The Whistler

Hardback Published on: 25/10/2016
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Synopsis

There are many chapters to the story, some still being written. The purpose of this little meeting is to tell you enough to make you curious, but also to frighten you enough to back off if you want. That’s the real question right now: Do you want to get involved?

The most corrupt judge in US history. A young investigator with a secret informant. The electrifying new thriller.

Lacy Stoltz never expected to be in the firing line. Investigating judicial misconduct by Florida's one thousand judges, her cases so far have been relatively unexciting. That's until she meets Greg Myers, an indicted lawyer with an assumed name, who has an extraordinary tale to tell. Myers is representing a whistle blower who knows of a judge involved in organised crime.

Along with her gangster associates this judge has facilitated the building of a casino on an Indian reservation. At least two people who opposed the scheme are dead. Since the casino was built, the judge has made several fortunes off undeclared winnings. She owns property around the world, hires private jets to take her where she wishes and her secret vaults are overflowing with rare books, art and jewels. No one has a clue what she's been doing - until now.

Under Florida law, those who help the state recover illegally acquired assets stand to gain a large percentage of them. Myers and his whistle blower friend could make millions. But first they need Lacy to start an investigation.

Is she ready to pit herself against the most corrupt judge in American history, a judge whose associates think nothing of murder?

"His values don’t change, and neither do his tactics, but the Grisham formula hasn’t gotten old." - The New York Times

Undoubtedly one of the greatest and most popular thriller writers of all time, John Grisham started his career juggling a day job at a small law practice in Mississippi with penning his debut A Time to Kill but real success came with his follow-up novel The Firm when it was picked up for a Hollywood adaptation. Since then he’s repeated this success with worldwide bestsellers including The Pelican Brief, The Rainmaker and The Runaway Jury.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781444791105
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 239 x 163 x 35 mm
  • Weight: 636g

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The Whistler
Thriller with plenty of action
Set in North Florida, USA, this is a fast moving thriller that kept my attention throughout - with a few shocks and plenty of page turning action. Great ... READ MORE
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My First Gripping Thriller
This is the first thriller I have ever read. I got it several months ago and decided to read it just last week. I was intrigued by the story on the back co... READ MORE
Benjamin Hegan
The Whistler
A new investigation arm to explore
This is the prequel to John Grisham’s newest book The Judge’s List. I’m due to read that as part of an Instagram readalong soon, so wanted to catch-up with... READ MORE
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The Whistler by John Grisham
The Whistler by John Grisham is a very complex and interesting story about an Indian casino and a mafia gang controlling the area. How three people work to... READ MORE
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