In this searing courtroom drama, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence … as he delivers a compelling tale of uncertain justice in a small southern town.
Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young man. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime … until her black father acquires an assault rifle and takes justice into his own outraged hands.
For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life … and then his own.
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"I really loved this book when I read it back in the 90's. I remember thinking that it would make an awesome movie, but it would be too controversial. I guess I was wrong. " — Teri (5 out of 5 stars)
"I really loved this book when I read it back in the 90's. I remember thinking that it would make an awesome movie, but it would be too controversial. I guess I was wrong. "
“Grisham enraptures us.”
Grisham's pleasure in relating the Byzantine complexities of Clanton (Mississippi) politics is contagious and he tells a good story...An enjoyable book.
Grisham excels!
“Grisham excels!”
“Grisham is an absolute master.”
“[An] addictive tale.”
“Grisham’s pleasure in relating the Byzantine complexities of Clanton, Mississippi politics is contagious and he tells a good story…An enjoyable book.”
" I expected much more from such an renowned author. I like his books but not this one, lacks that thrill. "
" The only Grisham book I liked. "
" OK. Not his best. The movie was much, much better. "
" I liked this, seemed pirate like to me:) "
" The very best of Grisham. Have read it more than once. "
" Distrubing beginning. Fabulous read. "
" This is such a great story, but I might actually have to say I liked the movie better. It was so well cast and expertly told the main themes of the story very concisely. "
" I have read everyone of grisham's books and this is still the best one. "
" Probley IMO His Best Book! "
" Great read as usual. Always one of my favorite authors. "
" It was a really good book and far better than the movie. "
John Grisham is the author of more than thirty-five novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. Thirty-three of his crime thrillers have made the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list
Michael Beck is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He is best known for his role in the 1979 film The Warriors. He has narrated numerous novels by John Grisham, as well as Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz and My Life by Bill Clinton. He lives in California.
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