Betta Believe It The Appeal by John Grisham (2008, Mass Market) Product Information In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town's water supply, causing the worst cancer cluster in history. The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict or reverse it. Who are the nine? How will they vote? Can one be replaced before the case is ultimately decided? The chemical company is owned by a Wall Street predator named Carl Trudeau, and Mr. Trudeau is convinced the Court is not friendly enough. With judicial elections looming, he decides to try to purchase himself a seat on the Court. The cost is a few million dollars, a drop in the bucket for a billionaire like Mr. Trudeau. Through an intricate web of conspiracy and deceit, his political operatives recruit a young, unsuspecting candidate. They finance him, manipulate him, market him, and mold him into a potential Supreme Court justice. Their Supreme Court justice. The Appeal is a powerful, timely, and shocking story of political and legal intrigue, a story that will leave listeners unable to think about our electoral process or judicial system in quite the same way ever again. From the Trade Paperback edition. Product Identifiers Publisher Random House Publishing Group ISBN-10 0440244978 ISBN-13 9780440244974 Product ID (ePID) 99358642 Product Key Features Publication Year 2008 Author John Grisham Language English Dimensions Weight 8.3 Oz Width 4.2in. Height 1.1in. Length 6.9in. Additional Product Features Format Mass Market Dewey Edition 22 Dewey Decimal 813/.54 Target Audience Trade Number of Pages 496 Pages Reviews Praise for The Appeal : "Building a remarkable degree of suspense Grisham delivers his savviest book in years . His extended vacation from hard hitting fiction is over."-Janet Maslin, The New York Times " A novel that could become its own era defining classic . John Grisham holds up that same mirror to our age as Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities ."- The Boston Globe " Chilling and timeless ."- The Washington Post "An intricately detailed, involving story the ending may surprise you ."- People " Stirring popular fiction that doubles as an important public service announcement."- Entertainment Weekly " Packs a wallop The timing, in the midst of all the presidential primaries, makes it all the more compelling." USA Today " Fascinating filled with deadly accurate characterizations by and author who knows both the law and politics from the inside." Los Angeles Times " A clever story and thoughtful plot Grisham confronts in stark relief the dangers of electing judges in an era of big money politics."- Seattle Times Post Intelligencer From the Hardcover edition., Praise for The Appeal: "Building a remarkable degree of suspense Grisham delivers his savviest book in years. His extended vacation from hard hitting fiction is over."-Janet Maslin,The New York Times "A novel that could become its own era defining classic. John Grisham holds up that same mirror to our age as Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities."-The Boston Globe "Chilling and timeless."-The Washington Post "An intricately detailed, involving story the ending may surprise you."-People "Stirring popular fiction that doubles as an important public service announcement."-Entertainment Weekly "Packs a wallop The timing, in the midst of all the presidential primaries, makes it all the more compelling."USA Today "Fascinating filled with deadly accurate characterizations by and author who knows both the law and politics from the inside."Los Angeles Times "A clever story and thoughtful plot Grisham confronts in stark relief the dangers of electing judges in an era of big money politics."-Seattle Times Post Intelligencer From the Hardcover edition. Payment Policy Payment is via PayPal. All orders sent within one day of receiving payment Return Policy If there is a problem please contact us. We will be more than happy to find the right solution for you. Shipping Policy As always FREE shipping. If you need your order expedited drop us a line. We'll work with you. I promise Feedback We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions we're here for you. Betta Believe It Copyright Betta Believe It