TITLE:Gray Mountain

PUBLISHER:international bestseller

ISBN:9780812999266

DEC-INDEX :813.54

YEAR:2015

RESUME:"Gray Mountain" is a legal thriller novel by American author John Grisham. The book tells the story of Samantha Kofer, a young lawyer who is furloughed from her high-paying job at a large law firm in New York City during the 2008 financial crisis. She ends up working for free at a legal aid clinic in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, where she becomes involved in a case against a coal mining company accused of polluting the local water supply and causing health problems for residents. As Samantha becomes more involved in the case, she faces threats and intimidation from the coal company and its allies in government and law enforcement. She also becomes romantically involved with a local environmental activist, further complicating her situation. "Gray Mountain" explores themes of environmental justice, corporate greed, and the power dynamics of the legal system. Grisham's vivid descriptions of the Appalachian landscape and its people provide a rich backdrop for the story, while the legal drama keeps the reader engaged. Overall, "Gray Mountain" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on important social and environmental issues.

N_PAGES:461

ILLUSTRATION:Non

ACCOMP:'