The Reckoning by John Grisham (Published 2018)
"Pete Banning was Clanton's favorite son, a returning war hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer, father, neighbor, and a faithful member of the Methodist church. Then one cool October morning in 1946, he rose early, drove into town, walked into the church, and calmly shot and killed the Reverend Dexter Bell."
As if the murder wasn't shocking enough, it was the fact that Pete's only statement about it—to the sheriff, to his lawyers, to the judge, to his family and friends, and to the people of Clanton—was: "I have nothing to say." He was not afraid of death and was willing to take his motive to the grave.
In a major departure from his typical legal thrillers, Grisham takes us on a journey through three interconnected stories spanning two decades, from the jungles of the Philippines in 1942, to rural Mississippi in the late 1940s, and concluding in the courtrooms of Clanton in 1946. The result is a richly rewarding novel that is Grisham's most powerful, surprising, and accomplished work in years.
This sweeping family saga explores themes of war, family secrets, love, honor, and the unbreakable bonds that define us. With its complex characters and masterful storytelling, The Reckoning showcases Grisham at his finest.
Published: 2018
Condition: Fair - heavy wear, significant yellowing
Format: Paperback
Perfect for fans of John Grisham and historical fiction!
