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Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young man. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault rifle -- and takes justice into his own outraged hands.
For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life... and then his own...
"Grisham's pleasure in relating the Byzantine complexities of Clanton (Mississippi) politics is contagious and he tells a good story...An enjoyable book." -- Library Journal.
"Grisham excels!" -- Dallas Times Herald.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 415 pages. 8vo. The very scarce Wynwood Press first edition, first printing signed and inscribed by the author to an individual on the half title page. Dust jacket is protected in a mylar sleeve, not price clipped, ($18.95). Dust jacket is in bright, fine condition with just a very minor touch of wear at two corners and a small (1/2" by 1 1/2") crease on the rear flap. The book is in perfect condition, square, tight, crisp and clean, no names or marks other than the inscription. The author's debut novel which was made into a film. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 003100
Book Description Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket. 2 closed tears on bottom of rear panel taped closed on inner face of dust jacket. ; Signed by John Grisham on 2nd FEP. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 178278
Book Description Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Faint shelf wear on front/rear panels. Printed stamp on title page. ; Personalized by John Grisham, dedicated to his literary agent Jay Garon on half title page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 183425