Summons / John Grisham 341 p.

Judge Atlee summons his two sons home to Clanton Mississippi where he has been a judge for over 40 years.  Ray, professor of law, arrives at the appointed time, too late to have a conversation with his father because the Judge has just passed away.  Forrest never shows up.  Forrest has a long history of abusing drugs and alcohol.  While Ray waits for Forrest, he discovers a big secret, a secret that will destroy the Judge's standing in the community.  Ray searches for someone who might also know the secret.