The Partner by John Grisham (1997, Hardcover)

I don't know how The Partner by John Grisham has escaped me for so long as this is one of his earlier books. It has the action packed, conspiracy laden plot that we have come to expect from him. I read this 480 page book in less than 24 hours. While it was entertaining and suspenseful, I knew it was impossible for one character to have everything figured out.

Patrick Lanigan is a partner in a law firm in Biloxi Mississippi when he is killed in a fiery car crash. He is burned beyond recognition, and his remains are cremated and then buried. But when several weeks later, 90 million dollars goes missing from his law firm, Patrick becomes the chief suspect. Four and a half years later, Patrick is discovered living in Brazil, and is captured and tortured by some disreputable characters who are working on behalf of the companies that were bilked of their millions, including two insurance companies. Patrick does have the money, although he doesn't know the exact location of it. But he also knows a terribly powerful secret that can bring many people crashing down if the information was to be made public. The Partner becomes a literary game of chess as Patrick uses this information while bargaining with the FBI, the Justice Department and Harrison County Law Enforcement.

But while The Partner is entertaining, it is totally unbelievable. First, Lanihan has managed the almost perfect crime, and there are just too many coincidences to be realistic. He becomes an expert at disappearing, becomes proficient in a new language, masters electronic surveillance, tackles offshore banking, learns to hide money, creates gasoline bombs, and a host of other skills. I'm not sure that Lanigan was even likable, and when the book ended with a shocker, I wasn't sure if I was glad or sad for Patrick. In fact, there weren't a whole lot of likable characters in The Partner, except for maybe Sandy McDermott, who was Lanigan's college friend and served as his lawyer.

So if you're looking for something with lots of action and some twists and turns, The Partner is vintage Grisham. But don't expect it to be believable. It's more a light, summer beach book than a work of great literature.

Another excellent book by John Grisham.
In these hard economic times what would we do for 30 million dollars?
Patrick Lanigan was a partner in a law firm that was ready to fire him. He was married to an unfaithful wife, raising a daughter that didn't belong to him.
Then one night he snapped,he faked his death and took the 30 million in illigal firm money with him. Now the story really gets great. He knows he will be found,but when,where,how will be in his own making. He thinks he is ready...
but will he live out the rest of his life with his plans. This is a book not to miss. You will not be disappointed.

Grisham is known for building characters in his novels and once again has you so involved you are unable to stop reading. From the 1st chapter you are lost in a book about Love, Money, Planning, and the Truth. This will be your favorite Grisham novel of all time. It is a must have in any collection.

John Grisham is one of my favorite Authors, I have now read almost all of his books. I will not devulge any details about the book, Because if you are like me you will not want to know the plots untill you reach them in the book.
But I do highly recomend this book.

I'm enjoying this book so far. It is very interesting right from the start of the first chapter.
They start it off in South America trying to chase down the main character.
I have not gotten too far in book since I have only had it for a month.
It is easy to read & enjoyable story.

I have read many John Grisham books & can't wait to finish The Partner.
I recommend reading Grisham books for the great storylines & adventourous places
he writes about. Always enjoyable to read!!