A TIME TO KILL
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A TIME TO KILL
Author: John
Grisham
Age Group: 13 - Adult
NICKTEL Rating: Excellent
Description: 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...