A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill by John Grisham, published by JG Publishing in November 1993, is a legal thriller that delves into the complexities of racial violence in a small Mississippi town. This reprint edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the harrowing story of a ten-year-old black girl whose life is irrevocably altered by a brutal crime, leading her father to take justice into his own hands, which ignites a fierce community response.
Readers will find a gripping courtroom drama as defense attorney Jake Brigance navigates the tumultuous aftermath of the crime, facing both legal and personal threats. The book explores themes of justice and morality against a backdrop of societal tension, with the town of Clanton becoming a focal point for national attention. This edition offers an in-depth look at the challenges faced by those involved in the case, making it a significant work within the genres of fiction, thrillers, and suspense.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham’s first novel is a searing courtroom drama that probes the savage depths of racial violence and introduced the world to fearless lawyer Jake Brigance.
“John Grisham may well be the best American storyteller writing today.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
The life of a ten-year-old black girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless white men. The mostly white town of Clanton in Ford County, Mississippi, reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime—until the girl’s father acquires an assault rifle and takes justice into his own hands.
For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client’s life—and then his own.
Look for all of John Grisham’s gripping Jake Brigance novels:
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