Sparring Partners

Novellas

By: John Grisham

Narrated by: Jeff Daniels, Ethan Hawke, January LaVoy, John Grisham

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The law works in mysterious ways in the first collection of novellas from John Grisham, the acknowledged master of the legal thriller.

“Grisham is exceptionally good at what he does.”—The Washington Post

“Homecoming” takes us back to Ford County, the fictional setting of many of John Grisham’s unforgettable stories, where Jake Brigance tries to help an old friend. Three years earlier, Mack Stafford stole money from his clients, divorced his wife, filed for bankruptcy, and left his family in the middle of the night. His homecoming does not go as planned.

In “Strawberry Moon,” we meet Cody Wallace, a young death row inmate only three hours away from execution. His lawyers can’t save him, the courts slam the door, and the governor says no to a last-minute request for clemency. As the clock winds down, Cody has one final request.

And in “Sparring Partners,” feuding brothers Kirk and Rusty Malloy struggle to keep their father’s once prosperous firm afloat. As it disintegrates, Diantha Bradshaw, the only person the partners trust, must make a choice: save the Malloys, or take a stand for the first time in her career and save herself.

By turns suspenseful, hilarious, powerful, and moving, these are three of the greatest stories John Grisham has ever told.

Critic reviews

Praise for John Grisham and Sparring Partners

“John Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we’ve got in the United States these days.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Grisham’s work—always superior entertainment—is evolving into something more serious, more powerful, more worthy of his exceptional talent.”—The Washington Post

“The law, by its nature, creates drama, and a new Grisham promises us an inside look at the dirty machineries of process and power, with plenty of entertainment.”—Los Angeles Times

“A legal literary legend.”—USA Today

“There’s courtroom intrigue, bribes and family drama galore. . . . If you thought Grisham novels were page-turners, the three novellas in Sparring Partners read even faster than that.”—Associated Press

“Excellent . . . Grisham’s novellas are just as powerful as his longer works.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Sparring Partners is another in a long list of John Grisham classics. . . . Enjoy it, and admire the skill of a truly great writer while pondering where his next book will take us.”—Bookreporter

Typical John Grisham

Three well constructed stories even though none seemed to have an ending leaving this reader wanting more. Although all three were read well, January LaVoy was close to perfect. One could tell not only when she was speaking as a woman but also as the many different men in her story.

Three novellas without an ending

These three novellas all started strong but didn’t deliver satisfying endings….it seemed liked Grisham lost interest. All three narrators were excellent.

Good Reed

I like Novelas they are shorter and easier to read and especially when they come in a package of three. If you like Grisham this is the perfect package of pleasure for you!

GOOD LISTENING LOVED IT.

THIS WAS WELL WRITTEN, I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE. WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WHO LIKES TO LISTEN TO AUDIO BOOKS.

Every story fascinating

Perfect for audible- great readers- the law has many faces! All in the details - vintage Grisham.