The Widow

The Widow by John Grisham 

From #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham comes his most gripping novel yet—and his first-ever whodunit. Known for redefining the legal thriller, Grisham now turns his storytelling prowess to a suspense-filled murder mystery. Simon Latch, a struggling lawyer in rural Virginia, thinks he’s landed the client of a lifetime when a wealthy widow walks into his office. But when she's hospitalized and later dies under suspicious circumstances, Simon becomes the prime suspect. With mounting circumstantial evidence and his freedom on the line, Simon must uncover the truth and expose the real killer before it's too late. A page-turner packed with twists, secrets, and courtroom drama, this is a must-read for fans of classic legal suspense and murder mysteries.

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