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John Grisham's first and most shocking legal thriller, adapted as a film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey.
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THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER FROM THE MASTER OF LEGAL THRILLERS
When Carl Lee Hailey guns down the violent racists who raped his ten-year-old daughter, the people of the small town of Clanton, Mississippi see it as justice done, and call for his acquittal.
But when extremists outside Clanton - including the KKK - hear that a black man has killed two white men, they invade the town, determined to destroy anything and anyone that opposes their sense of justice. A media circus descends on Clanton.
As tensions mount, Hailey hires the inexperienced Jake Brigance to defend him. It is the kind of case that could make a young lawyer's career.
But it is also the kind of case that could get a young lawyer killed. . .
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'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos' Irish Independent
'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction!' Jodi Picoult
'The best thriller writer alive' Ken Follett
'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing and fast-paced thrillers' Telegraph
'Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller' The Times
'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own. . .' Daily Record
'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they're pulsating' Mirror
'A giant of the thriller genre!' TimeOut
The original, epoch-defining Jake Brigance novel. Brigance returns in SYCAMORE ROW and A TIME FOR MERCY.
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THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER FROM THE MASTER OF LEGAL THRILLERS
When Carl Lee Hailey guns down the violent racists who raped his ten-year-old daughter, the people of the small town of Clanton, Mississippi see it as justice done, and call for his acquittal.
But when extremists outside Clanton - including the KKK - hear that a black man has killed two white men, they invade the town, determined to destroy anything and anyone that opposes their sense of justice. A media circus descends on Clanton.
As tensions mount, Hailey hires the inexperienced Jake Brigance to defend him. It is the kind of case that could make a young lawyer's career.
But it is also the kind of case that could get a young lawyer killed. . .
______________________________
'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos' Irish Independent
'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction!' Jodi Picoult
'The best thriller writer alive' Ken Follett
'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing and fast-paced thrillers' Telegraph
'Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller' The Times
'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own. . .' Daily Record
'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they're pulsating' Mirror
'A giant of the thriller genre!' TimeOut
The original, epoch-defining Jake Brigance novel. Brigance returns in SYCAMORE ROW and A TIME FOR MERCY.
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4.4
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nagarjun k
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November 23, 2021
absorbing, engaging n quite emotional towards the very end. racial inequality is one of the most polarizing subject of our times n this book dives into its very essence and makes us be reflective through the entire journey. fabulous read, you will feel enriched after it's completion 👌🏽👍🏽
Puneet Singh
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April 19, 2015
Long drawn .... Skipped some parts ... But for the most portions of courtroom drama.. It was a good read
Sue Arnold
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May 22, 2014
I have just finished this novel after an almost sleepless night. The characters are great with an exceptional story line that keeps the reader awake!
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About the author
John Grisham is the author of forty works of fiction and one of non-fiction. His works are translated into forty-two languages. He lives in Virginia.
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