The Boys from Biloxi
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Chapter Book · 2022

The Boys from Biloxi

By John Grisham

Childhood friends face off in a courtroom battle with life-altering stakes.

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464 pages· 134,357 words
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In Biloxi, childhood friends Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco find themselves on opposing sides of the law. Keith follows his prosecutor father's path, while Hugh embraces his father's criminal empire. As their families clash, a courtroom showdown looms, threatening to change their lives forever. Will justice prevail, or will the dark underbelly of Biloxi claim another victory? Dive into a gripping saga of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for redemption.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Two families. One courtroom showdown. - John Grisham’s most gripping thriller yet. - “A legal literary legend.” –USA Today John Grisham returns to Mississippi with the riveting story of two sons of immigrant families who grow up as friends, but ultimately find themselves on opposite sides of the law. Grisham’s trademark twists and turns will keep you tearing through the pages until the stunning conclusion. For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches, resorts, and seafood industry. But it had a darker side. It was also notorious for corruption and vice, everything from gambling, prostitution, bootleg liquor, and drugs to contract killings. The vice was controlled by small cabal of mobsters, many of them rumored to be members of the Dixie Mafia. Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco grew up in Biloxi in the sixties and were childhood friends, as well as Little League all-stars. But as teenagers, their lives took them in different directions. Keith’s father became a legendary prosecutor, determined to “clean up the Coast.” Hugh’s father became the “Boss” of Biloxi’s criminal underground. Keith went to law school and followed in his father’s footsteps. Hugh preferred the nightlife and worked in his father’s clubs. The two families were headed for a showdown, one that would happen in a courtroom. Life itself hangs in the balance in The Boys from Biloxi, a sweeping saga rich with history and with a large cast of unforgettable characters. Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
464
Words
134,357
Audience
Adult
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about familyBooks about law and legislationBooks about family legacyBooks about organized crime
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Published
October 18, 2022
Publisher
Doubleday
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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9780385548922

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