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Audio CD Description Troy Phelan, a 78-year-old eccentric and the 10th-richest man in America, is about to read his last will and testament, divvying up an estate worth $11 billion. Phelan's three ex-wives, their grasping spawn, a legion of lawyers, several psychiatrists, and a plethora of sound technicians wait breathlessly, all eyes glued to digital monitors as they watch the old man read his verdict. But Phelan shocks everyone with a bizarre, last-gasp attempt to redistribute the spoils, setting in motion a legal morality tale of a contested will, sin, and redemption. Our hero, Nate O'Riley--a washed-up, alcoholic litigator with two ruined marriages in his wake and the IRS on his tail--is dispatched to the Brazilian wetlands in search of a mysterious heir named in the will. After a harrowing trip upriver to a remote settlement in the Pantanal, he encounters Rachel Lane, a pure-hearted missionary living with an indigenous tribe and carrying out "God's work." Rachel's grave dedication and kindness impress the jaded lawyer, so much that a nasty bout of dengue fever leads him to a vision that could change his life. Back in the States, the legal proceedings drag on and Grisham has a high time with Phelan's money-hungry descendents, a regrettable bunch who squandered millions, married strippers, got druggy, and befriended the Mob. The youngest son, Ramble, is a multi-pierced, tattoo-covered malcontent with big dreams for his rock band, the Demon Monkeys. Will Nate get straight with Rachel's aid? Do the greedy heirs get theirs? What's the real legacy of a lifetime's work? The Testament is classic Grisham: a down-and-out lawyer, a lot of money, an action-packed pursuit, and the highest issues at stake. It's not just about great characters; it's about the question of what character is. --Rebekah Warren

Customer Reviews A testament to good writing! I read this book in two days. It took that long because I was on vacation and travelling from place to place. A great story. I havent read Grisham for quite a while and this brought me back to the fold. My heart went out to Nate O'Reilly (I'm a 'gooder'). I only wanted his salvation as did Rachel Lane. In my business, I am not a fan of lawyers and it didnt get any better reading this book. I wanted all the heirs and lawyers to get kicked in the (...). For me, this was a page turner. I dont judge the specifics; just wanted a good story to hold my interest. It did. Another book worth reading Although the book tends to drag in spots, the over all plot is outstanding. It combines hero daydreaming with reality. As a 31 year police veteran, I am somewhat familiar with the legal system and Mr. Grisham is obviosly well grounded in it. The Testament really shook me as I, too, am struggling with some of the same religious questions. The author puts the problem into perspective and then proceeds to explain it without becoming maudlin. I liked the book a lot. Thank you Mr. Grisham. why i would'nt reccomend this book The book, The Testament by John Grisham is not a good book in my opinion. The book is a little hard to follow because of the point of view. It jumps around on characters, it goes from first to third omniscient. The characters were not explained well enough in my opinion.The only character that felt explained enough to me was the main character who killed himself. The conflict was not hard enough to solve in my opinion. All the man had to do was fly to Brazil to find this daughter he had that no one knew he had. All in all its just not a very good book to read.