A Time for Mercy
The addictive courtroom drama from the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author
(Author) John Grisham'A master of plotting and pacing' New York Times A community seeking justice. A lawyer fighting for truth. Jake Brigance, lawyer hero of A Time to Kill and Sycamore Row, is back, in his toughest case ever. Drew Gamble is a teenage cop killer. He's now the most hated person in Clanton, Mississippi. He's adamant he shot the officer in self-defence. The town believes it was murder. Everyone expects him to be sentenced to death. It falls to Clanton's most famous lawyer, Jake Brigance, to defend Drew against impossible odds. And anything can happen when Jake Brigance is on the defence. Starring the same hero and setting that featured in John Grisham's multi-million-selling bestsellers A Time to Kill (adapted as a film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey) and Sycamore Row, A Time for Mercy is an unforgettable thriller you won't be able to put down. Reviews for A TIME FOR MERCY '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' Daily Mail 'Suspenseful' New York Times 'When Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they're pulsating' Mirror 'A superb, instinctive storyteller' The Times 'Storytelling genius ... he is in a league of his own' Daily Record 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER
John Grisham
John Grisham is a renowned American author known for his legal thrillers that have captivated readers around the world. His most notable works include "The Firm," "A Time to Kill," and "The Pelican Brief." Grisham's writing style is characterized by his meticulous research, gripping plots, and well-developed characters.
Grisham's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the legal thriller genre, setting a high standard for storytelling and suspense. His ability to weave complex legal issues into compelling narratives has earned him a dedicated following of readers.
One of Grisham's most famous works is "The Firm," which tells the story of a young lawyer who discovers that his prestigious law firm is involved in illegal activities. The novel was a commercial success and solidified Grisham's reputation as a master of the legal thriller genre.
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