Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday that was hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
Shades of classic Grisham. Can’t Wait!
Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers a gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong—and the nightmare that follows.After Paul and Chelsea Tanner’s fairytale wedding, their future is full of promise. But their honeymoon to Paris takes a dark, shocking turn when they are kidnapped while on a day trip to the French countryside. Who would target them, and why? It turns out this is not the first crime of its kind. The search for clues soon stretches across borders, with the FBI, CIA, and French Intelligence trying to work together to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Struggling to find answers, a young lawyer is recruited to be the bait in an elaborate CIA operation.
Propulsive and surprising, The French Illusion is an unmistakable Grisham thrill ride—gripping and impossible to put down.
Book Info
- Release Date: September 29, 2026
- Audiobook Narrator: Michael Beck
- Audio Length: ~10 hours, 30 minutes
- Print/Digital Page Numbers: 352
- Publishers: Doubleday (print & digital) Random House Audio (audio)
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I miss the Grisham of old but if this were to pop up in my library, I’ll probably grab it anyway. Old habits and all.😄
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His first years were magic and then he lost his way. I took a chance on his last book and it felt like he got his mojo back. Hoping the same for this one.
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Oh this sounds like an exciting choice Jonetta!
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Thanks, Jodie💜 It sounds so different from his past works.
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Oooh this sounds good. It’s a while since I’ve read a John Grisham book. He’s coming to the Edinburgh Book Festival this year. Might see if I can catch that event.
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I loved his last book after having been disappointed with so many that preceded it (loved his early stuff).
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Fab choice, Jo, sounds good!
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Thanks, Nicki💜
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