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They call themselves the Brethren: three disgraced former judges doing time in a Florida federal prison. One was sent up for tax evasion. Another, for skimming bingo profits. And the third, for a career-ending drunken joyride. Meeting daily in the prison law library, taking exercise walks in their boxer shorts, these judges-turned-felons can reminisce about old court cases, dispense a little jailhouse justice, and contemplate where their lives went wrong. Or they can use their time in prison to get very rich -- very fast. And so they sit, sprawled in the prison library, furiously writing letters, fine-tuning a wickedly brilliant extortion scam ... while events outside their prison walls begin to erupt. A bizarre presidential election is holding the nation in its grips -- and a powerful government figure is pulling some very hidden strings. For the Brethren, the timing couldn't be better. Because they've just found the perfect victim...
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"Story was a bit unusual, but that was rather nice and refreshing. I didn't get into it much at first, but after a few hours I was hooked and was interested to find out where this was going. The story wrapped up pretty quickly and I was hoping for a bit more."
— Kendar88 (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Terrific storytelling by one of the masters of the game.”
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“Gripping…will hook you from the first page and won’t let you go.”
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“A crackerjack tale.”
— Entertainment Weekly -
“With startling good writing and plotting, Grisham tells an entrancing tale.”
— San Antonio Express-News -
“Grisham does such a terrific job of inventing clever twists and devising a compelling momentum that readers can’t help but be intrigued.”
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“Fast-paced and action-packed…You’ll be thoroughly entertained.”
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“Skillfully written and plotted with an eye for logic as well as humor.”
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“An intricately plotted tale.”
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“An exciting read right up to the end.”
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“Crackling suspense and high-stakes…a most satisfying [story].”
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“[The Brethren is] as grippingly sardonic yet bitingly moral a scenario as [Grisham has] ever imagined.”
— Publishers Weekly
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
The Brethren Listener Reviews
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" Hilarious...judges in a porn ring...how can you not enjoy this book? "
— Daphne, 2/11/2014 -
" I read all of John Grisham's books and this one kept me interested from the first chapter. Grisham is never a disappointment to me. "
— Mary, 2/11/2014 -
" I gave this one 3 stars. It was a good story but ended way too soon. "
— Temple, 2/9/2014 -
" Such an intriguing storyline, and fantastically dark-n-delightful characters! "
— Sara, 1/30/2014 -
" This was just ok. Not that thrilling, but still had to finish it to find out what happens "
— Roni, 1/24/2014 -
" Love Grisham...again with the language warning!! "
— Sarah, 1/24/2014 -
" Really good book, enjoyed but thought the ending could have been better! "
— Elizabeth, 1/16/2014 -
" Good Prison read..if you like Movies like redemption and Shank Redemption you will love this book.. The story might be Different but its good!!i must just add it wasnt easy getting this bood but i made plan!! lol "
— Dudette, 12/30/2013 -
" Well written, action packed. Keeps you moving along and reading at a good clip. "
— Jackieb, 12/25/2013 -
" This one really did not do it for me. Grisham is a much better author than this. Ending was interesting but still not the Grisham I know and like. "
— Tracy, 11/23/2013 -
" Based on 3 convicted judges, and Aaron Lake, who is going for POTUS. The 3 judges run ads in gay mags, and trap unsuspecting guys, and extort money outta them. They get Al (Lake), and only Teddy and the CIA stand btw Lake and the 3! "
— Ratnesh, 10/26/2013 -
" Read this a long time ago... Funny... Loved it. "
— May, 10/18/2013 -
" Minus the overall scam they run, the book is good and keeps you wondering. "
— Mark, 9/2/2013 -
" At first I thought there were two different stories in the book. There were so many characters, I started getting mixed up. About 2/3rds along, the two stories merged and made sense. The ending was a surprise for me. "
— JoAnn, 8/24/2013 -
" Three judges in Federal prison run a scam to get money from rich men. Their scam catch a Presidental Candidate supported by the CIA. The CIA become involved to protect candidate from embarassment. "
— Estevan, 7/8/2013 -
" A VERY INTERESTING BOOK,ITS ABOUT INMATES WHO PRACTICE LAW INSIDE THE PRISON.............. "
— Ptah, 4/10/2013 -
" I couldn't finish this. Struggled to get about halfway through, but it just wasn't going anywhere for me. I appreciated how all the plots were probably going to come together at the end, but I just didn't care enough about them individually to follow them through to see it happen. "
— Summerfly, 3/29/2013 -
" very slow grisham novel. not an engaging plotline and ending was a disappointment where not much was closed. "
— Daniel, 2/14/2013 -
" Niente, non riesco proprio ad appassionarmi a Grisham. Peccato :/ "
— Aries, 2/12/2013 -
" This book was brilliant and funny. Old guys conducting "law" in prision in wigs and undies. Then they find ways to outsmart and scam some weathy people out of some money. They get into a bit of trouble when they, unbeknownst to them, a runner for President! "
— Joy, 9/5/2012 -
" Great book as always from Grisham "
— Curtis, 1/12/2012 -
" Em and I read this out loud on a trip together. A clever plot - a great play on secret. "
— Matthew, 10/27/2011 -
" This was the best! I have been away from Mr. Grisham for awhile and I see what I have been missing. "
— Alice, 9/6/2011 -
" Not one of his best. "
— Alison, 7/13/2011 -
" Not the usual John Grisham style. Rather long and involved. "
— Charla, 8/6/2010 -
" Interesting story line and characters, but disappointing ending. "
— Valerie, 7/29/2010 -
" Interesting book, 4 stars, I held back one star for lanquage and one for subject matter, extorting gays. However the book flowed well and held my interest from beginning to end. "
— William, 6/15/2010 -
" Good, I suspected the brother, since he was the only one not eliminated in the 'investigation' good book overall, could use a postscript timed a year later describing what happens with the brother and the money "
— Craig, 5/10/2010 -
" Kept my interest and kept me awake driving back and forth to work. "
— Summers, 12/18/2008
About John Grisham
John Grisham is the author of more than thirty-five novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. Thirty-three of his crime thrillers have made the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list
About Frank Muller
Frank Muller (1951–2008) was an Audie Award–winning narrator. A classically trained actor, Frank appeared on both television and the stage. His credits include Hamlet, The Crucible, The Taming of the Shrew, The Importance of Being Earnest, Law & Order, All My Children, and many, many more. In 1999 Frank was awarded the AudioFile Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor in the audiobook community. He has also won twenty-three Earphones Awards.