The Boys from Biloxi
By John Grisham
- Release Date: 2022-10-18
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From “a legal literary legend” (USA Today) comes a gripping thriller of two childhood friends who find themselves on opposite sides of the law as adults, with all of John Grisham’s trademark twists and turns.
For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches, resorts, and seafood industry. But it had a darker side. It was also notorious for corruption and vice, everything from gambling, prostitution, bootleg liquor, and drugs to contract killings. The vice was controlled by small cabal of mobsters, many of them rumored to be members of the Dixie Mafia.
Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco grew up in Biloxi in the sixties and were childhood friends, as well as Little League all-stars. But as teenagers, their lives took them in different directions. Keith’s father became a legendary prosecutor, determined to “clean up the Coast.” Hugh’s father became the “Boss” of Biloxi’s criminal underground. Keith went to law school and followed in his father’s footsteps. Hugh preferred the nightlife and worked in his father’s clubs. The two families were headed for a showdown—one that would ultimately happen in a courtroom.
Life itself hangs in the balance in The Boys from Biloxi, a sweeping saga rich with history and with a large cast of unforgettable characters.
Reviews
Boys from Biloxie
2By birdhouse#9No depth. Story not very interesting. Couldn’t really care what happens to any of the charactersNot so much…..
1By little freepHave been a huge fan of Grisham books over the years and this one was a major disappointment to say the least. After 140 pages or so, I had to call it quits, boring.Very slow
1By and investment advisorI love John Grisham but this book was so boring I gave up after I read 37%.Good story line
4By wentzofwar (xbox)Great book great story line! Just felt rushed I feel like this could easily have became close to a 1,000 page book but overall great storylines one of my top 10 Grisham favoritesGood story, but writing felt rushed
3By BanjohnsonCertainly kept you attention but his writing was so disjointed is was distractingBiloxi boys
2By kn nnReally so so, not one of bestJohn Gresham
5By loosing-itAnother page-turner from a great author!Really enjoyed this book
5By Zsa Zsa 1It’s a little bit too wordy with the legal jargon, but the baseline story is very good.Biloxi Boys
5By Rypt again!Again he wrote another awesome story ! I Haven’t read a book I didn’t like!Classic John Grissom
5By Mark-stratThis is classic John Grissom. An epic story, incredible characters, and the Grissom flair. I loved it!Boys from Biloxi
5By Lynn LincolnGreat read. Couldn’t put it downAmazing!
5By Future Mrs.TellerBring from Mobile and the Gulf Coast this book was truly riveting. My grandmother was quite a wild lady, and she could have easily rivaled with Ginger and the Carousel Club. I couldn’t put the book down once I started reading it.Not Bad
4By RBHansonIt’s a good story but lacks the drama of The Firm or A Time to Kill. I found myself getting bored at times. Overall, it is a easy read and has a good ending.Strategy
5By nicknametaffyThere’s never been a better Courtroom strategy writer ! EverThe Master Storyteller!
5By World BI can’t say that I’ve ever disliked one of the author’s novels. But this is one of his best stories. He takes us on a very believable journey of two boys - who grow apart with changing ideals - through a time of mob dominance in the Deep South. I found Mr. Grisham’s ability to weave in multiple characters and sub-plots over a 25+ year period without confusing me in the least to be nothing short of amazing.The Boys from Biloxi
3By zoesampoochieDragged on, found myself rooting for the bad guys.Awesome read
5By Don S Hermon, Me.Great read, best story ever.One of Grisham’s Best
5By skytraincoGreat story that is one of Grisham’s best. I love the ending!The Biloxi coast of good and evil
5By General57Not a bad read. As always, I learned something and went into a world I was not aware existed. A small twist on the rich man poor man tale. I especially liked the light hearted snippet about boxing.
