About “The Racketeer”

"The Racketeer" is a John Grisham novel in which a federal judge and his secretary fail to appear for a scheduled trial, prompting an FBI investigation into a murder case. The judge's body is found in his lakeside cabin alongside his secretary, with a large modern safe left open and empty; the story culminates in the imprisonment of a lawyer who knows who killed the judge and why.

Praise for “The Racketeer”

“Exhilarating . . . surprising . . . ingenious.”

— Janet Maslin, The New York Times

“Grisham at his best: tilting at injustice . . . A satisfying, deeply engrossing thriller in which different forms of justice are ultimately served.”

— The Washington Post

“Fast-paced . . . with enough startling plot twists—and changes of scenery, from Miami to Montego Bay and beyond—to surprise even the most suspicious reader.”

— The Wall Street Journal

Book details

Published
2013
Latest edition
2013 · ISBN 9780345530578
ISBN
9780345530578
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Frequently asked questions

How many pages is The Racketeer?

The Racketeer by John Grisham has 382 pages.

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