Ford County: Stories

Ford County: Stories by John Grisham is a large print collection published by Diversified Publishing on November 3, 2009. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The book takes readers back to Ford County, Mississippi, the backdrop of Grisham’s first novel, A Time to Kill, offering a series of engaging short stories that explore various facets of life in this setting.
In this collection, readers will encounter a diverse array of characters and narratives, from a wheelchair-bound mother on a road trip to visit her son on death row, to a divorce lawyer contemplating a drastic escape. The stories delve into themes of legal struggles, personal redemption, and the complexities of human relationships, all infused with Grisham’s signature storytelling style. With elements of humor and poignancy, Ford County: Stories vividly brings to life the experiences of its characters, making it a notable addition to the genre of fiction and legal thrillers.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this “terrifically charming” (The Washington Post) collection of short stories, John Grisham takes us back to Ford County, Mississippi—the setting of his timeless first novel, A Time to Kill.
“Ford County is the best writing John Grisham has ever done.”—Pat Conroy
Wheelchair-bound Inez Graney and her two older sons embark on a bizarre road trip through the Mississippi Delta to visit Inez’s youngest son, Raymond—on death row. A hard-drinking, low-grossing divorce lawyer fed up with his wife, his life, and the law plans a drastic escape after an unexpected phone call. A quiet, unassuming data collector sets out to bring down a flashy casino owner with his skill at blackjack—as payback for taking up with his wife. A stalker hunts victims in a retirement home; a lawyer confronts a vengeful adversary from the past; and a young man from a prominent family is driven off by scandal and fear—but finds unexpected redemption on the wrong side of the tracks.
Featuring a cast of characters you’ll never forget, these stories bring Ford County to vivid and colorful life. Often hilarious, frequently moving, and always entertaining, this collection makes it abundantly clear why John Grisham is our most popular storyteller.
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