The Broker

Summary

The novel «The Broker» by John Grisham tells the story of Joel Backman, a powerful lawyer and lobbyist who finds himself at the center of an international conspiracy. After serving six years in prison for his involvement in a scandal involving the sale of secret satellite technology, Backman receives an unexpected pardon from the President of the United States. His release is orchestrated by the CIA, which plans to use him as bait to discover which foreign intelligence agencies are interested in his demise. Backman is sent to Italy, where he must hide under a new identity and learn to live anew. However, despite all precautions, his whereabouts become known, and he becomes the target of a manhunt. In his struggle to survive and save his life, Backman must use all his skills and connections to outwit his pursuers and uncover the truth about the conspiracy he was drawn into.