Description

In the sweltering Mississippi heat of 1990, young Drew Gamble finds himself accused of a heinous crime: the murder of his mother's abusive boyfriend. With the weight of the death penalty looming, Jake Brigance is called upon to defend the sixteen-year-old, facing immense pressure from a community eager for swift justice. As Brigance delves into the case, he uncovers a tangled web of desperation and violence, forcing him to confront the moral complexities of the law and the true meaning of mercy. This gripping legal thriller explores themes of justice, innocence, and the fight for redemption against overwhelming odds.

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Random House Audio

Published Oct 13, 2020

ISBN: 9780593168547

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First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Time for Mercy by John Grisham.

Violence
Death/Grief