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A Time to Kill

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Mass Market Paperback $9.99

Jun 23, 2009 | 672 Pages

Paperback $16.00

Mar 15, 2004 | 544 Pages

Paperback $24.99

Sep 24, 2013 | 784 Pages

Hardcover $32.50

Nov 01, 1993 | 496 Pages

Ebook $7.99

Mar 16, 2010 | 672 Pages

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Sep 24, 2013 | 1020 Minutes

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Jul 04, 2000 | 1007 Minutes

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    About A Time to Kill

    Don’t miss a sneak peek of Sycamore Row, John Grisham’s new novel inspired by A Time to Kill, in the back of the book.

    The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town of Clanton in Ford County, Mississippi, reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault rifle and takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client’s life–and then his own.

    About A Time to Kill

    Before The Firm and The Pelican Brief made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of  retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence as he delivers  a compelling tale of uncertain justice in the small southern town of Clanton, Mississippi.  

    The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault  rifle–and takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client’s life…and then his own…

    About A Time to Kill

    Before The Firm and The Pelican Brief made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of  retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence as he delivers  a compelling tale of uncertain justice in the small southern town of Clanton, Mississippi.  

    The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault  rifle–and takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client’s life…and then his own…

    About A Time to Kill

    Before The Firm and The Pelican Brief made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of  retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence as he delivers  a compelling tale of uncertain justice in the small southern town of Clanton, Mississippi.  

    The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault  rifle–and takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client’s life…and then his own…

    About A Time to Kill

    Don’t miss a sneak peek of Sycamore Row, John Grisham’s new novel inspired by A Time to Kill, in the back of the book.

    The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town of Clanton in Ford County, Mississippi, reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault rifle and takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client’s life–and then his own.

    About A Time to Kill

    Before The Firm and The Pelican Brief made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of  retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence as he delivers  a compelling tale of uncertain justice in the small southern town of Clanton, Mississippi.  

    The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault  rifle–and takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client’s life…and then his own…

    About A Time to Kill

    In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling  author John Grisham probes the savage depths of  racial violence… as he delivers a compelling tale  of uncertain justice in a small southern  town…

    Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a  ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and  remorseless young man. The mostly white town reacts  with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until  her black father acquires an assault rifle — and  takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of  sniper fire spread through the streets of  Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense  attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his  client’s life… and then his own…


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    About A Time to Kill

    In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling  author John Grisham probes the savage depths of  racial violence… as he delivers a compelling tale  of uncertain justice in a small southern  town…

    Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a  ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and  remorseless young man. The mostly white town reacts  with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until  her black father acquires an assault rifle — and  takes justice into his own outraged hands.

    For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of  sniper fire spread through the streets of  Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense  attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his  client’s life… and then his own…


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    About John Grisham

    John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.

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    John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.

    About John Grisham

    John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.

    About John Grisham

    John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.

    About John Grisham

    John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.

    Product Details

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Mass Market Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Dell
    Jun 23, 2009 | 672 Pages | 4-3/16 x 7-1/2 | ISBN 9780440245919

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by Dell
    Mar 15, 2004 | 544 Pages | 5-1/4 x 8 | ISBN 9780385338608

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Paperback | $24.99
    Published by Random House Large Print
    Sep 24, 2013 | 784 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780804121156

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Hardcover | $32.50
    Published by Doubleday
    Nov 01, 1993 | 496 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780385470810

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Dell
    Mar 16, 2010 | 672 Pages | ISBN 9780307576132

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Audiobooks

    CD | $24.99
    Published by Random House Audio
    Sep 24, 2013 | 1020 Minutes | ISBN 9780804164030

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $24.95
    Published by Random House Audio
    Jul 04, 2000 | 1007 Minutes | ISBN 9780553754506

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $9.99
    Published by Random House Audio
    Jul 04, 2000 | 180 Minutes | ISBN 9780553753301

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    Praise

    “Grisham’s pleasure in relating the Byzantine complexities of Clanton (Mississippi) politics is contagious and he tells a good  story…An enjoyable book.”—Library Journal

    “Grisham excels!”—Dallas Times Herald

    “Grisham is an absolute master.”—Washington Post

    “Grisham enraptures us.”—Houston Chronicle

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