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Synopsis
In The Racketeer Malcolm Bannister is at the midpoint of a ten-year prison sentence for money laundering when he discovers that he has a chance of getting out. He was, in actuality, a former attorney and innocent of the crime he was charged with, and was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
U.S. Federal Judge Raymond Fawcett has become the fifth acting federal judge to be murdered.
Malcolm Bannister knows who is responsible for Judge Fawcett's death, and he knows why the murder was committed.
Judge Fawcett's body, along with that of his lovely secretary, was found inside a cabin on the lake. No signs of struggle, forced entry or obvious clues were left. An almost impenetrable safe inside was found open but devoid of its contents.
The FBI is on the trail, but they have no real leads. Malcolm Bannister has answers for them, but his time in prison and his knowledge as a lawyer tell him to play his cards right. What he knows could set off a series of events no one could predict. He has driving motives, assurance of his own innocence, and information he can barter, providing he can take advantage of some of the provisions within the legal system, specifically Rule 35 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
The audiobook gives Malcolm's back story and follows his everyday activity as he is caught up in the system.
American writer John Grisham was born in 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Although his dream was to play professional baseball, he ended up getting degrees in accounting and law, practicing criminal defense and personal injury litigation. He served in the state House of Representatives for over ten years. He began writing legal thrillers as a hobby while working at his regular job. His hobby soon became a full-time vocation following the success of his early novels.
Grisham lives with his wife and children in Mississippi and Virginia, where he continues to write.
"Nice and well written story especially the description that the Author gives about the inside life of a prisoner. And ofcourse the twist in the story is also something that will keep you hooked. But at some places I have felt a bit of drag. There were certain unwanted content which really had no significance and in fact made the reading boring. But overall the book is definitely a must-read."
— June (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[An] exhilarating tale…Grisham writes with rekindled vigor here.”
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“[The Racketeer] is engaging and illuminating in equal measure.”
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“John Grisham’s latest legal thriller possesses all the elements that have already made it a number one bestseller.”
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“[A] twisty, precisely plotted legal thriller.”
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“As ever, a solid, unflashy performance by Grisham.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
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A #1 nWall Street Journaln bestseller
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A 2012 Washington Post Notable Book for Fiction
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A Washington Post bestseller
The Racketeer Listener Reviews
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Jackie, 1/11/2021
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" I have read every book written by John Grisham, even the awful ones about sports, and I can honestly say that this is my favorite book by him. The twist at the ending was a complete surprise and the protagonist, Malcolm Bannister, was very engaging. Grisham (almost) always tells a good story and The Racketeer is another success in his list. "
— BRob, 6/8/2020 -
" Loved it. "
— Richard , 2/18/2017 -
" I liked it. Nice to have African American hero. "
— Mia, 2/15/2014 -
" Full of twists and turns. A legal thriller without being a criminal law tutorial. "
— Terri, 2/9/2014 -
" Excellent Grisham book. One of his bests. "
— Carolyn, 2/6/2014 -
" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am a fan of Grisham so perhaps not the most objective reader, but it was a fun and plot twisting read. "
— Karen, 1/31/2014 -
" Didn't like the main character; didn't finish the book. "
— Joanne, 1/19/2014 -
" Grisham is still the best legal thriller writer around. 3.5 stars. "
— Paula, 1/19/2014 -
" Really enjoyed this Grisham thriller. Great twists and plot! "
— Fred, 1/15/2014 -
" Excellent plot in typical John Grisham style. He always manages to give enough clues to keep one guessing but has a few surprises along the way. Very entertaining. "
— Carol, 1/13/2014
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 JD Jackson
JD Jackson is a theater professor, aspiring stage director, and award-winning audiobook narrator. He is a classically trained actor, and his television and film credits include roles on House, ER, Law & Order, Hack, Sherrybaby, Diary of a City Priest, and Lucky Number Slevin. He is the recipient of more than a dozen Earphones Awards for narration and an Odyssey Honor for G. Neri’s Ghetto Cowboy, and he was also named one of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voices of the Year for 2012 and 2013. An adjunct professor at Los Angeles Southwest College, he has an MFA in theater from Temple University.