Stand Your Ground A Novel
Stand Your Ground A Novel by Victoria Christopher Murray is a thought-provoking work published by Simon and Schuster on June 30, 2015. This 347-page novel delves into the complexities of faith and justice as it follows two mothers navigating the aftermath of a tragic event involving the death of an African-American teenage boy. The narrative raises critical questions about trust in the legal system and the moral dilemmas faced by those affected by violence.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the emotional turmoil experienced by Janice Johnson, whose son has been murdered, and Meredith Spencer, the wife of the accused shooter. The story examines themes of race, motherhood, and the quest for justice, as both women confront their beliefs and the societal pressures surrounding them. This edition presents a rich tapestry of legal and personal struggles, inviting reflection on the broader implications of vigilante justice and community response.
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From the #1 Essence bestselling and award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray comes Stand Your Ground, a novel about two mothers who must grapple with their faith and belief in justice in the midst of a highly charged murder trial involving the death of an African-American teenage boy.
A black teenage boy is dead. A white man shot him. Was he standing his ground or was it murder?
Janice Johnson is living every black mother’s nightmare. Her seventeen-year-old son was murdered and the shooter has not been arrested. Can the D.A. and the police be trusted to investigate and do the right thing? Should Janice take advantage of the public outcry and join her husband alongside the angry protestors who are out for revenge?
Meredith Spencer is married to the man accused of the killing and she sees her husband and the situation with far more clarity than anyone realizes. What she knows could blow the case wide open, but what will that mean for her life and that of her son? Will she have the courage to come forward in time so that justice can be done?
#1 national bestselling and award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray’s Stand Your Ground is a pulse-pounding meditation on race, motherhood, marriage, and vigilante justice that will have readers spellbound until its shocking end.
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