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The Chamber

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By John Grisham

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Mass Market Paperback $9.99

Jan 31, 2012 | 688 Pages

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Dec 27, 2005 | 640 Pages

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May 01, 1994 | 496 Pages

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    About The Chamber

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

    In Chicago’s top law firm, a young lawyer stands on the brink of a brilliant career. Now twenty-six-year-old Adam Hall is risking it all for a death-row killer and an impossible case: Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman and unrepentant racist facing the death penalty for a fatal bombing in 1967. Cayhall has run out of chances—except for one: a determined lawyer who just happens to be his grandson.

    While the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while the protesters gather, and while the TV cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes to save his client. For between the two men is a chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets—including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall’s life . . . or cost Adam his.

    About The Chamber

    In the corridors of Chicago’s top law firm:

    Twenty -six-year-old Adam Hall stands on the brink of a brilliant legal career. Now he is risking it all for a death-row killer and an impossible case.

    Maximum Security Unit, Mississippi State Prison:

    Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman and unrepentant racist now facing the death penalty for a fatal bombing in 1967. He has run out of chances — except for one: the young, liberal Chicago lawyer who just happens to be his grandson.

    While the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while the protesters gather and the TV cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes to save his client. For between the two men is a chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets — including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall’s life… or cost Adam his.


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About The Chamber

    In the corridors of Chicago’s top law firm:

    Twenty -six-year-old Adam Hall stands on the brink of a brilliant legal career. Now he is risking it all for a death-row killer and an impossible case.

    Maximum Security Unit, Mississippi State Prison:

    Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman and unrepentant racist now facing the death penalty for a fatal bombing in 1967. He has run out of chances — except for one: the young, liberal Chicago lawyer who just happens to be his grandson.

    While the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while the protesters gather and the TV cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes to save his client. For between the two men is a chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets — including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall’s life… or cost Adam his.

    About The Chamber

    In the corridors of Chicago’s top law firm:

    Twenty-six-year-old Adam Hall stands on the brink  of a brilliant legal career. Now he is risking it  all for a death-row killer and an impossible case.  

    Maximum Security Unit, Mississippi State  Prison:

    Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman  and unrepentant racist now facing the death penalty  for a fatal bombing in 1967. He has run out of  chances — except for one: the young, liberal Chicago  lawyer who just happens to be his grandson. While  the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while  the protesters gather and the TV  cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes  to save his client. For between the two men is a  chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets –  including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall’s  life…or cost Adam his.

    “A dark and  thoughtful tale pulsing wit moral uncertainties…  Grisham is at his best.”  –People.

    “Compelling… Powerful…  The Chamber will make readers think  long and hard about the death penalty.” –  USA Today.

    “His best  yet.” — The Houston Post.  

    “Mesmerizing… with an authority and  originality… and with a grasp of literary  complexity that makes Scott Turow’s novels pale by  comparison — Grisham returns.” — San  Francisco Chronicle.

    BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from John Grisham’s The Litigators.

    About The Chamber

    In the corridors of Chicago’s top law firm:

    Twenty-six-year-old Adam Hall stands on the brink  of a brilliant legal career. Now he is risking it  all for a death-row killer and an impossible case.  

    Maximum Security Unit, Mississippi State  Prison:

    Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman  and unrepentant racist now facing the death penalty  for a fatal bombing in 1967. He has run out of  chances — except for one: the young, liberal Chicago  lawyer who just happens to be his grandson. While  the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while  the protesters gather and the TV  cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes  to save his client. For between the two men is a  chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets –  including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall’s  life…or cost Adam his.

    "A dark and  thoughtful tale pulsing wit moral uncertainties…  Grisham is at his best."  –People.

    "Compelling… Powerful…  The Chamber will make readers think  long and hard about the death penalty." –  USA Today.

    "His best  yet." — The Houston Post.  

    "Mesmerizing… with an authority and  originality… and with a grasp of literary  complexity that makes Scott Turow’s novels pale by  comparison — Grisham returns." — San  Francisco Chronicle.


    From the Paperback edition.

    About The Chamber

    In the corridors of Chicago’s top law firm:

    Twenty -six-year-old Adam Hall stands on the brink of a brilliant legal career. Now he is risking it all for a death-row killer and an impossible case.

    Maximum Security Unit, Mississippi State Prison:

    Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman and unrepentant racist now facing the death penalty for a fatal bombing in 1967. He has run out of chances — except for one: the young, liberal Chicago lawyer who just happens to be his grandson.

    While the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while the protesters gather and the TV cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes to save his client. For between the two men is a chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets — including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall’s life… or cost Adam his.


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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.

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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

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    About John Grisham

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    Product Details

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Mass Market Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Dell
    Jan 31, 2012 | 688 Pages | 4-3/16 x 7-1/2 | ISBN 9780440245940

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Paperback | $17.00
    Published by Delta
    Dec 27, 2005 | 640 Pages | 5-1/4 x 8 | ISBN 9780385339667

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Hardcover | $35.00
    Published by Doubleday
    May 01, 1994 | 496 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780385424721

    Category: Suspense & Thriller

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Dell
    Mar 16, 2010 | 688 Pages | ISBN 9780307575999

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $24.95
    Published by Random House Audio
    Jul 05, 2000 | 1080 Minutes | ISBN 9780553750928

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $14.98
    Published by Random House Audio
    Jul 05, 2000 | 360 Minutes | ISBN 9780553750911

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    “Totally hypnotic . . . scenes unfold and unfold and you can’t stop reading.”—The Washington Post

    “A dark and thoughtful tale pulsing with moral uncertainties . . . Grisham is at his best.”—People

    “The Chamber does grab hold and it doesn’t let go.”—The Boston Globe
     
    “Compelling . . . powerful.”—USA Today

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