Ford County: Stories
Ford County: Stories by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on August 17, 2010. This collection of short stories transports readers back to Ford County, Mississippi, the backdrop of Grisham’s first novel, A Time to Kill. The narratives feature a diverse array of characters, including a wheelchair-bound mother on a road trip to visit her son on death row, a disillusioned divorce lawyer contemplating escape, and a data collector seeking revenge against a casino owner.
Readers will encounter a mix of humor and emotion as they delve into these tales, which explore themes of legal intrigue and personal redemption. The stories include a stalker in a retirement home, a lawyer facing a past adversary, and a young man grappling with scandal. With 336 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at Grisham’s storytelling prowess, showcasing his ability to weave complex narratives that resonate with a wide audience.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In his first collection of short stories John Grisham takes us back to Ford County, Mississippi, the setting of his first novel, A Time to Kill.
This riveting collection of short stories features an unforgettable cast of characters: 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 the theft of 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.
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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