Camino Ghosts
#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham takes you back to Camino Island where bookseller Bruce Cable and novelist Mercer Mann always manage to find trouble in paradise.
In this new thriller on Camino Island, popular bookseller Bruce Cable tells Mercer Mann an irresistible tale that might be her next novel. A giant resort developer is using its political muscle and deep pockets to claim ownership of a deserted island between Florida and Georgia. Only the last living inhabitant of the island, Lovely Jackson, stands in its way. What the developer doesn’t know is that the island has a remarkable history, and locals believe it is cursed…and the past is never the past…
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John Grisham
John Grisham’s name is synonymous with legal thrillers that not only captivate but also ignite deeper conversations about justice, morality, and the American legal system. With his storytelling prowess, he has transformed complex legal cases into gripping, page-turning narratives that millions of readers have come to trust and love.
Born in 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Grisham’s early life was rooted in the small-town South—a setting that would influence much of his later work. After earning his law degree from the University of Mississippi, Grisham practiced law for nearly a decade, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury. It was during these years that he discovered the dramatic possibilities of the legal world, experiences that would lay the foundation for his debut novel, A Time to Kill (1989). Though initially met with lukewarm reception, it ultimately gained the recognition it deserved, particularly after Grisham’s breakout success with The Firm (1991).
Camino
Most crime novels begin with a murder, a courtroom battle, or a desperate chase. The Camino series begins with books, and with the people whose lives revolve around them.
Set against the sunlit backdrop of a small Florida island, these novels blend literary intrigue, mystery, and suspense in a way that feels distinctly different from traditional legal thrillers. The island itself becomes as memorable as any character, a place where independent bookstores, aspiring writers, collectors, tourists, and longtime residents move through a community that appears relaxed on the surface but harbors secrets beneath its coastal charm.
Camino consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
