The Reckoning A Novel
The Reckoning A Novel by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by JG Publishing on June 18, 2019. This 432-page novel unfolds in October 1946 in Clanton, Mississippi, where Pete Banning, a decorated World War II hero and respected community member, commits a shocking crime without offering any explanation. The narrative explores his life and the events leading up to his actions, delving into themes of duty, silence, and the complexities of human nature.
Readers will find a compelling journey that traverses the Jim Crow South and the jungles of the Philippines during the war, culminating in a tense courtroom drama. The story is rich with elements of fiction, thrillers, and legal suspense, showcasing Grisham’s ability to weave intricate plots and character studies. As the defense attorney struggles to understand Pete’s motives and save him from the death penalty, the novel presents a layered exploration of morality and justice in a deeply divided society.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “An original, gripping, penetrating novel . . . Grisham is not only the master of suspense but also an acute observer of the human condition.”—David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager
October 1946, Clanton, Mississippi
Pete Banning was Clanton, Mississippi’s favorite son—a decorated World War II hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer, father, neighbor, and a faithful member of the Methodist church. Then one cool October morning he rose early, drove into town, and committed a shocking crime. Pete’s only statement about it—to the sheriff, to his lawyers, to the judge, to the jury, and to his family—was: “I have nothing to say.” He was not afraid of death and was willing to take his motive to the grave.
In The Reckoning, John Grisham takes us on an incredible journey, from the Jim Crow South to the jungles of the Philippines during World War II, from an insane asylum filled with secrets to the Clanton courtroom where Pete’s defense attorney tries desperately to save him.
Reminiscent of the finest Southern Gothic storytelling and layered with Grisham’s signature legal suspense, The Reckoning delivers on every page.
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