The Racketeer A Novel
The Racketeer A Novel by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by JG Publishing on August 27, 2013. This 352-page book is written in English and delves into a complex narrative surrounding the murder of Judge Raymond Fawcett, the fifth federal judge to be killed in U.S. history. The story unfolds as the judge’s body is discovered alongside that of his secretary, with no signs of forced entry, leaving a mystery that intertwines legal intrigue and suspense.
Readers will find that the plot centers on Malcolm Bannister, a former attorney currently imprisoned, who possesses crucial information about the judge’s murder. As he navigates the challenges of his incarceration, Bannister’s knowledge becomes a bargaining chip with the FBI. The narrative explores themes of deception and the lengths to which individuals will go to uncover the truth, set against a backdrop of legal drama and thrilling twists. This edition invites readers into a world where nothing is as it seems, making it a notable addition to the legal thriller genre.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Nothing is as it seems and everything’s fair game in this “deeply engrossing thriller” (The Washington Post) from the undisputed master of the legal thriller.
“The Racketeer is guilty of only one thing: keeping us engaged until the very last page.”—USA Today
In the history of the United States, only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five. His body is found in his remote lakeside cabin. There is no sign of forced entry or struggle. Just two dead bodies: Judge Fawcett and his young secretary. And one large, state-of-the-art, extremely secure safe, opened and emptied.
One man, a former attorney, knows who killed Judge Fawcett, and why. But that man, Malcolm Bannister, is currently residing in the Federal Prison Camp near Frostburg, Maryland. Though serving time, Malcolm has an ace up his sleeve. He has information the FBI would love to know. Malcolm would love to tell them. But everything has a price—and the man known as the Racketeer wasn’t born yesterday.
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