The Guardians
By John Grisham
- Release Date: 2019-10-15
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An idealistic lawyer makes dangerous enemies as he fights to free an innocent man sentenced to life in prison in this “suspenseful thriller mixed with powerful themes” (Associated Press).
In the small Florida town of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he worked late one night. The killer left no clues. There were no witnesses, no one with a motive. But the police soon came to suspect Quincy Miller, a young Black man who was once a client of Russo’s.
Quincy was tried, convicted, and sent to prison for life. For twenty-two years he languished in prison, maintaining his innocence. But no one was listening. He had no lawyer, no advocate on the outside. In desperation, he writes a letter to Guardian Ministries, a small nonprofit run by Cullen Post, a lawyer who is also an Episcopal minister.
Guardian accepts only a few innocence cases at a time. Cullen Post travels the country fighting wrongful convictions and taking on clients forgotten by the system. With Quincy Miller, though, he gets far more than he bargained for. Powerful, ruthless people murdered Keith Russo, and they do not want Quincy Miller exonerated.
They killed one lawyer twenty-two years ago, and they will kill another without a second thought.
Reviews
JG’s Stories
5By Stanman08John’s novels never fail to entertain!Another great one
5By G'Dad12I have become a real fan of Grisham and this book is another winner, very enjoyable and can recommend.The Guardians
5By MsGossOmg! This is one of Grisham’s best!Easy Read, Nice Pace
4By M_LuboNothing too dramatic in this book. A couple of moments of suspense, but overall just kind of a feel-good story about an attorney dedicated to trying to help right wrongs.PAS
4By Lexy 57Good easy read though sometimes predictable. Hard to put down once you’ve started.Great novel
5By Wildflower_12I’m smiling seeing a vision of Quincy dozing in that back seat. I’m smiling envisioning the trooper’s disbelief seeing those two preachers in the front seat of that pickup truck, and I’m laughing softly at such a beautiful ending to a horrific tale.I loved this book
5By BbcutupIt was a wonderful story..but don't stop here, please give me another like this.Great Read!!!
2By MA cdLike always John Grisham delivers a page turner. From beginning to end this was a great story. I feel like the story comes to life and I am engulfed in a story where I can picture each scene and each courtroom setting. I am on to my next book. Thank you Mr Grisham.2nd
5By Ambiz5This is my second time reading this masterful piece of fiction based on true events. I love it both times. I hope one day in the future to enjoy it again. Mr Grisham is my all time favorite writer. I have read nine better. Thanks for the adventure 📚📚📚BORING been there read this.
1By MadilucThis story has been done to many times. Just a group trying to get innocent people out of jail. Reads like any other story written about this story line. I could not finish itExcellent
5By Nickname is a readerRiveting, inspirational and with the flow of action that I love.A Good Read
4By Jam's I-phoneThis was a good book. Enjoyed it!The Guardians
5By ETretiredGreat read. Couldn’t put it down. Love John Grisham’s books!Loooooved it
5By NikkiR_1264Plain and simple - really good read about real life issues.Worth the wait
5By Spence 09by the middle of the book it was hard to put down. Good job to the author and research done.The Guardian
4By TefuegoExcellentExcellent read
5By zxovgExcellent. Storyline, movement, ending - all wonderful.Well written, a good, believable tale.
5By DickWCTypical Grisham, well researched and believable. Interesting, fleshed out characters.The Guardians
5By Brensch21Great Read! Based on real work going on.
