A gripping legal thriller by John Grisham. The story follows Clay Carter, a struggling public defender in Washington, D.C., who unexpectedly receives the opportunity of a lifetime when he is offered confidential information about a pharmaceutical company responsible for a dangerous drug.

Realizing the potential for massive lawsuits and enormous settlements, Clay leaves public service and enters the lucrative world of mass tort litigation. As wealth, fame, and success come pouring in, he quickly becomes one of the most powerful attorneys in America. However, greed, ambition, and the darker side of the legal system soon threaten everything he has built.

Packed with suspense, courtroom intrigue, and sharp commentary on money and power, The King of Torts is both an entertaining thriller and a thought-provoking look at the business of law.