"The King of Torts" by John Grisham follows Clay Carter, a disillusioned public defender in Washington, D.C., who stumbles into the lucrative world of mass tort litigation. With guidance from the mysterious Max Pace, Clay wins a massive settlement involving a dangerous pharmaceutical drug and launches his own firm. Quickly, he amasses enormous wealth and fame, earning the title "King of Torts." Blinded by greed and ambition, he chases ever-bigger cases without proper research. When a major lawsuit collapses, his empire crumbles and he faces professional ruin and imprisonment. Ultimately, Clay finds redemption by returning to humble public service.
