John Grisham’s Answer to ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Officially Sets 2027 Return
John Grisham will return to the story of lawyer Simon Latch in a new legal thriller, *The Verdicts*, due in October 2027. The announcement signals a follow-up to *The Widow*, which introduced Latch and became a bestseller, as Grisham continues to write courtroom fiction alongside new screen adaptations of his work.
The book is scheduled for release on 19 October 2027, with a first US printing of 1.5 million copies. Plot details remain limited, but Grisham says Latch returns to practising law and juggles several cases while seeking redemption after nearly being imprisoned for life. The article also notes a planned film adaptation of Grisham’s 1997 novel *The Partner*, starring Tom Holland, though it says there have been no recent updates.
In short
- Simon Latch returns in *The Verdicts*.
- The novel is due on 19 October 2027.
- Its first US printing is 1.5 million copies.
Explained simply
John Grisham is an American novelist known for legal thrillers, stories that often centre on lawyers and court cases. His novel The Widow introduced Simon Latch, a lawyer whose life and career were put at risk by the events of the story.
Latch’s story draws on familiar themes in courtroom fiction: professional pressure, difficult cases and the consequences of past choices. Grisham’s books have also been adapted for film and television, bringing his legal dramas to audiences beyond readers.