Riveting and finely drawn, The Whistler centers on an elaborate conspiracy involving an Indian reservation, an organized crime syndicate, and a crooked judge skimming a small fortune from the tribal casino's monthly haul.

A main character who's a seriously appealing woman, a whistle-blower who secretly calls attention to corruption, and a strong and frightening sense of place show that Grisham is on his game.

A fascinating look at judicial corruption, this entirely convincing story is one of Grisham's best. I can't think of another major American novelist since Sinclair Lewis who has so effectively targeted social and political ills in our society.