The Law Student by John Grisham

The Law Student

• A Short Story Prequel to The French Illusion
• Written By: John Grisham
• Narrated By: Michael Beck
• Series: The French Illusion
• Length: 0 hrs and 38 mins
• Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
• Publisher: Random House Audio
• Format: Unabridged Audiobook
• Release Date: 08-09-2026
• Language: English

Publisher's Summary

In this original prequel to his upcoming thriller, The French Illusion, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham introduces his next unforgettable hero in a moving story of family, ambition, and the pursuit of justice.As a college football player in small-town North Carolina, Stuart Nash has always followed the path others expected him to take. But one life-changing decision—and one family’s heartbreaking struggle for justice—sets him on the road to law school and the legal career that will shape his future. A compelling origin story, this audio short marks the beginning of the journey that leads to The French Illusion.