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Mitch McDeere, a Harvard law student graduates at the top of his class and is recruited by prestigious firms across the nation. He and his young wife finally settle on a close-knit, idyllic firm in Memphis. But when Mitch stumbles on shady business dealings and considers resigning, they learn just how close knit the firm is--no associate has ever left it alive. As he tries to hold onto his integrity, his family and his life, Mitch must play an increasingly dangerous game of cat and mouse.

An 11-year-old boy, Mark Sway, witnesses the suicide of a Mafia lawyer who unburdens himself of his client''s murderous secret before he pulls the trigger. Now Mark is stuck with the knowledge of the whereabouts of a missing body and a killer who wants to silence him, while an ambitious U.S attorney wants him to talk. His only ally is divorcee and novice attorney, Reggie Love, who has to earn the boy''s trust before she can help him live to see age 12.

THE RECKONING: THE ELECTRIFYING NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLER JOHN GRISHAM

À leur arrivée dans leur école de droit, Mark, Todd et Zola voulaient changer le monde, le rendre meilleur. Mais aujourd’hui, alors étudiants en dernière année, les trois amis s’aperçoivent qu’ils

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Un tempo socio di un prestigioso studio legale e uno degli uomini più ricchi e potenti di Washington, Joel Backman, noto come "il Broker", è in carcere da sei anni per aver tentato di piazzare sul mercato un software capace di neutralizzare il più sofisticato sistema di spionaggio satellitare. Ora il presidente degli Stati Uniti ha firmato i documenti per la sua liberazione. Cosa vuole da lui?

Thriller juvenil - 6 Casos para el jóven Theodore Boone, protagonista de esta serie bestseller a nivel mundial - Desde que se publicó su primera novela "A Time to Kill" en 1988, John Grisham ha publicado una novela por año, hay mas de 250 millones de sus libros en catalogo a nivel mundial, que han sido traducidos a 29 idiomas. 9 de sus novelas han sido adaptadas a la gran pantalla.

he most corrupt judge in US history.A young investigator with a secret informant.The electrifying new thriller. Lacy Stoltz never expected to be in the firing line. Investigating judicial misconduct by Florida's one thousand judges, her cases so far have been relatively unexciting. That's until she meets Greg Myers, an indicted lawyer with an assumed name, who has an extraordinary tale to tell.Myers is representing a whistle blower who knows of a judge involved in organised crime. Along with her gangster associates this judge has facilitated the building of a casino on an Indian reservation. At least two people who opposed the scheme are dead. Since the casino was built, the judge has made several fortunes off undeclared winnings. She owns property around the world, hires private jets to take her where she wishes, and her secret vaults are overflowing with rare books, art and jewels.No one has a clue what she's been doing - until now.Under Florida law, those who help the state recover illegally acquired assets stand to gain a large percentage of them. Myers and his whistle blower friend could make millions.But first they need Lacy to start an investigation. Is she ready to pit herself against the most corrupt judge in American history, a judge whose associates think nothing of murder?'The best thriller writer alive' Ken Follett

Un joven abogado, licenciado de la Universidad de Yale, se ve presionado a aceptar un puesto en un importante bufete y es chantajeado para entregar información privilegiada sobre una demanda multimillonaria. Cuando Kyle McAvoy, estudiante sobresaliente de Yale, esta a punto de terminar la carrera de derecho recibe la visita de un hombre que se identifica como el agente Plant de la FBI. Este le dice que si no acepta la oferta del bufete Scully & Pershing en Nueva York, posiblemente el bufete mas poderoso del pais, se hara publica la grabacion de un incidente que tuvo lugar hace 5 años: la supuesta violacion de una chica, compañera de estudios de la universidad. Kyle estuvo presente pero en realidad no sabe que paso. Ocurrio una noche cuando el y sus amigos iban borrachos y la chica tambien. Todos se habian acostado con ella anteriormente pero lo unico que Kyle tiene claro de aquella noche es que el no la toco. La chica se presento en comisaria para formalizar la acusacion de violacion varios dias mas tarde, pero los cargos se retiraron poco despues cuando se vio que ella no aportaba ninguna prueba y que se contradecia constantemente. Para Kyle y sus amigos era un episodio cerrado y olvidado. Ahora el agente Plant le informa de que ella volvera a poner la denuncia y que la grabacion esta en su poder. Aunque esta grabacion no aporta pruebas claras contra Kyle, si saliera a la luz su reputacion como abogado se vera dañada para siempre. Por lo tanto decide hacer lo que le piden: trabajara para Scully & Pershing y renunciara a su plan de dedicar un par de años a la defensa de los derechos de los pobres del estado de Virginia. En el bufete de Scully & Pershing se espera que los novatos trabajen 100 horas semanales y siempre con entusiasmo y entrega total. Asi eliminan rapidamente a los menos aptos. El s

