Another Grisham masterpiece to be savoured. Even though the protagonist - Patrick Lanigan is a lawyer, he has been hiding under another name in Brazil for the last four years for reasons which will become clear as you delve deeper into the book.
At the crux is a huge sum of money which disappeared when he was a Partner at a small legal firm in Biloxi, Mississippi having serious political backing.
The action seamlessly shifts from exotic locales like Brazil, the Bahamas, Europe and various hubs of activity in the US.
Grisham showcases his excellent storytelling capabilities throughout the book and one is compelled to read on. I read the book at one go after dinner and ended up sleeping a couple of hours past my bedtime.
As one goes deeper into the book, it becomes apparent pretty quickly that there are quite a few crooked characters out for revenge against Lanigan and it is pretty intriguing to read about how Lanigan has forseen almost all possibilities.
A fabulous read, highly recommended. Look out for for the twist in the end.
My rating - 4.5 out of 5
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