A Time for Mercy
A Time for Mercy by John Grisham is a large print edition published by National Geographic Books on October 13, 2020, featuring 736 pages in English. This legal thriller brings back Jake Brigance, the protagonist from Grisham’s earlier work, A Time to Kill. Set in Clanton, Mississippi, in 1990, the story revolves around Brigance as he defends Drew Gamble, a sixteen-year-old accused of murdering a local deputy. As the trial unfolds, Brigance confronts community pressure for a swift verdict and the death penalty, while uncovering deeper truths about the case.
Readers will find a richly layered narrative that explores themes of justice and morality within a small-town setting. The novel delves into courtroom dynamics, local intrigue, and the personal stakes involved in Brigance’s fight for his client. With its focus on legal challenges and the complexities of human relationships, A Time for Mercy offers a compelling continuation of Grisham’s exploration of the legal system and its impact on individuals. This edition is designed for those who appreciate larger text, making it accessible to a wider audience.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jake Brigance is back! The hero of A Time to Kill, one of the most popular novels of our time, returns in a courtroom drama that The New York Times says is “riveting” and “suspenseful.”
Clanton, Mississippi. 1990. Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a deeply divisive trial when the court appoints him attorney for Drew Gamble, a timid sixteen-year-old boy accused of murdering a local deputy. Many in Clanton want a swift trial and the death penalty, but Brigance digs in and discovers that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Jake’s fierce commitment to saving Drew from the gas chamber puts his career, his financial security, and the safety of his family on the line.
In what may be the most personal and accomplished legal thriller of John Grisham’s storied career, we deepen our acquaintance with the iconic Southern town of Clanton and the vivid cast of characters that so many readers know and cherish. The result is a richly rewarding novel that is both timely and timeless, full of wit, drama, and—most of all—heart.
Bursting with all the courthouse scheming, small-town intrigue, and stunning plot twists that have become the hallmarks of the master of the legal thriller, A Time for Mercy is John Grisham’s most powerful courtroom drama yet.
There is a time to kill and a time for justice. Now comes A Time for Mercy.
Don’t miss any of John Grisham’s gripping books featuring Jake Brigance:
A TIME TO KILL • SYCAMORE ROW • A TIME FOR MERCY • SPARRING PARTNERS
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