The French Illusion: A Novel

by Grisham, John · 2026

When newlyweds Paul and Chelsea Tanner set off for a romantic Paris honeymoon, their dream vacation turns into a nightmare. A seemingly innocent day trip to the French countryside ends in their sudden kidnapping, thrusting the couple into a web of intrigue that spans continents. As the FBI, CIA, and French intelligence scramble to untangle the mystery, a young lawyer is pulled into a high‑stakes CIA operation, becoming bait in a dangerous game of deception. Grisham weaves a fast‑paced, suspense‑filled thriller that follows the hunt for answers across borders, delivering the twist‑laden, page‑turning excitement fans have come to expect.