If you revel in the twists and turns of a well-crafted legal thriller that wades through the murky waters of politics and corruption, "The Pelican Brief" could be a compelling read for you. As the protagonist, Darby Shaw, finds herself entangled in a high-stakes game of power, the book's pace and Grisham's skill at creating suspense will keep you captivated till the last page.

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• Evergreen Teen Book Award (1995)

Two Supreme Court Justices are dead Their murders remain unsolved Darby Shaw a brilliant and beautiful New Orleans legal student draws up a speculative legal brief which links the deaths and uncovers an astonishing presidential conspiracy When her boyfriend is atomised in a car bomb it becomes clear that somebody is intent on silencing Darby for good Somebody who will stop at nothing to preserve the secrets of the Pelican Brief

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