A Time for Mercy - John Grisham

A Time for Mercy

By John Grisham

  • Release Date: 2020-10-13
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
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Description

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jake Brigance is back! The hero of A Time to Kill, one of the most popular novels of our time, returns in a “riveting” (The New York Times) courtroom drama from “the best thriller writer alive” (Ken Follett).

There is a time to kill and a time for justice. Now comes A Time for Mercy.

Clanton, Mississippi. 1990. Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a deeply divisive trial when the court appoints him attorney for Drew Gamble, a timid sixteen-year-old boy accused of murdering a local deputy. Many in Clanton want a swift trial and the death penalty, but Brigance digs in and discovers that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Jake’s fierce commitment to saving Drew from the gas chamber puts his career, his financial security, and the safety of his family on the line.

Bursting with all the courthouse scheming, small-town intrigue, and stunning plot twists that have become the hallmarks of the master of the legal thriller, A Time for Mercy is a richly rewarding novel that is both timely and timeless, full of wit, drama, and—most of all—heart.

Look for all of John Grisham’s gripping Jake Brigance novels:
A Time to Kill
Sycamore Row
A Time for Mercy

Reviews

  • Just a really great book

    5
    By Dan Vermilion
    Loved it.

  • A Time for Mercy

    5
    By Kathygm
    John Grisham, as usual, provides another outstanding book!

  • Great read

    4
    By Dan Daily
    Like this one a lot. Had to get into it but once I did it was great.

  • Expected More from John

    3
    By Gobimon
    The story was development was very slow and sometimes burdensome read. I do appreciate the charter development but little payoff for the reader. Still a fan.

  • The ending…..ummmm?!?!?

    3
    By Madmich17
    I loved this book and then it just ENDED!!!! Seriously John?? WTH!! I’m bummed! Of course I’ll read more but it was a major let down for sure! That’s the reason it’s 3 ⭐️ instead of 5!

  • Great legal intricacies! Love it!

    5
    By jfj38
    Never a question about the story details with the great writing skills of Grisham

  • Not worth the time

    2
    By Joeprewitt
    Too much idle detail that did not advance the story or illuminate the characters. There was also no resolution to any of the storylines. Very disappointed.

  • A Time for Mercy

    5
    By Prissynan
    A sad story about abuse and rape of a 14-year old girl plus the trial of her 16 yr old brother for murder of the horrible monster (policeman) who I would have found deserving of death.

  • A Time for Mercy

    5
    By like his books
    Another book impossible to put down. A typical John Grisham book absolutely. Can’t wait to start the next one. I have read every one of his books. If you like reading his are the ones to read.

  • good read

    5
    By amysnookey
    good read

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