In John Grisham's The Widow, a routine case leads to greed and murder

By Sacha Pfeiffer,

Ahmad Damen, Kathryn Fink

Published October 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM PDT

John Grisham reflects on his new mystery, The Widow, and why stories of flawed lawyers still captivate readers after more than fifty books

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Sacha Pfeiffer

Sacha Pfeiffer is a correspondent for NPR's Investigations team and an occasional guest host for some of NPR's national shows.

Ahmad Damen

Ahmad Damen is an editor for All Things Considered based in Washington, D.C. He first joined NPR's and WBUR's Here & Now as an editor in 2024. Damen brings more than 15 years of experience in journalism, with roles spanning six countries.

Kathryn Fink

Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

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