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The Racketeer [Hardcover]

John Grisham (Author)
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Book Description

Release Date: 8 Nov 2012 | ISBN-10: 1444729748 | ISBN-13: 978-1444729740
Given the importance of what they do, and the controversies that often surround them, and the violent people they sometimes confront, it is remarkable that in the history of the USA only four active federal judges have been murdered.

Judge Raymond Fawcett just became number five.

His body was found in the small basement of a lakeside cabin he had built himself and frequently used on weekends. When he did not show up for a trial on Monday morning, his law clerks panicked, called the FBI, and in due course the agents found the crime scene. There was no forced entry, no struggle, just two dead bodies - Judge Fawcett and his young secretary.

I did not know Judge Fawcett, but I know who killed him, and why.

I am a lawyer, and I am in prison.

It's a long story.

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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (8 Nov 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1444729748
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444729740
  • Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 3.1 x 24 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (229 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'[T]his is not a story about a triumph or a miscarriage of courtroom justice. It's the more devious, surprising story of a smart man who gets even smarter once he spends five years honing his skills as a jailhouse lawyer -- and then expertly concocts an ingenious revenge scheme... Mr. Grisham writes with rekindled vigor here.' (New York Times )

'Grisham introduces a small-town Virginia lawyer named Malcolm Bannister, who's dubiously convicted of money laundering for a drug-lord client, and maps out a revenge plot from his federal penitentiary cell that's twice as elaborate as the one Alexandre Dumas cooked up in The Count of Monte Cristo. Like many a Grisham hero, Mal is a legal insider who knows how to work the system to his advantage. He's also a peculiarly lone wolf, willing to shed all his family ties in pursuit of a very long and entertaining con.' (Entertainment Weekly )

'Electrifying... carries the reader along one track (innocent man seeks exoneration) only to switch on to another (cat-and-mouse caper) halfway through with delicious, frictionless ease.'

(The Guardian )

About the Author

John Grisham is the author of twenty-five novels, one work of non-fiction, one collection of short stories, and three novels for young readers. His works are translated into thirty-nine languages. He lives in Virginia and Mississippi.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD READ 10 Nov 2012
By G. Waterman
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I still remember browsing a bookshop in Florida many, many years ago and coming across a locally published edition of a book called "A Time to Kill" by an unknown author called John Grisham

That book remains one of the finest thrillers that I have read. I remained loyal to Grisham over the years until I just felt that the sparkle and innovation had gone out of his writing and I began to give him a miss.

The Racketeer is the first of his books that I have tried for several years and you know what - it was a good read.

The story was enticing and credible, the characters well drawn and interesting and the plot drew me in and I read the entire book , if not breathless, but certainly well engaged, over a couple of days.

I won't bother going into the story as others have already done it but without damning it with faint praise, it is a well written pot-boiler that gently simmers all the way through and was well worth reading.

if not Grisham at his overall best, The Racketeer is a prime example of a master story teller back on form.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not vintage Grisham, but not bad either 25 Nov 2012
By Jackson Jones
Format:Hardcover
The "big twist" was completely spottable very early on - so reading this was more about guessing how it gets revealed rather than what happens. As usual, Grisham is let down by his inability to write characters well - I've no idea whether I like the main guy or not (I feel rather "meh" about him) and the love interest lady was very poorly sketched out - although I'm left with the impression that Mr Grisham is a fan of large boobs and long legs, because that's all he really said about her. I did get the feeling that The Shawshank Redemption was more than a little influential - I think the idea was "innocent man breaks the law to get justice", just not as well done. Having said all that, I quite enjoyed it - but I doubt I'll remember a thing about it a year from now.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Lazy 22 Nov 2012
By N. Cranny
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I love John Grisham - but this is such a lazy piece of writing...seriously you can see the 'Twist' coming a mile off. It lacks any of the charm of Grisham novels - and it's the first time I can honestly say that he doesn't connect with his protaganist. So disappointing!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Racketeer
I really enjoyed this read. Its a quality story. Anyone who enjoyes legal storylines will conect with the book no problem. Im reading more.
Published 9 hours ago by Alan Haines
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I bought this book for my husband who is a John Grisham fan and he was not dissappointed. He was glued to the book for hours.
Published 1 day ago by tracey griffith
3.0 out of 5 stars present
Was a gift for my son. This is my son's favourite author so i'm sure he's enjoyed reading it, or will do if he hasn't read it already
Published 2 days ago by MRS.R J BENNETT
5.0 out of 5 stars Casual Grisham reader happy
I read a john Grisham novel when seeking a good read on holiday or relaxing
I really enjoyed the whole thing
I was very entertained and satisfied and found the story... Read more
Published 2 days ago by A. M. Newsum-smith
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read.
An excellent read. A surprise twist in the middle and at the end. If you enjoy legal mysteries, it is a must.
Published 2 days ago by mrs p holah
5.0 out of 5 stars superb
His usual standard. A page turner. If you like his usual writing, for sure you wont be disappointed by this one
Published 4 days ago by T.R.SULLIVAN
4.0 out of 5 stars typical Grisham
Steady and an easy read. Always a twist. Well written look forward to John Grisham's next book. Hopefully it won't be long
Published 4 days ago by andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Grisham
Another great Grisham. Such a compulsive read with a great plot and characters which kept me absorbed for hours.
Shame it had to end.
Published 5 days ago by Mrs Christine M Bearman. C M B
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
A brilliant read...

As expected, thrilling to the last page. Well done John Grisham. I await the next thriller. Worth every penny.
Published 6 days ago by Ru
4.0 out of 5 stars Great present for John Grisham fans
I bought this for my mother-in-law and she thought it was excellent and a highly enjoyable read. Not sure how it compares to previous books though
Published 17 days ago by Euan
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