Camino Island by John Grisham Summary
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When literary treasures vanish, Grisham trades courtrooms for bookstores in this #1 NYT bestseller. Stephen King loved this rare book heist thriller so much they discussed it on his podcast - proving even master storytellers can't resist a perfect beach read.
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A Literary Heist in Paradise
In the idyllic setting of Camino Island, Florida, a perfect storm brews-both literally and figuratively. Bruce Cable, charismatic owner of Bay Books, stands at the center of a world where rare manuscripts, literary ambitions, and deadly secrets converge. The beloved independent bookstore has been the heart of Santa Rosa's community for over twenty-three years, hosting a "literary mafia" of local writers who gather regularly on Bruce's elegant veranda. But beneath the champagne toasts and literary discussions lies a darker undercurrent-Bruce's questionable past dealings in rare manuscripts and a hurricane that's about to change everything. Hurricane Leo defies prediction models, strengthening into a Category 4 monster that makes a devastating turn toward Camino Island. As residents scramble to evacuate, Bruce secures his bookstore inventory and checks on his writer friends. The storm hits with catastrophic force, flooding Main Street under four feet of water and leaving the island in ruins. But the most shocking discovery comes the morning after-bestselling author Nelson Kerr is found dead, supposedly struck by flying debris. Is it simply a tragic accident, or something more sinister?
Murder in the Eye of the Storm
The Manuscript That Killed
The Professional Killers
The Whistleblower's Revenge
Justice Takes Shape
Life After the Storm
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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