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The Client

byJohn Grisham

A US State Senator is dead. Only Mark Sway knows where the body is hidden.And he's eleven years old.The FBI want him to tell them where it is, regardless of the risk to the boy and his family.The killer wants to silence him permanently.Reggie Love has only been practising law for five years, but she agrees to represent Mark pro bono, knowing she's his best hope for survival. Against the twin threats of the cold-hearted American state and the schemes of a cold-blooded killer, Reggie must fight the case of her life.Or it might be the last case of her life. 'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos' - Irish Independent'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction' - Jodi Picoult'The best thriller writer alive' - Ken Follett'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers' - Telegraph'Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller' - The Times'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own.' - Daily Record'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they're pulsating' - Mirror'A giant of the thriller genre' - TimeOut

Language

en

Published on

28/10/2010

Pages

628

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780099537083

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy legal thrillers, suspenseful narratives, and stories involving crime and moral dilemmas.

Topics JusticeSurvivalBetrayalFamily
MoodSuspenseful, Tense
ViolenceModerate

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