The Reckoning A Novel
The Reckoning A Novel by John Grisham is a Stated First Edition published by National Geographic Books on October 23, 2018. This 432-page work presents a multifaceted narrative set in Clanton, Mississippi, during October 1946, where Pete Banning, a decorated World War II hero, commits a shocking crime without revealing his motive. The story unfolds through a blend of murder mystery, courtroom drama, and family saga, exploring themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of human nature.
Readers will find an intricate journey that spans from the Jim Crow South to the jungles of the Philippines, delving into the depths of Pete’s character and the societal pressures surrounding him. The narrative weaves through various settings, including an insane asylum and a courtroom, where his defense attorney strives to uncover the truth. With elements of legal suspense and Southern Gothic storytelling, this edition of The Reckoning offers a rich exploration of crime and its repercussions, showcasing Grisham’s ability to craft a compelling tale.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • John Grisham’s most powerful, surprising, and suspenseful thriller yet • “A murder mystery, a courtroom drama, a family saga.” —USA Today
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 a major novel unlike anything he has written before, 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 tradition of Southern Gothic storytelling, The Reckoning would not be complete without Grisham’s signature layers of legal suspense, and he delivers on every page.
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