A dream honeymoon becomes a terrifying international mystery in The French Illusion, the gripping new thriller from bestselling author John Grisham.

Newlyweds Paul and Chelsea Tanner are celebrating their marriage in Paris when a day trip to the French countryside takes a shocking turn. The couple is kidnapped, setting off a desperate investigation that reaches far beyond France.

As investigators uncover connections to similar crimes, the FBI, CIA and French intelligence agencies become entangled in a dangerous international operation. A young lawyer is drawn into the mystery, becoming bait in a high-stakes effort to uncover the truth.

Filled with suspense, unexpected twists and international intrigue, The French Illusion is a compelling read for fans of John Grisham, espionage fiction and fast-paced thrillers.

Book Details:

• Author: John Grisham

• Format: Hardcover

• Publisher: Doubleday / Penguin Random House

• Publication Date: September 29, 2026

• Pages: 352

• Genre: Fiction, Suspense, Espionage Thriller

• Language: English