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A Time to Kill

Jake Brigance, Book 1

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A Time to Kill

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Michael Beck
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The multi-million copy best-selling thriller that introduced Jake Brigance to Clanton and inspired a sequel, Sycamore Row.

When Carl Lee Hailey guns down the hoodlums who have raped his 10-year-old daughter, the people of Clanton see it as a crime of blood and call for his acquittal. But when extremists outside Clanton hear that a black man has killed two white men, they invade the town, determined to destroy anything and anyone that opposes their sense of justice. Jake Brigance has been hired to defend Hailey. It's the kind of case that can make or break a young lawyer. But in the maelstrom of Clanton, it is also the kind of case that could get a young lawyer killed.

©1992 John Grisham (P)1992 Random House, LLC Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Law Exciting

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"Grisham is an absolute master!" ( The Washington Post)
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Very well read, characters were so believable, and have a great insight into the American South

Superb!

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Great book, lots of characters that get a bit confusing at time, but doesn't take away from the storyline. Great narration and the interpretation of Ickabod is laugh out Lound funny at times. loved it and would recommended.

Great listen.

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absolutely loved this narrator.great story. off to buy number 2. fingers crossed its as good

gripping

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It is extremely well written and narrated. Funny, witty, and Will become a future classic

Outstanding

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A Time to Kill - good courtroom drama
Enjoyable if not a touch predictable, nice to revisit the characters of the previous book Sycamore Row
Good narration

A Time to Kill - good courtroom drama

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Carl Lee Hailey is the black father who deals with the white boys who raped his 10 year old daughter!

In spite of his lack of money & his colour, Jake Brigance is hired to defend him.

With the interference of the KKK, you wonder who will survive the trial & though I knew the story, what the verdict will be?

I strongly recommend this book!

Excellent reader!

Guilty OR Not Guilty!

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Fabulous read. nail bitingly gripping
would recommend the book and definitely recommend the author... Crackinglygood

great read

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I’d seen the film and loved it so the book had a lot to live up to and it did. My journey with this author has been a bit hit or miss and this is a hit. It’s obvious that he really knows his stuff and the court scenes were excellent.

Enjoyed this book

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This story is really emotional - I’ve read it several times and hearing it read aloud makes it hit even harder somehow. I must say some good words about Michael Beck for his brilliant performance here - excellent character definition and storytelling.

Incredible Story

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Rollercoaster of a book, excellent narration as well, really enjoyed it. First Grisham book won’t be the last .

Excellent

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