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…

A Time to Kill by John Grisham is a gripping legal thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the deep south, the story follows a young lawyer named Jake Brigance as he defends a black man who has taken the law into his own hands after his daughter is brutally raped. With tensions running high and the community divided, Jake must navigate a complex web of legal and moral issues to ensure that justice is served. Originally published in 1992, this paperback edition is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone looking for a thought-provoking and engaging read.