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Summary & Analysis - The Summons: Based On The Book By John Grisham

Duration
25min
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-fiction

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE SUMMONS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOHN GRISHAM

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Death of the Judge

The Hidden Fortune

The Search for the Truth

Forrest and the Complicated Family Ties

The Pressure Builds

The Legal Maze

The Ticking Clock

The Final Choices

The Resolution

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Summons by John Grisham follows Ray Atlee, a law professor, who returns to his hometown of Clanton, Mississippi, after the death of his estranged father, Judge Reuben Atlee. Upon his return, Ray discovers a hidden fortune of three million dollars in cash, left by his father. As Ray wrestles with the moral dilemma of what to do with the money, he faces growing threats and secrets tied to his father’s past. The novel explores themes of greed, family loyalty, and the consequences of secrecy, while building suspense as Ray navigates a dangerous and complicated situation.

© 2025 Golden Books Publishing (Audiobook): 9798347755431

Release date

Audiobook: January 14, 2025

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