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Jake Brigance, a small-town lawyer finds his life unexpectedly changed when he agrees to represent a father accused of murdering his young daughter's rapists
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With a chillingly calm, even delivery, Michael Beck, a regular Grisham reader (The Rainmaker, The Runaway Jury), turns the narrative of this disturbing tale of racism, ignorance, and brutality into an almost visceral experience. "Cobb strung a length of quarter inch ski rope over a limb ... he grabbed her and put the noose around her head." The story is frighteningly believable and expertly crafted around a horrible crime and the tragic consequences that follow. At times, Beck's character voices can be distracting, but his efforts are generally applied to good effect, adding another level of tension to this already suspenseful look at a small Mississippi town's struggle for justice. (Running time: 17 hours, 12 cassettes) --George Laney
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In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence... as he delivers a compelling tale of uncertain justice in a small southern town...
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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- PublisherFleming H Revell Co
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0922066035
- ISBN 13 9780922066032
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages425
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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
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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
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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
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