The Street Lawyer: A Novel

John Grisham

Jan 1998 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Frank Muller

About this audiobook

He gave up the money.  He gave up the power.  Now all he has left is the law.

Michael Brock is billing the hours, making the money, rushing relentlessly to the top of Drake & Sweeney, a giant D.C. law firm.  One step away from partnership, Michael has it all.  Then, in an instant, it all comes undone.

A homeless man takes nine lawyers hostage in the firm's plush offices.  When it is all over, the man's blood is splattered on Michael's face--and suddenly Michael is willing to do the unthinkable.  Rediscovering a conscience he lost long ago, Michael is leaving the big time for the streets where his attacker once lived--and where society's powerless need an advocate for justice.

But there's one break Michael can't make: from a secret that has floated up from the depths of Drake & Sweeney, from a confidential file that is now in Michael's hands, and from a conspiracy that has already taken lives.  Now Michael's former partners are about to become his bitter enemies.  Because to them, Michael Brock is the most dangerous man on the streets....

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About the author

John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.

Frank Muller has narrated numerous audiobooks and has received many audio industry awards, including the award for best unabridged fiction audiobook of 1995 by Publishers Weekly. His television credits include appearances on Law and Order, Harry and the Hendersons, and All My Children. Frank can be heard on other unabridged productions of John Grisham’s novels including The Runaway Jury, The Partner, and The Street Lawyer.