The Broker by John Grisham is a gripping international thriller that follows Joel Backman, a disgraced Washington power player unexpectedly pardoned by the outgoing U.S. President. Secretly relocated to Italy by the CIA, Backman is given a new identity and a second chance—on the surface. In reality, he’s bait in a deadly intelligence game involving the world’s most powerful nations. As spies from Israel, Russia, China, and Saudi Arabia close in, the CIA waits to see who takes the shot. Fast-paced and full of political intrigue, The Broker is a masterclass in suspense and strategy.