#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Investigator Lacy Stoltz follows the trail of a serial killer, and closes in on a shocking suspect—a sitting judge—in “one of the best crime reads of the year.... Bristling with high-tech detail and shivering with suspense.... Worth staying up all night to finish” (Wall Street Journal). In The Whistler, Lacy Stoltz investigated a corrupt judge who was taking millions in bribes from a crime syndicate. She put the criminals away, but only after being attacked and nearly killed. Three years later, and approaching forty, she is tired of her work for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct and ready for a change.Then she meets a mysterious woman who is so frightened she uses a number of aliases. Jeri Crosby’s father was murdered twenty years earlier in a case that remains unsolved and that has grown stone cold. But Jeri has a suspect whom she has become obsessed with and has stalked for two decades. Along the way, she has discovered other victims.Suspicions are easy enough, but proof seems impossible. The man is brilliant, patient, and always one step ahead of law enforcement. He is the most cunning of all serial killers. He knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law.He is a judge, in Florida—under Lacy’s jurisdiction.He has a list, with the names of his victims and targets, all unsuspecting people unlucky enough to have crossed his path and wronged him in some way. How can Lacy pursue him, without becoming the next name on his list?The Judge’s List is by any measure John Grisham’s most surprising, chilling novel yet.
In the captivating sequel to The Whistler, John Grisham takes readers on a thrilling journey with Lacy Stoltz, a young lawyer determined to expose a corrupt judge and bring justice to those he has wronged.
Years after Lacy's encounter with the enigmatic investigator known as The Whistler, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse when she uncovers a list of names hidden in a deceased judge's chambers. This list exposes a vast network of corruption that reaches the highest levels of power.
As Lacy delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of secrets and betrayals that threaten not only her life but also the lives of those she holds dear. With the clock ticking, Lacy must race against time to expose the truth before it's too late.
The Judge's List is a gripping legal thriller that delves into the dark side of the justice system and the lengths to which some will go to protect their secrets. With his signature blend of suspense, Grisham keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
This compelling novel explores the themes of justice, corruption, and the power of truth. Lacy's unwavering determination to expose the truth, even in the face of danger, serves as an inspiration to readers, highlighting the importance of integrity and perseverance in the pursuit of justice.
