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"The Brethren, as they are called, are three former southern judges, serving time together in a federal prison for various bad deeds, which have taken away their frredom and their status in the community. However, inside the prison, they continue to practice law without a liscense, and concoct a blackmail scheme that begins making them some money, that is, until they bag a powerful 'mark'who could jeopardize everything. As usual, John Grisham keeps you on the edge of your seat, right til the end."
John B. Dirian, Resident Scholar
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"The head of the CIA wants the gov't to allocate more money for defense. He decides to "recruit" a politician who has no skeletons in the closet. He finds one (or so he thinks)and the politician agrees to go along with the Directors plan to get him elected. In the meantime, there is a group of 3 corrupt ex-judges sitting in a federal prison. There are really no redeeming qualities about them. They have thought up a scam which involves blackmailing innocent men who answer an ad they place in a gay magazine. These victims have not "come out of the closet" and are therefore susceptible to blackmail. Incredibly, the judges receive a response from the candidate (mailed before he was recruited by the CIA.) The CIA intercepts the blackmailing letter and finds out about the judges' scam. The story limps along from there. A VERY disappointing book. It's like Grisham decided to churn something out for the hell of it. Was really awful, I'm glad I got it from the library and didn't buy it. The worst is the ending, the judges actually get away with it and begin to do their scam again!"
Marla, Resident Scholar
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"Three judges in prison devise a blackmail scam, one of the victims being a presidential candidate."
Kellie, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
- power struggle within govt between two factions
- election campaign
- political blackmail
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Legal Thriller
Yes
Legal Plotlets
- story of crooked lawyer
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- politician/elected ruler
Age:
- 40's-50's
How much violence does he/she use?
- none
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
Age:
- 60's-90's
Motive of antagonist
- money/treasure
The antagonists are:
- lawyer creatures
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
Misc setting
- prison
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
How many deaths?
- 0 (not a murder mystery)
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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