The Widow: A Novel | John Grisham

The Widow: A Novel

Extended Synopsis

In his first-ever classic whodunit, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers a suspenseful thriller that rivals his legendary courtroom dramas. Simon Latch is a small-time lawyer in rural Virginia struggling to make ends meet as his marriage deteriorates. His luck appears to change when Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow, walks into his office needing a new will to manage a secretly inherited small fortune. Simon works quietly to keep her immense wealth under the radar, but the situation quickly unravels. Following a mysterious car accident that leaves Eleanor hospitalized, Simon realizes nothing is as it seems. Suddenly, he finds himself framed and on trial for a murder he swears he didn't commit. Facing a mountain of circumstantial evidence and the threat of life behind bars, Simon must race against time to uncover the real killer and clear his name.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

Ideal for fans of gripping legal thrillers, classic murder mysteries, and courtroom suspense. A must-read for loyal followers of John Grisham seeking a fast-paced, high-stakes narrative that blends criminal defense with a thrilling race-against-time investigation.

Author Biography

John Grisham is an acclaimed American writer, attorney, and former Mississippi State Representative. After receiving his law degree from the University of Mississippi and practicing criminal law, he transitioned to a full-time writing career following the publication of his debut novel, A Time to Kill, in 1989. Grisham has since authored dozens of global bestsellers, including The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Client, many of which have been adapted into major motion pictures. He is universally celebrated as the modern master of the legal thriller.

Accolades & Awards

• Written by the #1 New York Times bestselling master of the legal thriller, marking his highly anticipated debut into the traditional whodunit genre.
• Praised by acclaimed author Chris Whitaker as "a classic, compulsive, taut and thrilling novel" that represents Grisham at his "irresistible, unforgettable best."

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