This beautiful first printing softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and unmarked, and the book is square, clean, and well-preserved. The Last Juror is a legal thriller by John Grisham, published in 2004. The story takes place in Clanton, Mississippi, a fictional town Grisham frequently revisits in his novels. In 1970, Willie Traynor, a young, ambitious journalist, buys a struggling local newspaper. Willie’s big break comes when Danny Padgitt, a member of the notorious and powerful Padgitt family, is arrested for a brutal murder. Despite his family's intimidation tactics, Danny is convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Nine years later, he is unexpectedly paroled and returns to Clanton, igniting fear among the jurors who convicted him. As the tension mounts, Willie finds himself entangled in a dangerous mystery. The book was praised for Grisham’s compelling narrative style and his ability to blend legal drama with elements of Southern life. The novel is often seen as a departure from Grisham's traditional legal thrillers, offering a deeper focus on character development and small-town dynamics.