I picked up this copy from The Book Thing of Baltimore, Inc. located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. The Book Thing is a warehouse of free books that has become a local fixture in the community. The premise is simple. You take as many books as you like, and you can donate as many books as you like. It has become a place for us bookcrossers to congregate often.

Here is the book description from the publisher:

Eleven-year-old Mark Sway accidentally witnesses a murder and becomes the target of relentless prosecutors and the mob, and the only person who can save him is Reggie Love, an attorney barely out of law school.

Here are my thoughts on the book:

I want to point out the incredible way that Grisham is able to build characters that you have a relationship with. I felt the pain and somehow related to his story and why he had to seek safety in his lawyer.

This story kept you wondering what was around the next corner and how it would end. Grisham does not let you down with a sad ending, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Near the end (oops, I won't say anything).

Hope I did not give too much away. You will enjoy the quick and easy read that just may keep you up at night. Save some time, because you will want to quickly finish this book and see what happens.

This book is being released during the Kensington Day of the Book street festival on Howard Avenue at the "BCinDC" BookCrossing display table. This book was left there on purpose for you to find. Read and enjoy!

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This book is being released at the Kensington International Day of the Book street festival taking place on Howard Avenue. This book was on the "BCinDC" BookCrossing display booth. This book was left there on purpose for you to find. Read and enjoy!

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Thank you so much for picking up this book. Please make a journal entry here on this page if you haven’t already done so to let me know that this book has found a good home. You may choose to remain anonymous or to join (it is entirely free). If you choose to join, I would love if you could indicate nat4lee referred you.

I really hope you enjoy the book you found! When you’re done reading it, you can make another journal entry with your comments here to let me know what you thought of it. You can keep the book forever and ever or pass it on to someone else. If you’re giving it to someone directly, make another journal entry saying so. If you choose to leave it somewhere “in the wild” for anyone to catch, make release notes that indicate where you left it. If you register, you will be alerted by e-mail each time someone makes another journal entry. It’s all confidential (you’re known only by your screen name and no one is ever given your e-mail address), free, and spam-free. Then you can track this book as it goes on its journey!

This was left over at the end of a very rainy Day of the Book festival in Kensington, Maryland. I read another copy of this book years ago and this is what I had to say then:

Stories about children getting wrapped up in adult affairs aren't usually my plot type of choice, but this one was good. 11-year-old Mark Sway witnesses the suicide of a mafia lawyer, who reveals a very important secret to him before dying. The rest of the book is about Mark's attempts to stay safe while everyone - the FBI, the police in New Orleans and Memphis, the mafia - is after him. Surprisingly suspenseful and touching.

I hope to continue its journey soon.

Giving away at the Gaithersburg Book Festival.