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 In 1970, one of Mississippi's more colorful weekly newspapers, The Ford County Times, went bankrupt. To the surprise and dismay of many, ownership was assumed by a 23 year-old college dropout, named Willie Traynor. The future of the paper looked grim until a young mother was brutally raped and murdered by a member of the notorious Padgitt family. Willie Traynor reported all the gruesome details, and his newspaper began to prosper.

The murderer, Danny Padgitt, was tried before a packed courthouse in Clanton, Mississippi. The trial came to a startling and dramatic end when the defendant threatened revenge against the jurors if they convicted him. Nevertheless, they found him guilty, and he was sentenced to life in prison.

But in Mississippi in 1970, "life" didn't necessarily mean "life," and nine years later Danny Padgitt managed to get himself paroled. He returned to Ford County, and the retribution began.

(P)2004 Random House, LLC©2004 Belfry Holdings, Inc Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Grisham does either write superb stories that really draw one in, or stories that are totally boring. Thankfully this was one of the former sort.
I really enjoyed the story, it also helps to like the characters, which I did. This was an interesting tale that showed the intolerance towards Black people at the time when segregation was being overturned, albeit with plenty of animosity, but there was so much more to it than that. An interesting story of a young man making something of himself when he takes over the small town newspaper, and the friendship that he forged with a lovely Black lady. This has left me thinking long after I have finished the book.

I was taken in by the twist at the end.

Very enjoyable

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John Grisham - the lat juror is compelling, enthralling & compulsive listening. Brought to life by Michael Beck a wonderful performer.

Masterful

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A few years ago, I randomly picked up the book from my local GP. I read it and loved it. Now listening to it, it's reminded me how great the book is.
Well Read!
Great Performance!
Highly recommend !

Amazing!

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As always with John Grisham - a good read. Not quite among the best - confused by the title: was Miss Cally actually the last jurer?

Good read

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Brilliantly told , captivating story. The storyteller manages to portray the long list of participants superbly differentiating between each, a tall order in such a long tail. I loved it. I am so glad I still have more of these Clanton books to read.

The long way home

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