The Reckoning A Novel
The Reckoning, a novel by John Grisham, is published by Diversified Publishing and was released on October 23, 2018. This large print edition spans 656 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in October 1946 in Clanton, Mississippi, 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, leaving his family and the legal system to grapple with the mystery of his silence.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of themes such as legal drama and suspense, as Grisham weaves a tale that traverses the complexities of the Jim Crow South and the harrowing experiences of war. The story takes us from the courtroom to the jungles of the Philippines, revealing layers of Pete’s character and the societal pressures surrounding him. With its rich Southern Gothic elements, The Reckoning presents a gripping narrative that delves into the human condition, making it a notable addition to Grisham’s body of work.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “An original, gripping, penetrating novel . . . Grisham is not only the master of suspense but also an acute observer of the human condition.”—David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager
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 The Reckoning, 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 Southern Gothic storytelling and layered with Grisham’s signature legal suspense, The Reckoning delivers on every page.
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