Gray Mountain by John Grisham

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Book name:	Gray Mountain (2024)
Category:	Appalachia
Author:	John Grisham
Pages:	400 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 2014, midnight

The novel follows a young attorney who, after losing her job at a prestigious New York law firm during the financial crisis, relocates to a small town in the Appalachian Mountains. There, she becomes involved in legal battles against the coal mining industry, uncovering environmental and human rights issues. As she navigates the complexities of her new role, she faces moral dilemmas and personal challenges, ultimately finding a sense of purpose and justice in her work amidst the backdrop of a struggling community.

About the author

John Grisham

44 books

John Grisham is the author of forty-nine consecutive #1 bestsellers, which have been translated into nearly fifty languages. His recent books include The Judge's List, Sooley, and his third Jake Brigance novel, A Time for Mercy, which is being developed by HBO as a limited series.

Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.

When he's not writing, Grisham serves on the board of directo… Read more