Master thriller writer and worldwide Number 1 bestseller John Grisham takes you into the heart of America's Deep South with a collection of stories connected by the life and crimes of Ford County: a place of harsh beauty where broken dreams and final wishes converge. A mercy mission that is hilariously sidetracked by human weakness; a manipulative death row inmate with one last plea; a small town divorce attorney who suddenly hits pay dirt; a man that sets out to break a casino to revenge a broken heart...

Master thriller writer and worldwide Number 1 bestseller John Grisham takes you into the heart of America's Deep South with a collection of stories connected by the life and crimes of Ford County: a place of harsh beauty where broken dreams and final wishes converge. A mercy mission that is hilariously sidetracked by human weakness; a manipulative death row inmate with one last plea; a small town divorce attorney who suddenly hits pay dirt; a man that sets out to break a casino to revenge a broken heart...

Contemporary / American English (Available June 2008) Patrick Lanigan, a lawyer, dies in a car crash. Later, the partners in his law firm discover that Patrick is not really dead. He is living in Brazil, and he has 90 million dollars of his partners money

Contemporary / American English (Available June 2008) I have no job. I have no money. I have debts I cant pay. I do, however, have a case. Rudy Baylor is ready to finish law school but loses his first job before he has even started. Then Dot and Bud Black ask for his help in their fight against a powerful insurance company. Their son, Donny Ray, is dying. His claim for medical insurance has been refused. Can Rudy, an inexperienced student, really give them any hope?

In a crowded Mississippi courtroom, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town's water supply, causing the worst 'cancer cluster' in history.The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict or reverse it. Who are the nine? How will they vote? Can one be replaced before the case is ultimately decided?The Appealis a powerful, timely, and shocking story of political and legal intrigue, a story that will leave listeners unable to think about the electoral process or judicial system in quite the same way again.Grisham's background brings first hand knowledge of politics and court rooms, giving this novel vivid and dramatic detail.

Its a deadly game of blackmail. And theyre making him play. Kyle McAvoy is one of the outstanding legal students of his generation: hes good looking, has a brilliant mind and a glittering future ahead of him. But he has a secret from his past, a secret that threatens to destroy his fledgling career and, possibly, his entire life. One night that secret catches up with him in the form of some bad men in a dark alley -- they have a deeply compromising video of the incident that haunts him. The men make it clear to Kyle that he no longer owns his own future -- that he must do as they tell him, or the video will be made public knowledge, with all the unpleasant consequences. What price do they demand for Kyles secret?Strangely, it is for Kyle to do exactly what any ambitious young lawyer would want to do: take a job in New York as an associate at the largest law firm in the world , a job that is incredibly well paid and, with mammoth hours and outrageous billing, could lead to partnership and a fortune. But Kyle wont be working for the company, but against it -- passing on the secrets of the companys biggest trial to date, a dispute between two defense contractors worth billions of dollars to the victor. Now Kyle is caught between the criminal forces manipulating him and the FBI, who would love to unmask the conspiracy. Will his intellect, cunning and bravery be enough to extricate him from an impossible dilemma? Full of twists and turns and reminiscent of The Firm, The Associate is vintage John Grisham.

Contemporary / American English (Available June 2008) Ten-year-old Tonya Hailey is attacked and raped by two local men. Carl Lee, Tonyas father, shoots them. Now only his lawyer and friend, Jake Brigance, stands between him and the electric chair. Is there a legal defense for Carl Lees actions?