As a teenager, I had not liked it because I thought it wasn't endearing. With time I think it’s probably the masterstroke of the book.
This is one fiction book you should not miss. Very highly recommended!
