2 Novels by John Grisham - The Summons / The King of Torts

2 Novels by John Grisham - The Summons / The King of Torts

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In The Summons, law professor Ray Atlee returns to his childhood home in Clanton, Mississippi, summoned by his dying father, Judge Reuben Atlee, to discuss the estate. But when Ray arrives, he finds his father deadand a hidden stash of over three million dollars in cash. The money isnt mentioned in the will, and Ray decides to keep it secret. As he tries to uncover its origin, hes drawn into a dangerous web of threats, break-ins, and moral dilemmas. Someone else knows about the money, and Rays quiet life unravels as he navigates family tensions, legal ambiguity, and the shadowy past of a man he thought he knew. The novel explores themes of integrity, secrecy, and the price of inheritance.

In The King of Torts, Clay Carter is a weary public defender in Washington, D.C., stuck in a dead-end job and a failing relationship. When he takes on the case of Tequila Watson, accused of a random murder, Clay uncovers a pharmaceutical conspiracy involving an experimental drug that causes violent behavior. A mysterious figure named Max Pace offers Clay a chance to enter the lucrative world of mass tort litigation. Seduced by wealth and fame, Clay launches a meteoric rise as a celebrity lawyer, earning millions while losing his moral compass. But insider trading accusations, failed lawsuits, and betrayed clients bring his empire crashing down. As Clay faces bankruptcy and disgrace, he must reckon with the cost of ambition and the ethical compromises that led him there. The novel is a cautionary tale about greed, justice, and the seductive power of success.