It's a thriller. A law student discovers a link between the assassinations of two Supreme Court justices. She writes a brief about it, which sets off a dangerous chain of events as powerful forces try to cover up the truth.
Well, the story in 'the pelican brief novel' is set in a world of high - stakes politics and legal intrigue. A female law student pieces together a theory about the murders of Supreme Court justices. As she digs deeper, she realizes she's in over her head, with powerful and dangerous people wanting to stop her from revealing what she knows. It's a fast - paced story full of twists and turns that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.