The Pelican Brief by John Grisham | Legal Thriller, Deadly Conspiracy & Political Intrigue

When two Supreme Court justices are assassinated, law student Darby Shaw writes a simple legal brief that suddenly makes her the most wanted woman in America. The Pelican Brief blends courtroom tension with political conspiracy, unleashing a thriller where one young woman’s insight could topple the powerful — if she can survive long enough to tell the truth.

📖 Perfect for readers who love:

• Fast-paced legal thrillers with political twists

• Lone protagonists up against massive conspiracies

• Page-turners that mix law, suspense, and danger

📚 Condition: Very Good condition

✨ Why you’ll love it: This is Grisham at his sharpest — a mix of law, politics, and nail-biting suspense that made The Pelican Brief one of his most iconic, unputdownable thrillers.

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