The Reckoning by John Grisham Hardcover First Edition 2018 Legal Thriller Novel

The Reckoning by John Grisham is a compelling legal thriller and historical fiction novel that follows the story of Pete Banning, a decorated World War II hero who shocks his small Mississippi town by committing a cold-blooded murder. Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and the jungles of the Philippines, the narrative weaves together a complex mystery involving family secrets, legal suspense, and a search for a motive that Banning is determined to take to his grave. This first edition hardcover includes the original dust jacket, featuring evocative cover art of a Southern landscape at sunset. Published by Doubleday in 2018, it offers a deep dive into Southern Gothic storytelling with Grisham's signature courtroom drama.