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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 10:27 AM CDT

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.

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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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