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The Reckoning: A Novel

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Michael Beck

17 Hours 37 Minutes

Random House (Audio)

October 2018

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • John Grisham's most powerful, surprising, and suspenseful thriller yet • “A murder mystery, a courtroom drama, a family saga.” —USA Today
 
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 a major novel unlike anything he has written before, 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 tradition of Southern Gothic storytelling, The Reckoning would not be complete without Grisham’s signature layers of legal suspense, and he delivers on every page.

Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!

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  • Savannah S.

    Amazing story, enthralling. Great narrator

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  • Janice M.

    Grisham never disappoints! Another fantastic book, each book just gets better and better.. I will be thinking about this one for awhile.. this was a complete surprise ending.. can’t wait till his next one!

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  • Brandie R.

    This book kept me wondering all the way through, so realistic and human.

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  • Katherine K.

    I’ve read or listened to all John Grisham’s works...and until The Reckoning, liked them all. This one took much of my fortitude to get thru because for me, it was a depressing, sad horror story. I’ll think twice about buying any of his books in the future...this one completely turned me off!

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  • Chris D.

    Way too long of a story, I just didn't like it.

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  • Richard S.

    Truly great book. I really enjoyed listening to this book and made me think even after it was finished. Strongly recommend and hold onto your seat, it will have you coming back for more!

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  • Robert E.

    A very good story. Looking forward to the next John Grisham volume

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  • Robert G.

    I’m surprised with the previous listeners reviews. My feelings about this book are completely contrary to those reviewers. The book was extremely slow. I would describe it as boring. The mystery is no mystery at all. If you half half a brain you will be able to predict the ending. I would not recommend this book. Very disappointing.

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  • Arthur B.

    Good story Terrible southern accent

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  • Jeffrey M.

    Wow! I endured it. Too much between the covers that keeps repeating. Too simple of plot, too predictive of what happens next. I am a Grisham fan, so I stayed with it. But this was too much to endure. Narration was fine, but SLOW.

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