Hurt and angered, they set out for revenge.
The Rooster Bar is a D.C. hangout for our three down-and-out law students, Grisham explains to EW.
Two of them are ace bartenders and swap work for rent.

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Grisham often chooses an issue to champion in his novels, and student debt is particularly topical right now.
The issue is very timely, especially when used in the context of for-profit colleges, he says.
Student debt is at a crisis point.
I enjoyed meeting the people and saying thanks for their support all these years, he says.
Also, I love bookstores, and its always interesting to visit new ones.
I met some of my favorite writers, and it was a treat to talk about their work.
Below, EW can exclusively revealThe Rooster Bars cover.
The book isavailable for pre-order now.