Camino Winds

2020 novel by John Grisham
978-0-385-54593-8Preceded byCamino Island 

Camino Winds is a novel by the bestselling author John Grisham, set against the backdrop of a hurricane in the fictional resort town of Camino Island, Florida. The narrative unfolds around the murder of Nelson Kerr, a friend of the protagonist, Bruce Cable, who owns a local bookstore.[1]

Plot

Bruce Cable's life takes a dramatic turn when his friend Nelson Kerr is found dead amidst the chaos of a hurricane. Initially deemed a casualty of the storm, it soon becomes clear that the truth behind Nelson's death is far more sinister. As Bruce begins to investigate, he unravels a web of secrets and motives, finding that the tranquil Camino Island holds more danger and intrigue than he could have imagined.[1]

Publication

Camino Winds was published by Doubleday, and it is part of the Camino Island series by John Grisham.[2][3]

Reception

Camino Winds received a mixed to positive reception from both critics and readers. Kirkus Reviews noted the book's gripping narrative and well-crafted suspense.[4] "A Rich Idea" commended Grisham's storytelling and the book's appeal to his dedicated fan base.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Maslin, Janet (April 27, 2020). "John Grisham Returns to Camino Island, This Time in Hurricane Season". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  2. ^ "Camino Winds: A Novel". Amazon. February 23, 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  3. ^ "Camino Winds: A Novel". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  4. ^ "A pleasure for Grisham fans and an undemanding addition to the beach bag". Kirkus Reviews. April 15, 2020. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  5. ^ Cummings, Richard (June 15, 2020). "A Review of Camino Winds by John Grisham". A Rich Idea. Retrieved 2024-01-20.

External links

  • John Grisham's Official Website
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Works by John Grisham
Novels
  • A Time to Kill (1988)
  • The Firm (1991)
  • The Pelican Brief (1992)
  • The Client (1993)
  • The Chamber (1994)
  • The Rainmaker (1995)
  • The Runaway Jury (1996)
  • The Partner (1997)
  • The Street Lawyer (1998)
  • The Testament (1999)
  • The Brethren (2000)
  • A Painted House (2001)
  • Skipping Christmas (2001)
  • The Summons (2002)
  • The King of Torts (2003)
  • Bleachers (2003)
  • The Last Juror (2004)
  • The Broker (2005)
  • Playing for Pizza (2007)
  • The Appeal (2008)
  • The Associate (2009)
  • The Confession (2010)
  • The Litigators (2011)
  • Calico Joe (2012)
  • The Racketeer (2012)
  • Sycamore Row (2013)
  • Gray Mountain (2014)
  • Rogue Lawyer (2015)
  • The Whistler (2016)
  • Camino Island (2017)
  • The Rooster Bar (2017)
  • The Reckoning (2018)
  • The Guardians (2019)
  • Camino Winds (2020)
  • A Time for Mercy (2020)
  • The Judge's List (2021)
  • The Exchange (2023)
Short story collections
  • Ford County (2009)
Short stories
  • The Tumor (2015)
Non-fiction
  • The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town (2006)
Theodore Boone series
  • Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer (2010)
  • Theodore Boone: The Abduction (2011)
  • Theodore Boone: The Accused (2012)
  • Theodore Boone: The Activist (2013)
  • Theodore Boone: The Fugitive (2015)
  • Theodore Boone: The Scandal (2016)
  • Theodore Boone: The Accomplice (2019)
Screenplays
  • The Gingerbread Man (1998)
  • Mickey (2004)
Film adaptations
  • The Firm (1993)
  • The Pelican Brief (1993)
  • The Client (1994)
  • A Time to Kill (1996)
  • The Chamber (1996)
  • The Rainmaker (1997)
  • The Gingerbread Man (1998)
  • A Painted House (2003)
  • Runaway Jury (2003)
  • Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Television adaptations
  • The Client (1995–1996)
  • The Firm (2012)
  • The Innocent Man (2018)