The Confession by John Grisham is a legal thriller that explores themes of justice, morality, and the flaws of the death penalty system. The story follows Travis Boyette, a convicted criminal who, after being diagnosed with a terminal illness, confesses to a murder for which another man, Donté Drumm, has been wrongly convicted and is set to be executed.
As time runs out, Boyette struggles with his past decisions while a desperate legal battle unfolds to save Donté from wrongful execution. The novel delves into the complexities of the legal system, the consequences of false convictions, and the moral dilemmas faced by those involved.