Here is a good incipit in medias res, which plunges us into the center of the story, and reveals the mission of the main character - Cullen Post, a generous (and penniless) lawyer, moved only by the search for truth, and the desire to save those who are victims of an approximate and corrupt justice system (the American one):
Duke Russell is not guilty of the unspeakable crimes for which he was convicted; nonetheless, he is scheduled to be executed for them in one hour and forty-four minutes.
While not one of Grisham’s best-known titles, The Guardians (2019) is a very good book, in which a scathing critique of the legal system and genuine compassion for the underdog go hand in hand.
And - despite being a top player - Grisham is not difficult! 😉
