The Racketeer
The Racketeer by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by Turtleback on August 27, 2013, featuring 382 pages in English. This novel centers around the murder of Judge Raymond Fawcett, the fifth federal judge to be killed in U.S. history. His body is discovered alongside that of his secretary in a remote cabin, with no signs of forced entry, leaving a mystery surrounding the motive and the circumstances of their deaths.
Readers will follow Malcolm Bannister, a former attorney serving time in a federal prison, who possesses crucial information about the judge’s murder. As he navigates the complexities of his situation, Bannister’s knowledge becomes a bargaining chip with the FBI, revealing a web of intrigue and suspense. The narrative explores themes of crime and justice, set against a backdrop that spans locations from Miami to Montego Bay, ensuring a thrilling experience for those interested in legal and detective fiction.
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“The Racketeer is guilty of only one thing: keeping us engaged until the very last page.”–USA Today
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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.
Praise for The Racketeer
“Exhilarating . . . surprising . . . ingenious.”–Janet Maslin, The New York Times
“A satisfying, deeply engrossing thriller in which different forms of justice are ultimately served.”–The Washington Post
“Fast-paced . . . with enough startling plot twists–and changes of scenery, from Miami to Montego Bay and beyond–to surprise even the most suspicious reader.”–The Wall Street Journal
“Tautly plotted.”–Entertainment Weekly
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