The Last Juror

A Novel

By: John Grisham

Narrated by: Michael Beck

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A newspaperman watches as former jurors drop like flies in this riveting legal thriller hailed as “classic Grisham, full of excitement and colorful characters” (The Denver Post).

“One of his best: a thoughtful and atmospheric thriller.”—The New York Times

In 1970, Willie Traynor comes to Clanton, Mississippi, in a Triumph Spitfire and a fog of vague ambitions. Within a year, the twenty-three-year-old finds himself the owner of Ford County’s only newspaper, famous for its well-crafted obituaries. While the rest of America is in the grips of turmoil, Clanton lives on the edge of another age—until the brutal murder of a young mother rocks the town and thrusts Willie into the center of a storm.

Daring to report the true horrors of the crime, Willie makes as many friends as enemies in Clanton, and over the next decade he sometimes wonders how he got there in the first place. But he can never escape the crime that shattered his innocence or the criminal whose evil left an indelible stain. Because as the ghosts of the South’s past gather around Willie, as tension swirls around Clanton, men and women who served on a jury nine years ago are starting to die one by one—as a killer exacts the ultimate revenge.

Critic reviews

Praise for the novels of John Grisham

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

“In all of Grisham’s best books . . . the reader gets good company, a vigorous runaround and . . . a bit of a legal education.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times

“Grisham’s books are smart, imaginative, and funny, populated by complex, interesting people.”—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

“John Grisham owns the legal thriller.” —The Denver Post

Great narrator

Fascinating story of small town southern life. Michael Beck is an outstanding reader.

Not a

If you enjoyed "The Painted House" this book is more like that than the other Grisham novels. Although there is a court case in the book, the book does not revolve around it. The book focuses on the small town life of a southern newspaper owner during the 1970s and his friendship with an elderly black woman. There is not a cliffhanger plot, but the stories are entertaining and the reader is so good that you will find yourself wanting to continue listening. As long as you don't go into the book expecting a "courtroom thriller," you will find it very enjoyable!

Absolutely loved this one!

Wow, what a story. This was another John Grisham book I had never read, nor listened to. I couldn't stop listening. So beautifully written! I'll have to look if a movie was made after this book. Michael Beck was the perfect choice for narration. Thank you John Grisham for writing such rich stories!
Audible addict,
SFe, NM

Loved it

Murder and mystery southern style. John Grishom is the master, I really enjoyed this book right to the end

One of Grisham's Best!

Would you listen to The Last Juror again? Why?

Yes, in fact, I'm currently listening to it again...for at least the 3rd time!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Miss Callie - she held fast to her belief!

Which character – as performed by Michael Beck – was your favorite?

Miss Callie

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It had humor, it had drama, it had sadness...one of his best!

Any additional comments?

No