The lastest Grisham starts off with great prospect. I was really into the first half. Then, something happened - or rather didn't happen. The suspense just played out into a huge payoff and everyone goes home happy. Were we supposed to be rooting for any of the characters? I certainly didn't want any of them to be successful. This novel is comparable to a huge trial which settles 5 minutes before calling in the jury. All the promise of action fades and everyone just quietly goes away.