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In John Grisham’s legal thriller, disgruntled businessman Carl Trudeau faces a Mississippi court ruling that accuses his chemical firm of disposing toxic waste into a town’s water supply, sparking a widespread cancer outbreak. Determined to protect his interests, Trudeau secures a seat on the state Supreme Court by recruiting, manipulating and financing a candidate he believes will be sympathetic to his cause. The novel explores the intersection of environmental law, corporate malfeasance, and the corrupting influence of money in the judicial system.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: John Grisham
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