John Grisham's New Legal Thriller The Verdicts Set for October 19, 2027
The novel, a follow-up featuring lawyer Simon Latch, will launch with a first printing of 1.5 million copies.
John Grisham will publish a new legal thriller titled The Verdicts on October 19, 2027, according to Collider. The book will arrive with a first printing of 1.5 million copies.
The Verdicts follows Simon Latch, a lawyer who returns to practicing law and juggles multiple cases while seeking redemption.
Grisham's publisher, Suzanne Herz, acquired the U.S. rights to the novel.
The character first appeared in Grisham's 2025 novel The Widow, which reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
Separately, The Rainmaker, based on Grisham's novel, returned for its second season on USA Network; its first season was one of USA's biggest premieres ever.
Quick answers
When does John Grisham's The Verdicts come out?
The Verdicts is scheduled for release on October 19, 2027.
Who is the main character in The Verdicts?
The novel follows Simon Latch, a lawyer who returns to practicing law while juggling multiple cases and seeking redemption.
How large is the first printing of The Verdicts?
The first printing is 1.5 million copies.