The Summons A Novel
The Summons A Novel by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by JG Publishing on February 28, 2012. This 384-page novel is presented in English and explores the complexities of family dynamics and legal intrigue following the sudden death of a father. As Judge Atlee summons his two sons to discuss his estate, the narrative unfolds in Clanton, Mississippi, where secrets and unexpected revelations come to light.
Readers will find a gripping tale that delves into themes of suspense and legal drama. The story follows Ray Atlee, a law professor, as he navigates the aftermath of his father’s death and the dangerous secret he inherits. The novel captures the tension between family loyalty and personal ambition, set against a backdrop of legal challenges and moral dilemmas. With its focus on the intricacies of familial relationships and the impact of a hidden past, this book offers an engaging exploration of the consequences that arise from a father’s legacy.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A father’s sudden death leaves one of his sons holding a dangerous secret in this masterful thriller from “a legal literary legend” (USA Today).
“A pleasure to read . . . a good yarn.”—The Washington Post
A pillar of the community who towered over local law and politics for forty years, Judge Atlee is now a shadow of his former self—a sick, lonely old man who has withdrawn to his sprawling ancestral home in Clanton, Mississippi.
Knowing that the end is near, Judge Atlee has issued a summons for his two sons to return to Clanton to discuss his estate. Ray Atlee is the elder, a Virginia law professor, newly single, still enduring the aftershocks of a surprise divorce. Forrest is Ray’s younger brother, the family’s black sheep.
The summons is typed by the Judge himself, on his handsome old stationery, and gives the date and time for Ray and Forrest to appear in his study. Ray reluctantly heads south to his hometown, to the place he now prefers to avoid. But the family meeting does not take place. The Judge dies too soon, and in doing so leaves behind a shocking secret known only to Ray . . . and perhaps to someone else.
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