The Pelican Brief by John Grisham 1992 1st Ed 1st Print HC w/DJ Good Condition

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Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Country of Origin
United States
Signed
No
Book Series
Law
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults, Young Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
Yes
Personalize
No
Type
Novel
Year
1992
Era
1990s
Special Attributes
1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Personalized
No
ISBN
9780385421980
Book Title
Pelican Brief
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
9.5 in
Publication Year
1992
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.1 in
Author
John Grisham
Features
Large Type
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Legal, Thrillers / Suspense, Thrillers / General
Item Weight
23.6 Oz
Item Width
6.5 in
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385421982
ISBN-13
9780385421980
eBay Product ID (ePID)
738139

Product Key Features

Book Title
Pelican Brief
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Legal, Thrillers / Suspense, Thrillers / General
Publication Year
1992
Features
Large Type
Genre
Fiction
Author
John Grisham
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
23.6 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Gripping . . . a genuine page-turner. Grisham is a skillful craftsman." -- The New York Times Book Review "Grisham has created a tough-minded, memorable character. . . . There is a propulsiveness to his narrative that keeps the pages turning briskly." -- People "Grisham has done it again!" -- Chicago Tribune "A fast-paced thriller . . . it's got the unmistakable Grisham style--conspiracy in high places, evil and innocent lawyers, assassins and a plot that will keep you reading into the small hours of the morning." -- The Cincinnati Post "Superb drama . . . page-turning escapism at its best." -- New York Law Journal "Suspenseful . . . thought-provoking . . . sophisticated . . . a first-class thriller that is invigoratingly clever." -- Chattanooga Times Free Press "That kernel of doubt--the possibility that all this could happen--propels The Pelican Brief forward at breakneck speed." -- The Detroit News "Keeps readers hooked . . . Grisham combines intrigue, the struggle for power and the law profession into a suspenseful novel." -- The Columbus Dispatch "A success . . . Grisham has found a dynamite recipe: the drama of the legal system mixed with the thrill of a shoot-'em-up." -- The Seattle Times, "Gripping... a genuine page-turner. Grisham is a skillful  craftsman." -- The New York Times Book  Review . "Grisham has done it again!"  -- Chicago Tribune . "A fast-paced thriller... it's got the unmistakable  Grisham style -- conspiracy in high places, evil  and innocent lawyers, assassins and a plot that  will keep you reading into the small hours of the  morning." -- The Cincinnati  Post ., "Gripping...  a genuine page-turner. Grisham is a skillful  craftsman." --The New York Times Book  Review. "Grisham has done it again!"  --Chicago Tribune.   "A fast-paced thriller... it's got the unmistakable  Grisham style -- conspiracy in high places, evil  and innocent lawyers, assassins and a plot that  will keep you reading into the small hours of the  morning." --The Cincinnati  Post., "Gripping...  a genuine page-turner. Grisham is a skillful  craftsman." --The New York Times Book  Review. "Grisham has done it again!"  --Chicago Tribune.   "A fast-paced thriller... it's got the unmistakable  Grisham style -- conspiracy in high places, evil  and innocent lawyers, assassins and a plot that  will keep you reading into the small hours of the  morning." --The Cincinnati Post.
Dewey Decimal
428.6
Edition Description
Large Type / large print edition
Synopsis
In suburban Georgetown a killer's Reeboks whisperon the front floor of a posh home... In a seedyD.C. porno house a patron is swiftly garroted todeath... The next day America learns that two of itsSupreme Court justices have been assassinated. Andin New Orleans, a young law student prepares alegal brief... To Darby Shaw it was no more than alegal shot in the dark, a brilliant guess. To theWashington establishment it was political dynamite.Suddenly Darby is witness to a murder -- a murderintended for her. Going underground, she findsthere is only one person she can trust -- anambitious reporter after a newsbreak hotter than Watergate-- to help her piece together the deadly puzzle.Somewhere between the bayous of Louisiana and theWhite House's inner sanctums, a violent cover-up isbeing engineered. For somone has read Darby'sbrief. Someone who will stop at nothing to destroy theevidence of an unthinkable crime.", #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - In suburban Georgetown a killer's Reeboks whisper on the front floor of a posh home... In a seedy D.C. porno house a patron is swiftly garroted to death... The next day America learns that two of its Supreme Court justices have been assassinated. And in New Orleans, a young law student prepares a legal brief... To Darby Shaw it was no more than a legal shot in the dark, a brilliant guess. To the Washington establishment it was political dynamite. Suddenly Darby is witness to a murder--a murder intended for her. Going underground, she finds there is only one person she can trust--an ambitious reporter after a newsbreak hotter than Watergate--to help her piece together the deadly puzzle. Somewhere between the bayous of Louisiana and the White House's inner sanctums, a violent cover-up is being engineered. For someone has read Darby's brief. Someone who will stop at nothing to destroy the evidence of an unthinkable crime. Don't miss John Grisham's new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER * In suburban Georgetown a killer's Reeboks whisper on the front floor of a posh home... In a seedy D.C. porno house a patron is swiftly garroted to death... The next day America learns that two of its Supreme Court justices have been assassinated. And in New Orleans, a young law student prepares a legal brief... To Darby Shaw it was no more than a legal shot in the dark, a brilliant guess. To the Washington establishment it was political dynamite. Suddenly Darby is witness to a murder--a murder intended for her. Going underground, she finds there is only one person she can trust--an ambitious reporter after a newsbreak hotter than Watergate--to help her piece together the deadly puzzle. Somewhere between the bayous of Louisiana and the White House's inner sanctums, a violent cover-up is being engineered. For someone has read Darby's brief. Someone who will stop at nothing to destroy the evidence of an unthinkable crime. Don't miss John Grisham's new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
LC Classification Number
PS3557.R5355P4 1992

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  • by 1716joe
    Mar 23, 2021Top favorable review

    Another Great Book

    another great book by a fantastic author!! Compelling to read and hard to put down.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by valcryd-0
    Aug 14, 2025Top critical review

    It's fine and fitting for the story

    This book was to replace one I lost in my home during a storm. It was an awesome read when it was new and still is.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by ladyhawkegems
    Oct 23, 2018

    The Pelican Brief is exactly and aptly titled.

    John Grisham is an excellent story teller. He always throws curves at you with his writing and they are always entertaining.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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    Jun 08, 2024

    Haven’t read book just yet

    Haven’t read book just yet

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    Apr 10, 2019

    Compelling way the government is crooked

    Because everyone is going to digital and I love books

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