The Racketeer

By: John Grisham

Narrated by: JD Jackson

Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Given the importance of what they do, and the controversies that often surround them, and the violent people they sometimes confront, it is remarkable that in the history of this country only four active federal judges have been murdered.

Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five.

Who is the Racketeer? And what does he have to do with the judge’s untimely demise? His name, for the moment, is Malcolm Bannister. Job status? Former attorney. Current residence? The Federal Prison Camp near Frostburg, Maryland.

On paper, Malcolm’s situation isn’t looking too good these days, but he’s got an ace up his sleeve. He knows who killed Judge Fawcett, and he knows why. The judge’s body was found in his remote lakeside cabin. There was no forced entry, no struggle, just two dead bodies: Judge Fawcett and his young secretary. And one large, state-of-the-art, extremely secure safe, opened and emptied.

What was in the safe? The FBI would love to know. And Malcolm Bannister would love to tell them. But everything has a price—especially information as explosive as the sequence of events that led to Judge Fawcett’s death. And the Racketeer wasn’t born yesterday....

Nothing is as it seems and everything’s fair game in this wickedly clever new novel from John Grisham, the undisputed master of the legal thriller.

©2012 Belfry Holdings, Inc. (P)2012 Random House Audio

A different storyline from other Grisham novels.

What did you love best about The Racketeer?

I typically enjoy John Grisham books, but sometimes they all run together, and I can't remember specific plot lines or characters. This book, while still definitely a Grisham novel, felt different than his most recent ones. The main character IS a lawyer, but he is in prison, so it's a more unique approach in that way.

Have you listened to any of J.D. Jackson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I grew to like the narrator. At first, he was a little too slow for me. I like more fast paced narrators, usually. But, his style and speed really fit the novel well.

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy Grisham books, this one is excellent. It kept me interested, and I found myself anxious to get back into the car to find out what happened. I love Grisham's 3rd person omniscient narration; I feel like it keeps the reader in more suspense.

Great story

This was my favorite book that I listened to in 2015....and I listened to about 12 books!

Twists & turns

Loved every twist and turn! The performance was spot on. Grisham hit it out of the ballpark with one.

Another home run.

Great story line ,keeps listeners attention all through the story,makes me want to hear other stories by writer.

One of John Grisham's Best

If you could sum up The Racketeer in three words, what would they be?

To me this book was different from the rest of John Grisham's books but excellent in every way. The story line was great and the ending was a surprise. All in all I thoroughly enjoy every thing about the book! I couldn't quit listening to it.

John Grisham delivers again

What did you love best about The Racketeer?

An interesting plot that captivates you within minutes and keeps you interested until the end.

What did you like best about this story?

Captivating.

What does J.D. Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

J.D. Jackson brought the personality of the characters to life, enabling the movie screen in my mind to visualize them with extreme clarity.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This was a book I listened to in one sitting. My wife accused me of being anti social.

Any additional comments?

An interesting, complex plot. The authors note at the end was anti climatic. I was surprised as a few of the characters could not of held the jobs or owned the types of buisiness they did being convicted felons. Artistic license I suppose, but that was the only disappointment in the novel. John Grisham Delivers once again.

brilliant

another smashing novel by John Grisham one of the best I believe in my collection with twists and turns around every corner it is a must-read for any fan. the narrator did a excellent job with storyline and voice

Not prime Grisham!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Not really. Could put it down without hesitation. Did not have the same quality his old books had.

WOW HE DOES IT AGAIN...

What did you love best about The Racketeer?

THE GUESSING GAME

Any additional comments?

I LOVE THIS AUTHOR ALL OF HIS BOOKS MAKE MY DAYS MORE FULFILLED.

Great Grisham Ride

Would you listen to The Racketeer again? Why?

Yes, just to pick-up on the clues that I missed in the first listen.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Racketeer?

When all the pieces start coming together......and you knew the main character was going to make the government bad guys pay for their sins.

Which scene was your favorite?

The ending.....very satisfying.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I spaced it out....hated for it to be over.

Any additional comments?

Great, fast paced "Grisham" ride.....liked the characters immensly but the story was just so much fun.