The Testament
By John Grisham
- Release Date: 1999-02-02
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A disgraced corporate attorney ventures into a potentially lethal jungle, on a job no one wants, in this “entertaining page-turner” (USA Today) from the master of the legal thriller.
In a plush Virginia office, a rich, angry old man is furiously rewriting his will. With his death just hours away, Troy Phelan wants to send a message to his children, his ex-wives, and his minions—a message that will touch off a vicious legal battle and transform dozens of lives.
Because Troy Phelan’s new will names a sole surprise heir to his eleven-billion-dollar fortune: a mysterious woman named Rachel Lane, a missionary living deep in the jungles of Brazil.
Enter the lawyers. Nate O’Riley is fresh out of rehab, handpicked for his last job: to find Rachel Lane at any cost. As Phelan’s family circles like vultures in D.C., Nate goes crashing through the Brazilian jungle, entering a world where money means nothing, where death is just one misstep away, and where a woman—pursued by enemies and friends alike—holds a stunning surprise of her own.
Reviews
Testament
5By Running RGreat read. Takes you away from reality.Lovely and great read
5By picasolovrReminds me of Mitchner’s Cheasapeake but all about The swamps of Brazil.Spectacular
5By Didi of 5Great great book.The BEST thing
5By people 3027What I like, I am loss for words- love it allI loved this book. Great plot. John Grisham Is such a great writer John Grisham is.
5By skierspencerMany locations. Redemption of an attorney. Who wouldn’t love that!A testament to Grisham’s masterful skills as a storyteller!
5By ES the horror fanAwesome, absolutely awesome!!! A book that demonstrates how limitless greed and lust can be, while also showing the virtues and rewards of kindness, love, and faith. Don’t ever stop writing, John Grisham! The world has more than one master storyteller, but you are high on the list! The day you die, leaving the world a sadder place without your excellent writing, will be an extremely sad day. Because it means that the only way we will get to enjoy your wonderful stories is through the everything you will have written and published up to that point. I love reading books by lots of different authors, so John Grisham isn’t the only one I can honestly say that about. But he is probably one of the rare authors who can write so well. Let’s appreciate all of the truly wonderful storytellers who are still living, folks! The ones that we truly consider masters! Since they are only human, their gifts won’t last forever and probably not long enough! If you want another fantastic book from THIS author, The Testament is a great time that you definitely shouldn’t miss!A good read.
3By J E PilchHe has written much better books but this one still had me reading to the very end! What a surprise ending. Thanks again John, what a story.The testament
5By helmfyVery very good story. Could not put it down. When finished I was saddened to leave the characters behind. What a wonderful story!A refreshing surprise
5By Mone'MarieMy favorite of all timeGreat!
5By WJMrebornLongtime Grisham Fan. This one I missed. Probably one of his great works. So involved, and for me, very meaningful.Amazing
5By Tim WillifordIt is rare that you read a work of fiction that challenges you to strive to become a better person and is entertaining all at the same time. This book is like no other novel I've ever read. It goes from extreme simplicity to extreme greed in just the turn of the page - and caught in the middle is the lead character, Nate, who I feel like I know personally. I loved this book so much that I stopped reading it abut 60 pages from the end just so I could make sure that I could finish it in peace and quiet the next morning. Reading this book is an experience I hope I never forget.Brought me to tears
5By Mark&MarthaOnce again, John has gone beyond my expectations, threading the plot ever so delicately, leading me to believe the outcome might be A when in fact it was B, and B was even more amazing than I had hoped for A! Those who read John Grisham will appreciate the sensitive way he has exposed the scale of human values from the bottom of the barrel to the most enlightened among us. A definite read for anyone with a good heart!John Grisham did it again
5By MonetGaySuper love this book!Very good book
5By jr05fatboyMy mother gave me this book and another of Grisham's books, The Brethren. I really enjoyed both books very much and am looking forward to getting another.Testimate
5By KwwrayGreat bookThe Testament
5By Skybolt 260A really outstanding tale that I couldn't put down. I wish he would pen a Part II, quickly!The Testament
4By Moonunit1As always, Mr. Grisham takes you on a journey of greed, lust and life as it is portrayed in his fantasy world. A nice place to escape too. Fun and easy read.A definite page turner!
5By BenjaminSiegelI've read quite of few Grisham legal thrillers and I must say this has got to be the best one yet!One word....
5By Lizzylou1982Fantastic!!! Love love love this book!! Such a wonderful story!!! A+++++
