The Pelican Brief

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by John Grisham · 1992

A 1992 legal-suspense thriller in which law student Darby Shaw develops a theory about the murders of two Supreme Court justices, setting off a dangerous conspiracy and a race to expose the truth. It was John Grisham’s third novel, published by Doubleday.

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The Mel Robbins Podcast
John Grisham turns setbacks into a writing career
The conversation shows how courtroom experience, rejection, and disciplined daily work can turn an uncertain path into meaningful creative momentum.
Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 10m

1 episode featuring The Pelican Brief

John Grisham turns setbacks into a writing career