The Associate

The Associate by John Grisham is another vintage law thriller. If you like Grisham's books, you'll enjoy this one about a law student who ends up in the middle of a conspiracy - complete with a prestigious law firm, government defense contractors, the FBI, and dark secrets.

While I enjoyed reading the novel, I also saw it as a reflection of reality. With the financial problems, power plays, and corrupt government antics playing out in the media these days, the potential for this reality is probably just the tip of the iceberg. It was particularly chilling when the main character, Kyle, said near the end of the book that he didn't believe goons were blackmailing him. He thought they worked for "... the same government you and I send our taxes to."

In true Grisham style, he also has a Christian character in the storyline, which I always appreciate. While the last chapter answers most of the questions, it also leaves a loose end that may or may not end up in another book. How I aspire to master the art of storytelling like he has.