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The Reckoning

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Michael Beck
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The electrifying new thriller from internationally bestselling author John Grisham.

John Grisham returns to Clanton, Mississippi, to tell the story of an unthinkable murder, the bizarre trial that followed it, and its profound and lasting effect on the people of Ford County.

Pete Banning was Clanton's favourite son, a returning war hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer, father, neighbour, and a faithful member of the Methodist Church. Then one cool October morning in 1946. he rose early, drove into town, walked into the church, and calmly shot and killed the Reverend Dexter Bell.

As if the murder wasn't shocking enough, it was even more baffling that Pete's only statement about it - to the sheriff, to his defense attorney, to the judge, to his family and friends, and to the people of Clanton - was 'I have nothing to say'.

And so the murder of the esteemed Reverend Bell became the most mysterious and unforgettable crime Ford County had ever known.


©2018 Belfry Holdings, Inc (P)2018 Random House Audio Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Murder Mississippi

Critic Reviews

"Scintillating storytelling." (The Sunday Times)

"A buoyant, mischievous thriller... This reliable best-selling author is feeling real pleasure, and not just obligation, in delivering his work." (New York Times)

"A wild, hard-to-put-down romp." (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
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Loved this book. Some of JG books are a bit meh, but this one is highly recommended. Was kept guessing till the end. The characters were excellent and I learnt so much about American/Phillipino history that I didn’t know. Really great story. A must read. Also loved the narrator and the Deep South accent. 👍

Excellent!

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Mr. Grisham has again left me sleepless and absolutely breathless to the very end.
Right to the very last few words.
if you start this story, you will NOT be able to stop. Thats a promise.

Wow! right to the end!

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This was not a typical Grisham story revolving around a big trial or court case. It was the story of a family, it kept me guessing till the very end, it had a really good twist I enjoyed it.

Good read

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one of the finest works of Mr. Grisham. the historical part is well researched and truly enjoyable. the last twist unpredictable.

at his best

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well written
excellent narration
depressing story
long awaiting explanation
slow and drawn out in some parts

headline apparently not optional after all

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Wow! This tale that goes from the Japanese invading the Philipines to the cotton fields and how all this affects the Banning family keeps you wanting to listen.

Cracking story

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This was a good story. I little drawn out at times and much about WWII perhaps to much.

Good Read

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Mr Grisham has written a masterpiece.
Left guessing to the very last ans a departure from most of hisd other novels enjoyed the whole story
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brilliant

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Excellent story. John Grisham always delivers. A master story teller. Will listen again at a later date.

The reckoning

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This is one of the best written books I have listened to/read. The narrator does an amazing job. I loved it that much I am purchasing the paperback version

Just WOW

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