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The Racketeer

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
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A judge has been brutally murdered.

His body is found in a remote lakeside cabin. There is no sign of forced entry or a struggle. Just two dead bodies - the judge and his secretary - and one state-of-the-art safe, opened and emptied.

Ex-attorney Malcolm Bannister knows who killed the judge - and why. The FBI need to know his secrets. And Bannister is ready to talk. But there's a catch: he is currently serving a ten-year prison sentence.

Bannister knows that everything has a price - and this racketeer wasn't born yesterday.

350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER

Readers are raving about The Racketeer:

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Critic reviews

"Grisham is brilliantly comic in a novel that is full of zest and brimming with memorable characters and rich storylines." (The Sunday Times)

"Superbly plotted legal thriller." (Sunday Express)

"The best thriller writer alive" (Ken Follett, Evening Standard)
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Fine story and nice surprises. The twists are not entirely predictable yet there is a level of detail in the narrative, which leaves very few options for the final revelation. Massively entertaining; a perfect summer holiday listen.

Excellent and not just court room

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Although the author claims that very little research was done and sort of hinted that the story is far fetched, it was very believable. Could not stop listening.

Brilliant!!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Great story as usual

What other book might you compare The Racketeer to and why?

The Rain Maker. First person narrative

What does J. D. Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Phonetics

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Quinn's interrogation

Any additional comments?

It's a must read! Oh, is it a must listen instead?

Fantastic

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If you could sum up The Racketeer in three words, what would they be?

Great Unique Plot

What other book might you compare The Racketeer to and why?

Grisham's "Testament" as it keeps you guessing until the end

What about J. D. Jackson’s performance did you like?

He is one of the best. Read with enthusiasm.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Many moments of intrigue

One of Grisham's best

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You'll love it. Lots's of twists, turns and a fabulous storyline I was enthralled from start to finish.

His Best Book Ever

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I enjoyed the listen but the pace of events was a little slow at times and this detracted from the enjoyment.

An interesting twist of events in the story that I hadn't seen coming from afar and the reading was very well done. I will need to check out other Grisham books before I know whether this pace is typical.

A slightly faster pace needed but a good story..

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What made the experience of listening to The Racketeer the most enjoyable?

Very clear audio recording, very clear story. Kept me intrigued to the very end.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Racketeer?

All of it.

What about J. D. Jackson’s performance did you like?

Clear, well spoken. No annoying bits.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Great, easy to listen to, intriguing story

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Very enjoyable story with Grishams own way of delving into the ironies of the law.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No boring bits in this one.

Any additional comments?

Loved this book, entertaining to the end.

Twists and Turns All the way

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As with most of the Grisham books I've listened too, I loved this book. I didn't guess the ending, and didn't try to - I just enjoyed where the story took me. I always find John Grisham's books easy to read, and while they are always on a law based theme, I like the variety amongst them. With many books I find I am reading waiting for the big twist or revelation at the end. Rarely do I do this with these books as they're enjoyable throughout. This was no exception. Thumbs up from me.

J. D. Jackson was outstanding with the delivery of the story

A Little Differnt But A great Book

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Would you listen to The Racketeer again? Why?

Yes! Great story..some courtroom drama would have been good but overall, fantastic.

What about J. D. Jackson’s performance did you like?

He accurately captured each mood and the essence of the characters

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

There were moments of surprise and quite a few smiles

Brilliant!

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