Description
The Appeal (2008) is a legal thriller by John Grisham that explores the intersection of corporate power and judicial politics. The story follows attorneys Wes and Mary Grace Payton, who secure a $41 million verdict against Krane Chemical for contaminating a Mississippi town's water supply, leading to cancer-related deaths. In response, Krane's owner, billionaire Carl Trudeau, seeks to overturn the verdict by manipulating the state's Supreme Court election. He backs Ron Fisk, a young, inexperienced lawyer, to unseat a liberal justice, aiming to sway the court in Krane's favor. The novel delves into themes of corruption, the influence of money in politics, and the ethical challenges within the judicial system.
- Pages: 385
- Genre: Legal Thriller
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN : 9789641919803
- Persian Title: کتاب استیناف اثر جان گریشام
