The author entitled the book The Guardians, which is a nod to the fictional organization Guardian Ministries. Why do you think Grisham chose this as the name of the organization? What are Post and his colleagues guardians of?

Cullen Post’s character has a unique background, being both a lawyer and an Episcopal priest. Why might the author have chosen to add the religious slant? Explore references to Post’s religion in the text.

Duke Russell’s case is a subplot, secondary to Quincy Miller’s case. What’s the benefit of this B plot? What does it add to the narrative?