The Appeal was first released in January 2008 and came out in paperback in November 2008.The American author of this book was born on February 8, 1955 and is best known for his popular legal thrillers. Whom are we talking about?

John Grisham, born February 8, 1955, is the author of "The Appeal" (2008) and numerous other bestselling legal thrillers including "A Time to Kill," "The Firm," and "The Pelican Brief." A former attorney and politician, Grisham is one of the world's most successful novelists, with over 300 million copies sold worldwide. His books typically explore legal and ethical issues within the American justice system.