A TIME FOR MERCY --John Grisham

A TIME FOR MERCY -- John Grisham Grisham returns to Clanton, Mississippi and Jake Brigance for a riveting mystery. This is not just a legal thriller, but a full featured character study of a town embroiled in racism and hate. Grisham tells a tale for our time although the setting is 1990. A 16 year old is charged with murder of a deputy and the town is eager to hang him – and his lawyer along with him! Jake is charged with defending the boy and encounters small town wrath with Southern vengeance. 5 of 5 stars