Gray Mountain A Novel
Gray Mountain A Novel by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by JG Publishing on August 18, 2015. This 384-page novel is presented in English and follows the story of Samantha Kofer, a former big-city lawyer whose career takes an unexpected turn when she is downsized during the 2008 recession. Seeking to regain her footing, she accepts a position at a legal aid clinic in Brady, Virginia, where she confronts the complexities of coal mining and the legal challenges that arise in this small Appalachian town.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that explores the intersection of law and community, as Samantha navigates a world fraught with danger and hidden secrets. The story delves into themes of legal ethics and the impact of corporate interests on local lives, revealing the tensions that arise when a newcomer challenges the status quo. As Samantha becomes embroiled in litigation that escalates into a deadly confrontation, the novel examines the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their interests and the land they call home.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From America’s favorite storyteller comes “one of his best legal dramas” (Associated Press): a gripping thriller about a former big-city lawyer who finds herself up against Big Coal—and under attack.
“Yes, Gray Mountain is fiction. But after reading the book, you’ll believe heroic action must be taken.”—USA Today
The year is 2008 and Samantha Kofer’s career at a huge Wall Street law firm is on the fast track—until the recession hits and she is downsized, furloughed, and escorted out of the building. Samantha, though, is offered an opportunity to work at a legal aid clinic for one year without pay, all for a slim chance of getting rehired.
In a matter of days Samantha moves from Manhattan to Brady, Virginia, population 2,200, in the heart of Appalachia—a part of the world she has only read about. Samantha’s new job takes her into the murky and dangerous world of coal mining, where laws are often broken, communities are divided, and the land itself is under attack. But some of the locals aren’t so thrilled to have a big-city lawyer in town, and within weeks Samantha is engulfed in litigation that turns deadly. Because like most small towns, Brady harbors big secrets that some will kill to conceal.
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