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A Time for Mercy

The addictive courtroom drama from the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author

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 Jake Brigance, the protagonist of John Grisham's classic legal thriller, A Time to Kill, is back. This time he's at the epicenter of a sensational murder trial that bitterly divides the citizens of Clanton, Mississippi.

John Grisham's A Time to Kill is one of the most popular novels of our time. It established Jake as a classic American hero-a lawyer who sought truth and justice at all costs, even when his life and reputation were on the line.

Brigance returned in 2013's Sycamore Row, in which he once again found himself embroiled in a deeply divisive trial.

Now, in A Time for Mercy, Jake is the court-appointed lawyer for Drew Gamble, a young man accused of murdering a local deputy. Many in Clanton want a swift trial and the death penalty, but Brigance sees it another way. Once he learns the details of the case, he realizes he has to do everything he can to save Drew....who is sixteen. His commitment to the truth puts Jake's career and the safety of his family at risk.

Filled with all the courtroom machinations, small town intrigues, and plot twists that have become hallmarks of the master of the legal thriller, A Time for Mercy emphatically confirms John Grisham's reputation as America's favourite storyteller.

There is a time to kill, a time for justice, and A TIME FOR MERCY.

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Critic reviews

a master of plotting and pacing . . . suspenseful
A new Grisham legal thriller is always an event, but this one is exceptional as the author is returning to Jake Brigance, the hero of his very first book, A Time To Kill . . . There is a lot of Grisham in Brigance - they were both street lawyers on the side of the people, not big corporations. It gives the book an emotional core that burns with a white heat
Grisham, as always, delivers legal suspense in spades
Grisham has the knack of lighting a slow-burning fuse that has readers gasping for the coming big bang of courthouse fireworks
classic Grisham
All stars
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Really enjoyed this book and the continuing story line from A Time to Kill and Sycamore Row. Left me wanting the next one, which is always good. Well narrated by Michael Beck, especially considering the number of quick switches between characters (although he may need a visit to Scotland sometime and stop watching Mrs Doubtfire ;-)) A tough job to get characters to sound as you would want them to, if you read the book, but he made the book flow well, and gave it depth through the character portrayals.

Great sequel, leaving me wanting more

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Another excellent Grisham read. My first audio book and I enjoyed every minute. I particularly enjoyed the voices of the characters.

My favourite author

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Gripping storyline although maybe too many characters to keep up with. Main characters well described and believable. Narrator struggled with the Scottish accent, but generally did a good job. Enjoyable listen and will try more of Grishams.

First time John Grisham reader

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Another masterful book from Mr Grisham. Such wonderful interpretation of tragedy and legal battle.

Another winner

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Every word makes the story so real and believable. The narration just enhanced the book

Jonhn Grisham is a master of detail

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