The Widow: A Classic, Compulsive Courtroom Thriller by John Grisham

Dive into the latest gripping legal thriller from John Grisham, the master storyteller whose works have sold over 350 million copies worldwide. The Widow combines classic Grisham courtroom drama with a confounding murder mystery, centering on a desperate lawyer whose life takes a dangerous turn.

The Plot

Struggling lawyer Simon Latch sees his luck change when 85-year-old Eleanor Barnett hires him to secure a new will, claiming she possesses a secret $20 million fortune. As Simon tries to keep this wealth hidden, he makes a terrible mistake. When Eleanor is hospitalized after an accident, secrets surface, and Simon soon finds himself on trial for a crime he insists he didn't commit: murder.

• Classic John Grisham courtroom drama structure.
• A confounding murder mystery woven into the legal proceedings.
• Features a desperate lawyer entangled with a wealthy, secretive client.
• From the author celebrated for knowing his stuff and being a born storyteller.

• Author: John Grisham
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 416 pages
• Publication Date: June 16, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1399703437
• Dimensions: 128 x 38 x 198 mm
• Weight: 290 g
• Edition: 1st Edition

If you enjoy taut, thrilling novels where hidden secrets threaten to unravel everything, The Widow is the essential next read from the master of the legal thriller.