I thought I had read all of Grishams novels, but then a friend loaned me a bag of books and The Partner was inside. I started to put it back in the bag, and then read the back synopsis and realized I hadn't read it! Somehow I missed it! Ah well -- better late than never. Somewhat reminiscient of The Firm, this book chronicles the story of young lawyer Patrick Lanigan. The story begins with Lanigan finally being found more than four years after faking his death & taking 90 million dollars from his law firm. The FBI wants him, his old law firm wants him, insurance companies want him .... they all want their money and of course, revenge! Unbelievable preparation & planning on the part of Lanigan carry the story along as they handle lawsuit after lawsuit, capital murder charges, divorce papers, oh -- and there's the little matter of Lanigan having no clue where the 90 million is! I think that's really what the title is ... The Partner. Not Lanigan, The Partner at his law firm ... but The Partner, as in Lanigans partner who is the one who is helping him make everything happen.
A disappointing ending -- but the last page of a book doesn't change the fact that the rest of the book was an interesting read. It's typical Grisham style - If you liked The Firm, you'll like this one.
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