The story is both a compelling legal drama and a scathing critique of systemic failures—rushed investigations, prosecutorial misconduct, unreliable witnesses, and the limits of forensic science. Grisham masterfully brings these issues to life through the experiences of his protagonist, whose life is derailed by a miscarriage of justice. What makes Framed stand out is its ability to balance tension and reflection. While the legal battles and courtroom scenes keep you on edge, the book also invites readers to question their own assumptions about guilt, innocence, and the infallibility of the justice system. This is a must-read for fans of Grisham and anyone interested in the intersection of law, ethics, and human rights.

Framed by John Grisham and John McCluskey,John Grisham is a bestselling author and John McCluskey is the Centurion Ministries Founder. This is a non fiction book about ten harrowing cases of wrongful convictions. Framed is a look at the flawed American justice system and demonstrates the injustices faced by incorrect convictions. An interesting look at flawed convictions by two people who have first hand knowledge of people affected by wrongful convictions. Highly recommended

Thank you to NetGalley, Doubleday, John Grisham, & Jim McCloskey for providing this advance reader copy (ARC) of this book. I'm providing my honest review. A miss for me. It's well researched, well written, and tone-deaf in 2024. I was aware of the Innocence Project but not Centurion Ministries, they both do good works and are needed in a society with an imperfect justice system. Still the best in the world but where there are people involved there is crime and mistakes, even in those we entrust our lives to. The stories provided are interesting and sad. They show good people done wrong and bad people unpunished. The years of Antifa & Black Lives Matter riots are behind us, thank goodness. Defund the police didn't work and crime soared. "Reforming" the justice system has let criminals run free or enter a revolving door scenario. If this book had been published in 2020 it might have made more of a social justice splash. In 2024 it's not as effective. #NetGalley #Doubleday #Framed #socialjustice #prisonreform #judicalsystemreform #JohnGrisham #JimMcCloskey #CenturionMinitries