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Pardon me for saying this, but Torgo's story doesn't make me shiver in fear. It makes me angry. First, because even in the early 90s there was internet, and other options besides a physical trip to NY. I know because I had a California agent from '91 to' 99, and never once went to them. Torgo's uncle Giles, being new, wouldn't have known this, but Garon could have made allowances. Especially if Giles had mentioned the reasons why travel was impractical at the time.
The fact that Garon didn't, to the point that the receptionist remembered the case, only points to some profound possible negatives in dealing with him. Grisham's agent or not, Garon does not come across as thoroughly professional and rational in this story.
Let me just say: Uncle Giles told me this story about a decade ago, and I may have misremembered the exact circs of the offer! Please don't judge the late Mr Garon based on this....