SPARRING PARTNERS

Description

In his first collection of novellas, John Grisham delivers three compelling stories that delve into the complexities of the legal world.​

Homecoming
Jake Brigance, the protagonist from A Time to Kill, returns in this novella. He is approached by a couple who bring a letter from Mack Stafford, a disgraced former lawyer who vanished years ago. This unexpected reunion leads to a journey of redemption and justice.​

Strawberry Moon
Cody Wallace, a young death row inmate, faces his final hours as his execution looms. With no legal recourse left, he makes a poignant request that challenges the system and explores themes of humanity and mercy.​

Sparring Partners
The Malloy brothers, Kirk and Rusty, inherit their father’s law firm amidst scandal and dysfunction. As the firm teeters on the brink of collapse, Diantha Bradshaw, the firm’s managing director, must decide whether to salvage the Malloy legacy or forge her own path.​

Each novella in Sparring Partners showcases Grisham’s signature storytelling, blending suspense, legal drama, and moral dilemmas.​