The Reckoning A Novel
The Reckoning A Novel by John Grisham is an abridged edition published by National Geographic Books on October 8, 2019. This novel unfolds in Clanton, Mississippi, in October 1946, where Pete Banning, a decorated World War II hero and respected community member, commits a shocking crime. Despite the gravity of his actions, Pete offers no explanation, stating simply, “I have nothing to say.” The narrative explores his life and the events leading up to his crime, weaving a tale that encompasses elements of mystery, legal drama, and family dynamics.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of Southern Gothic storytelling as Grisham delves into themes of crime and suspense. The story takes them from the complexities of the Jim Crow South to the harrowing experiences of World War II, revealing secrets that linger in an insane asylum and the courtroom. The Reckoning presents a unique blend of legal intrigue and personal tragedy, showcasing Grisham’s ability to craft a narrative filled with tension and depth. This edition, comprising a compact format, invites readers to engage with a multifaceted exploration of morality and justice.
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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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