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A law student writes a theory about two murdered judges, and someone wants her silent
1992Fast paceTense
What it is about
When two Supreme Court justices are murdered, Darby Shaw, a law student in New Orleans, writes a legal brief about who might be responsible. The brief reaches the wrong people, and she becomes a target. She goes on the run and turns to a reporter, Gray Grantham.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like legal thrillers with a chase.
What you will get
A page-turner you can read in a couple of evenings. It was also adapted into a film.
The Pelican Brief Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Conspiracy · Law · Chase
Length
435 pages · ≈ 12 h
More about this book
Characters
Darby Shaw and Gray Grantham.
Setting
Washington, D.C., and New Orleans.
What makes it different
A legal thriller that turns into a political chase.
Feel
Fast, tense and clever.
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