The Client (novel)

The Client is a legal thriller novel written by John Grisham and published in 1993. It tells the story of Mark Sway, an eleven-year-old boy from Memphis, Tennessee, who accidentally witnesses the suicide of a Mafia lawyer. The lawyer reveals information about a murdered senator to Mark before taking his own life.

Mark becomes a key figure in both the FBI's investigation and the Mafia's efforts to silence him. He hires Reggie Love, a lawyer with a troubled past and a strong sense of justice, to protect him.

The novel explores themes of innocence, corruption, and the power of the legal system. It follows Mark and Reggie as they navigate the dangers and complexities of the legal and criminal worlds, with Mark's life constantly at risk. They must outwit both the authorities and the mob to ensure his safety. The Client became a bestseller and was adapted into a successful film in 1994.