The Client
Brief Overview
The novel "The Client" by John Grisham tells the story of an eleven-year-old boy named Mark Sway, who accidentally witnesses the suicide of mafia lawyer Jerome Clifford. Before dying, Clifford reveals to Mark the secret location of a senator's body, murdered by the mafia. Realizing that this information makes him a target for both the mafia and the FBI, Mark seeks help from attorney Reggie Love. Together, they try to protect Mark from persecution and ensure his safety while the FBI and the mafia hunt him down. The novel explores themes of justice, morality, and survival in difficult circumstances.
Date of publication: 15 December 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Detective
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